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Originally Posted by David Prahl
-Intel P4 2.6Ghz / 512k Cache / 800Mhz FSB / HyperThreading
Could get a 2.4 and save some money, and could just stay at the 533 FSB, but... :lol:
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My suggestion is to get the P4 2.4 BPH (800mhz, H/T) and add extra 512 of PC3200 RAM. On
most memory intensive applications, this combination will be significantly faster than a 2.8 with 512 of RAM.
And stay away from the FSB 533mhz systems (mobos, processors) ....
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-DFI - 648FX-ALE - Socket 478 ATX Motherboard / AGP 8X, USB 2.0 / Hyper-Threading
Again, I just like the idea of a 800 MHz FSB. Has anyone had experience with DFI?
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Why not take a look at the
ABIT IC7 (faster, intel 875, USB 2, firewire, SATA, 6 channel audio, IrDA, etc. etc. etc.? if you have spare money, go for the IC7 max3.
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-Premium 512MB PC3200 DDR 400MHz Memory
I might add more later, but I think 512 should be a good place to start. Do I need PC3200?
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If you have a DDR400-capable motherboard and a 800 FSB processor, you should go with PC3200. The 800mhz FSB will love the 2x400mhz DDRs. :wink:
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-I'll add a cheap GPU and nice case, too.
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Perhaps an NVIDIA FX5600 Ultra flipchip version (
chaintech A-FX71,
PNY verto, etc.)? quite outdated, but I think it has the best price/performance right now. If you choose this chipset, make sure to buy the flipchip ultra (400 mhz engine core, 800 mhz memory) instead of the 'regular' ultra (375 mhz engine core, 700 mhz memory)
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So parts will be about $580. XP Pro will add about $150
What do you think? Is this overkill? Should I spend more in certain areas and less in others?
Thanks for your suggestions!
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Yer welcome. :wink: