You don't need a CD-R/W and DVD burner. DVD burners will burn CD's too. I don't know about dual-layer burners. I guess it's nice to have for future compatability, but dual-layer blanks are over $15/each! It's supposed to be about a year before the price comes down considerably. I would go with a 16X dual mode DVD+/-RW. You should also consider 1gb of RAM.
I need your expert advice
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Ntd
, Aug 27 2004 05:58 AM
#16
Posted 30 August 2004 - 07:32 AM
You don't need a CD-R/W and DVD burner. DVD burners will burn CD's too. I don't know about dual-layer burners. I guess it's nice to have for future compatability, but dual-layer blanks are over $15/each! It's supposed to be about a year before the price comes down considerably. I would go with a 16X dual mode DVD+/-RW. You should also consider 1gb of RAM.
#18
Posted 01 September 2004 - 02:28 AM
I would love 1 gig however i cant afford it. Here is my new list
-AMD Athlon 64 3000 $255
-120 GB Western digital SATA 8mb buffer $139
-512 3200 CL2 Corsair DDR $205
-ASUS K8V SE Delux $199
-ASUS RADEON X800 256mb $769
- Pioneer DVR-108 $168
-Case $200
Total - $1935
Wish i could do what i really want however i dont have enought Oh well this is still a killer system!!
What do you guys think?
Sorry Soxrok i am not buying anything online
-AMD Athlon 64 3000 $255
-120 GB Western digital SATA 8mb buffer $139
-512 3200 CL2 Corsair DDR $205
-ASUS K8V SE Delux $199
-ASUS RADEON X800 256mb $769
- Pioneer DVR-108 $168
-Case $200
Total - $1935
Wish i could do what i really want however i dont have enought Oh well this is still a killer system!!
What do you guys think?
Sorry Soxrok i am not buying anything online
Edited by Ntd, 01 September 2004 - 02:29 AM.
#19
Posted 01 September 2004 - 10:45 AM
Have you looked at 939 pin CPU's and motherboards? It would ensure a much better upgrade path, as future CPU's are being developed in this format (939 pin).
#20
Posted 02 September 2004 - 02:48 AM
Hey well actually i dont plan to upgrade this computer for a long time a very long time execpt for some more ram a soundcard and more HD space.
#21
Posted 06 September 2004 - 07:03 AM
Hey hey hey!! I did it!!! I made my first computer!!! Thanks for all your help and advice (soxrok and admin), I am so happy!! 100+ fps plus on cs: source and 100 fps on Counter-strike and condition zero!! Everything is working fine and i have never had so much free space 155 GB free well here are the specs if you didn't already know
ASUS k8v SE deluxe
AMD Athlon 64 3000
160 Western digital SATA
ASUS AX800 pro
Pioneer DVD +/- RW
512 Corsair RAM
I did have some troble with my SATA hard drive. When i was installing XP Pro i said there was no hard drive however i didn't relize that you need to install drivers for it.
Once again thanks for all your help!!!
ASUS k8v SE deluxe
AMD Athlon 64 3000
160 Western digital SATA
ASUS AX800 pro
Pioneer DVD +/- RW
512 Corsair RAM
I did have some troble with my SATA hard drive. When i was installing XP Pro i said there was no hard drive however i didn't relize that you need to install drivers for it.
Once again thanks for all your help!!!
#22
Posted 06 September 2004 - 09:46 AM
Congratulations! Looks like a great system. Enjoy!
#23
Posted 08 September 2004 - 03:48 AM
I dont know how to thank you guys!! Your help was amazing!!! Check this Pic out!! You helped me build the PC of my dreams!!!!!!!
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