New system

[Phoenixoverlord]

Hi all,

I intend to buy a new system with the following specs:
Abit KT7A Raid
TB 1 GHz socket A
2 x 256 Mb Ram - 133 mhz
ibm gxp75 - 45 gb
Hercules 3d prophet II - GTS 64 mb
iiyama A902MT (19")
pioneer dvd slot in (16x)
sounblaster live player 5.1
CL Desktop Theater 5.1 DTT2200

What do you think? Should I change anything? I don't want the geforce ultra, because it costs too much for the boost in performance.

Phoenix

[Ghost_Hacker]

Nice system http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/smile.gif

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[spaceAlien]

Greets --

I assume didn't want to bother us with the little details like case, cpu cooler, etc http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/cool.gif

Why Raid? -- there have been a couple of threads lately on these forums discussing Raid. From my recollection, most people have no need for it.

Grins --

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[Phoenixoverlord]

I was thinking of a Thermaltake Superchrome orb. Any good?
I can otherwise get a Globalwin Fop32 Socket A or a Globalwin Fop38 7000Rpm Socket A .

The case wil be a 'normal' Aopen Maxi Tower Design HQ08 Low Noise ATX.
You're right about the RAID. I'm considering to take the regulare KT7A...

Phoenix

[spaceAlien]

I'm pretty clueless when it comes to which cooler is better, just wanted to make sure you weren't overlooking anything -- like a second ide cable or that little cable that goes from the CD to the sound card -- cause I've made that mistake. Luckily, I had an old 486 that I could scavange, but my second ide cable is only 40 connector, instead of 80 connector, and I don't think that will do ata 100 -- only a 24x4x4 cdr on the channel right now, but if I ever upgrade to an ata100 device, I will need a different ribbon cable.

Cheers --

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[fraelorn]

Why ABIT? There are much better boards out there.. I am running a Tyan Tiger 180 (I think that's the correct model) dual processor motherboard. Now, I know most people are not looking for a dual proc. mb, but they do manufacture other boards which are single. I know 2 other people with this same board, never had a problem with it.. and besides, Dual 800's are just nice http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/wink.gif

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[Paleo Pete]

Dual CPU's are great if you're running NT or win 2000, but win 98 doesn't really take advantage of the dual CPU setup, so it's really a waste of money. And don't even think about running ME...

Abit boards have a good reputation, nothing wrong with using the Abit...I like Tyans too, they do make very good boards.



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[fraelorn]

I just dislike the fact the ABIT has integrated controller cards.. Ickie. Anything integrated is well.. I let you fill in the blank. http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/wink.gif

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[Paleo Pete]

Abit also makes non-integrated boards, as most companies do, you just have to check before buying. They've been making boards since integrated was a rare occurrence, seen only in Packard Bells and Compaqs. I don't think I've seen any integrated Tyans, but I haven't looked at specs on many lately.

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[Phoenixoverlord]

Well I've just changed my system anyway. I'm going for an Asus A7V KT133A with a 1.2 gb 266 FSB athlon.
Does anyone know of a review of the MSI 815 geforce 2 gts pro 64. Is it a good card? How is it compared to the hercules pro?

Phoenix