Adi Head
May 31st, 2003, 04:01 AM
after literally MONTHS of research i think i've finally nailed down the specs of what will soon be my new nle system. i started out knowing near zilch about computers and nle. but talking with people and searching the web, reading, i learned a lot. this forum has definately been one of my main sources of information and has helped me out big time. thanks to everyone.
i just have a few more questions. although, knowing me, i'll probably be posting one or two more by the time i place my order on sunday morning.
these are the specs:
INTEL PENTIUM IV 2.4 800MHz
INTEL 865PERLL ROCKLAKE + LAN + SB + IEEE 1394 (intel 865PE chipset) motherboard
MATROX G550 32MB
WD 40GB 7200 8MB buffer
WD 80GB 7200 8MB buffer (exclusively for video storage)
LITE ON 52x24x52 CDRW LTR-52246S (i'll wait for dvd burners prices to drop a bit)
i'll need a single stick of 512MB DDR.
questions regarding memory:
which brand to get (mushkin, kingston, GeIL, samsung...)?
do i need PC2700 333MHz or PC3200 400MHz?
undecided between two monitors:
the more expensive option - VIEWSONIC P95F+ 19"
the budget option - MAG 996PFb 19"
the difference in price is about $160 (USD). there is no place here in tel aviv where i can actually view these monitors. the only displays i've come across hooked up all the monitors on display by some cheap device which made them all flicker. so much for displays. so, i'm really in the dark as far as monitors. i can only judge by user's opinions and advertised specs.
case and power supply. i really have no idea. not looking for anything fancy. i'm not into overclocking and i don't see myself mettling around inside my box too much. a simple case with enough room to add devices in the future is really all i need. firewire in front would be nice. i'll spend say $70-$80. any suggestions?
since i'm going with intel and not amd, i'm not sure if i need more than one standard fan blowing out hot air in the rear. what do you think?
will 300W be enough for my set up?
thanks again for all your patience and advice.
adi
i just have a few more questions. although, knowing me, i'll probably be posting one or two more by the time i place my order on sunday morning.
these are the specs:
INTEL PENTIUM IV 2.4 800MHz
INTEL 865PERLL ROCKLAKE + LAN + SB + IEEE 1394 (intel 865PE chipset) motherboard
MATROX G550 32MB
WD 40GB 7200 8MB buffer
WD 80GB 7200 8MB buffer (exclusively for video storage)
LITE ON 52x24x52 CDRW LTR-52246S (i'll wait for dvd burners prices to drop a bit)
i'll need a single stick of 512MB DDR.
questions regarding memory:
which brand to get (mushkin, kingston, GeIL, samsung...)?
do i need PC2700 333MHz or PC3200 400MHz?
undecided between two monitors:
the more expensive option - VIEWSONIC P95F+ 19"
the budget option - MAG 996PFb 19"
the difference in price is about $160 (USD). there is no place here in tel aviv where i can actually view these monitors. the only displays i've come across hooked up all the monitors on display by some cheap device which made them all flicker. so much for displays. so, i'm really in the dark as far as monitors. i can only judge by user's opinions and advertised specs.
case and power supply. i really have no idea. not looking for anything fancy. i'm not into overclocking and i don't see myself mettling around inside my box too much. a simple case with enough room to add devices in the future is really all i need. firewire in front would be nice. i'll spend say $70-$80. any suggestions?
since i'm going with intel and not amd, i'm not sure if i need more than one standard fan blowing out hot air in the rear. what do you think?
will 300W be enough for my set up?
thanks again for all your patience and advice.
adi