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  1. October 18th, 2004 10:27 AM #1
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    What do you think of this?

    Hi all

    Building a system for a friend, just wanted some reco's on these that I picked out. Not for anything special apart from some digital imaging, internet, etc etc.

    Case: Super Flower SF-464T2-S Rhythmic Silver Atx Case Top & Side
    Motherboard: MSI KM4M-V SKT A 8xAGP Onboard VGA/Sound/LAN ATA133 MATX CPU support Up to XP 3200+ (FSB333) Retail Box
    PSU: 350Watt (undecided)
    Floppy Drive: Mitsumi OEM 1.44MB Internal
    Processor: AMD Athlon 2800+ 333FSB 512KB L2 Cache, HS&F 3 Years Warranty
    Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 120GB 7200RPM 8MB Cache
    CD/DVD: Liteon 16x R/RW Dual Layer
    RAM: Crucial 512MB (2x256MB) RAM PC2700
    Keyboard: Wireless Microsoft Multimedia Keyboard
    Mouse: Kingcase PS/2 Optical Mouse

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  2. October 18th, 2004 10:36 AM #2
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    Not bad

    For PSU, I would go for a 400w
    just for added comfort, also make sure you dont get a dud make. Enermax or Antec are the best ones.
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  3. October 18th, 2004 10:43 AM #3
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    Yes, thinking of that as it goes. Just trying to decide which to go for! Probably go with Antec to be honest.

    As long as there are no obvious mismatches and such.

    With this case (Midi), a standard ATX will fit, right? The more I think about it the more I'm not sure!

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  4. October 18th, 2004 11:00 AM #4
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    You didn't mention the vid card. Sounds good though!
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  5. October 18th, 2004 11:05 AM #5
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    Originally posted by usil
    You didn't mention the vid card. Sounds good though!
    bleh ... onboard
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  6. October 18th, 2004 11:05 AM #6
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    Vid is onboard.

    Just outa curiosity, what the difference tween Sempron and Athlon, apart from the L2 Cache?
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    its just a new name ... as far as i can see

    they dont make atholons anymore ... or at least by name they dont ... if you check the bios on your mb (if you havent flashed it lately) it will show as an atholon
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  8. October 18th, 2004 11:12 AM #8
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    Have a read here about the Sempron.
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  9. October 18th, 2004 11:13 AM #9
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    Thanks Usil
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  10. October 18th, 2004 11:35 AM #10
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    If you haven't already, you should get a SATA HDD. They don't cost much more.

    Getting a video card would take a load off the RAM. You can get one for about $30-40. It's worth it.

    Why is your keyboard wireless, but the mouse isn't? You should probably get something by Microsoft or Logitech.
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  11. October 18th, 2004 11:59 AM #11
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    The keyboard and mouse arent all that important, but obviously wireless would be better. I'll have a look to see what keyboard and mouse wireless combo's they do.

    Vid card is now being debated as well, turns out this PC is going to be needed for playing DVD's on the telly. Any good reco's for vid cards with TV out?

    Sata... I dont think this mobo has got SATA connection? Or am I missing the point?

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  12. October 18th, 2004 12:51 PM #12
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    Ive changed my mind to SATA version of the above drive, only a few quid more. Plus I just realised this board has got SATA connectors.

    Just the vid card now!
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    CPU support Up to XP 3200+ (FSB333)
    The 3200+ runs at 400 MHz FSB. The cpu you have picked will work fine though. If you don't want to spend big bux on a PSU but want a good one, Thermaltake is a good choice.

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  14. October 18th, 2004 01:34 PM #14
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    Well apparently we have just hit a monetary limit so this may not even be going ahead now, or things may have to be changed...

    I'll post back either way.

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  15. October 18th, 2004 02:07 PM #15
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    Ok.

    Would a decent 300w PSU cut it? Its only got one Optical and one HDD...

    please say this is enough!!

    I know its not ideal, but as long as it sticks to its rails it should be ok, surely?

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