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    Need Opinons On Computer Components For a New PC

    I'm torn between these two motherboards.

    ABIT IC7-MAX3 $187.99

    Asus P4C800-E $178.99

    A buddy of mine actually has the Asus, but the ABIT looks nice too.

    I'm concerned about onboard audio, as I don't want to shell out the money for a Sound Blaster right now, and I'm told that onboard audio on MOBOs such as these has improved a TON recently.

    This is the processor I'm looking at. Pentium 4, 3.0GHz w/ HT Tech and 800MHz FSB.

    512MB Crucial PC3200 I'll get at least 512, may go for twin sticks.

    I am at a loss for a case, however. I need significant help on that.

    Any advice would be appreciated, particularly on the MOBO and a case.
    When you say to your neighbor, "We're having a loud party on Saturday night if that's alright with you," what you really mean is, "We're having a loud party on Saturday night."
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    Originally posted by WinstonSmith@Mar 8 2004, 10:19 AM
    I'm torn between these two motherboards.

    ABIT IC7-MAX3 $187.99

    Asus P4C800-E $178.99

    A buddy of mine actually has the Asus, but the ABIT looks nice too.

    I'm concerned about onboard audio, as I don't want to shell out the money for a Sound Blaster right now, and I'm told that onboard audio on MOBOs such as these has improved a TON recently.

    This is the processor I'm looking at. Pentium 4, 3.0GHz w/ HT Tech and 800MHz FSB.

    512MB Crucial PC3200 I'll get at least 512, may go for twin sticks.

    I am at a loss for a case, however. I need significant help on that.

    Any advice would be appreciated, particularly on the MOBO and a case.
    I'd go with the Abit board, and that proc...but you have the wrong memory.


    A: you don't need ECC. It'll actually just slow you down.
    B: Your board supports dual channel memory. Rather than a single 512MB stick, get two 256MB sticks. It'll perform better.

    I'd got with this:

    Corsair Value Select 184 Pin 256MB DDR PC-3200 - OEM - $45 each
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    • #3
      I am running the Asus right now. LOVE it.

      If you have the cash go ahead and go with 1 gig of ram, and go with two sticks whatever you decide.

      As for the case, it's a personal issue, I built one of the clear see through type, it was fun, all the lights and stuff, but am running a plain jane Antec case right now.



      Oh, And I love the sound from the ASUS, it's just fine, and I listen to a lot of music on this.
      Be passionate about what you believe in, or why bother.

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      • #4
        Originally posted by madyaks@Mar 8 2004, 10:28 AM
        I am running the Asus right now. LOVE it.

        If you have the cash go ahead and go with 1 gig of ram, and go with two sticks whatever you decide.

        As for the case, it's a personal issue, I built one of the clear see through type, it was fun, all the lights and stuff, but am running a plain jane Antec case right now.



        Oh, And I love the sound from the ASUS, it's just fine, and I listen to a lot of music on this.
        I had that same case for a dual proc machine I built 3 years ago. I even cut a blowhole in the top of it for ventalation. It's a quality case (heavy too)
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        • #5
          I know its not the best way to go, but I'm in such a damn hurry.

          Do you think the cases w/ power supplies at BestBuy are worth anything?

          I don't really know anything about the cases, but I like the looks of this one.
          When you say to your neighbor, "We're having a loud party on Saturday night if that's alright with you," what you really mean is, "We're having a loud party on Saturday night."

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          • #6
            Originally posted by WinstonSmith@Mar 8 2004, 11:37 AM
            I know its not the best way to go, but I'm in such a damn hurry.

            Do you think the cases w/ power supplies at BestBuy are worth anything?

            I don't really know anything about the cases, but I like the looks of this one.
            Nothing wrong with that one at all, case and power supply are both fine.
            Be passionate about what you believe in, or why bother.

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            • #7
              Originally posted by madyaks+Mar 8 2004, 10:38 AM-->
              QUOTE(madyaks @ Mar 8 2004, 10:38 AM)
            • #8
              Originally posted by BringBackZezel@Mar 8 2004, 10:39 AM
              Chieftec makes the Antec case you posted above. That's a quality case, Winston.
              And it will work with the MOBO and processor just fine? Just double checking.
              When you say to your neighbor, "We're having a loud party on Saturday night if that's alright with you," what you really mean is, "We're having a loud party on Saturday night."

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              • #9
                Originally posted by WinstonSmith+Mar 8 2004, 10:43 AM-->
                QUOTE(WinstonSmith @ Mar 8 2004, 10:43 AM)
              • #10
                Good.

                I wanted a blue one -- or at least some color other than beige.
                When you say to your neighbor, "We're having a loud party on Saturday night if that's alright with you," what you really mean is, "We're having a loud party on Saturday night."

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