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[YODA74]

what would be the difference between a Antec SX 1040B which is p4 ready and a Antec SX 1040 other than color one is Beige and the other Black http://www.kdcomputers.com/exec/categoryBrowse?m=23
http://www.kdcomputers.com/exec/productProfile?id=424

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[ranchdog]

Hmmmm.....

1040 is unavailable. Out of stock.

1040B is P4 ready. Meaning the PSU wiring harness has that extra connector needed for a P4 Mboard.

That's all I can see.

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[YODA74]

Guess basically it would be better to spend the extra for the P4 ready????
only 3 or 4 bucks diff.I want to go all athlon i guess athlon xp would p4 be beter or wait to by the 1040? Instead of 1040B ( gotta move while the wife is in a good mode, http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/biggrin.gif http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/wink.gif

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[Rick]

What Mother board are you installing?
The connector for the P4 and the connector for some of the other systems out there use a different connector.
The P4 uses a 4 pin 12Volt square connector
While others use the Auxiliary connector 6 pin connector . (Rectangle )
You may want to contact then and see if that 400watt has one or Both connectors

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[rond36]

The only diference is the color
Both are P4 ready but will support an Athlon board and CPU just no place for the extra P4 power connector and the extra cash is for the color
Both have the same PSU 400W pp412
Here is a link to the PSU (http://www.antec-inc.com/product/powers/pp412x.htm) that is in both cases. I was thinking of buying that case but ended up buying a cheaper one insted. I wish I had baught that one now and I don't care what color it is LOL
Hereis a link to a review (http://www.pcnineoneone.com/reviews/other/asx1040_1.html) of that case
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[This message has been edited by rond36 (edited 12-24-2001).]

[YODA74]

Really haven't thought out what MOBO yet, wifes in a buying moode, so I'll run with the case, I'm gonna custum paint it any way.Motherboard and processor will be next so Guess i'm gonna want one that has DDR mem? so help me pick out a nice system guys Knowing what that case is what would be the dream system? Right down to the OS. This computer will have to last at least 5 years.

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[Gallaeglagh]

The black one is essentially the same case case I got about 2 months ago and as far as cases go it's excellent

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[YODA74]

How does this board and processor sound with this case? Or should i go different board.
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Case:: Antec SX 1040B
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Asus A7V266-E VIA-KT266A Raid DDR (AMD)

DDR Memory Support
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Experience high-quality 6-channel 3D surround audio with the C-Media CMI8738 audio controller. This unique chip eliminates the cost of an additional soundcard and adds dynamic realism to your favorite MP3s or DVDs. Don't know if i like this though.

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3 DIMM slots support up to 3GB PC1600/PC2100 DDR SDRA
Ultra-DMA 33/66/100
AGP Pro slot with AGP4X support Six USB Ports, five PCI slots, one AMR shared slot, two serial ports, one parallel port
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3DNow!™ Professional Enhancement instructions
Package: SocketA (OEM only) <<<<<<<NOT Quite sure I understand this though.
Cache/prefetch controls
Streaming controls
DSP/comm extensions
3 Year Warranty


Wife said i could spend $$ but not over $2,500 for the whole thing, good start or what?? Or should i go with a Tyan Tiger S2460 Amd760 DDR board

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[This message has been edited by YODA74 (edited 12-26-2001).]

[KidGenius]

YODA, this pc is perfect for your needs and abilities, I think http://www.smartcomputing.com/editorial/article.asp?article=articles%2Fhardware%2F1999%2Fh 0212%2F55h12%2Easp&guid=vt60p4pi&searchtype=0&WordList=Gateway+Astro

[mjc]

If you're a user who is constantly tweaking, adjusting, and upgrading a system, you'll probably want to pass on this machine.


From my experience discussing what is right for someones abilities when you don't even investigate what they are is openning yourself to a world of hurt......if you feel the need for training wheels in your computing life then please feel free to use whatever computer you desire, but if you actually read the review and the the question you answered you would notice that the person you responded to is way beyond training wheels and is into "hot-rodding"......

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[KidGenius]

mjc-If the person is into hotrodding, why is he/she asking for help with buying a pc? It's a safe bet with your abilities considered, for you and YODA to stick with the all in one design of the Gateway Astro. Don't get in over your head.

[BigBlue66]

Wolfgang you idiot, is that you?

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[Gallaeglagh]

Damn that Gateway Astro is a dream machine! Man I'm salivating for a puppy like that. Wow and it cames with a 400Mhz Celeron!

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[KidGenius]

I agree, you don't even have to buy speakers, they are built right in to the system. It's a good bet for these folks.

[rond36]

I bet KidGenius wrote all his posts on one that is why he recommends it I guess if he is smart enough to use it every one is Because he isn't smart enough for any thing more complicated.

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[pentachris]

At the risk of sounding aloof, I'm going to ignore the (self-censored) and try to re-establish the original subject...

So, Yoda, custom paint, heh? You really are a geek! http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/biggrin.gif
Racing stripes? http://www.PCGuide.com/ubb/cool.gif

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[Bossa]

Have a gook at toms hardware guide. (http://www.tomshardware.com) They have a recent review of a rake of Athlon compatable mobo's. They say soltek sl-75DRV2 is best, a guy i know has one and says its good too. Im installing one in a friends machine next week so ill tell you what its like. that's assuming it ever arrives.

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[This message has been edited by Bossa (edited 01-04-2002).]