what do you guys think of this coputer. I may be getting this for Christmas, for a college computer. and money IS an issue, I think something around this price is good enough. ~$1350
Now i dont need a monitor, soundcard, flopp, or ZIP. I have extras of those laying around. this is just kind of a extreme barebone system. Let me get your input from you higher up Computer pros. (Thal and others.) This is all from the greatest sight in the world.... www.newegg.com
CASE-Thermaltake Xaser III V1000A
http://www.newegg.com/app/Showimage.asp?im...-133-105-01.JPG
Motherboard- Gigabyte Motherboard for AMD 64-bit
Processors Model - GA-K8NPRO
Specifications:
CPU: Socket 754 for AMD Athlon64 Processor
Chipset: NVIDIA nForce3 150 chipset / ITE IT8712F chip
RAM: 3x 184-pin DDR 400/333/266/200 3GB Max
IDE: 4x UDMA ATA 133/100/66 Max
RAID: GigaRAID ATA 133 RAID controller
SATA: Silicon Image sil3112A, Max 2x Devices
Expansion Slots:
- 1 x AGP (8x/4x-AGP 3.0 compliant)
- 5 x PCI slots (PCI 2.3 compliant)
Ports: 2xPS/2, 2xCOM,1xLPT,1xRJ45, 2xUSB, 2x IEEE 1394 and Audio Ports
Onboard Audio:Realtek ALC658 Audio AC'97 Codec (6-chan)
Onboard LAN: Realtek 8110S Gigabit LAN controller
Processor-AMD Athlon 64 3200+, ADA3200BOX - RETAIL, 1MB L2 Cache, 1600Mhz Bus
Specifications:
CPU: 2.0 Ghz
Type: Athlon 64
Cache: 1MB L2 Cache
FSB: Intregrated into Chip
Socket: 754
Retail Box (With Heatsink and Fan)
Memory-GEIL DDR RAM 512MB PC-3200 Value 400MHz Ultra- CAS 2.5, 2T Command With Extreme Performance Heat SpreaderGL5123200B Value. DDR400, CAS 2.5, 184 Pin Dimm, High Quality 6 Layer PCB OEM - Lifetime Warranty. High Performance at Affortable Price!!!
Video Card-TI All-In-Wonder RADEON 9800 PRO 128MB DDR 8X AGP Bulk
Grab the remote and surf an unprecedented set of TV, DVD, audio and video features.
Specifications:
Chipset:RADEON 9800 PRO Visual Processing Unit (VPU)
Memory: 128MB of double data rate SDRAM
Bus: AGP 8X
Max 3D Resolution: 2048x1536 at 85h 16.7M colors
New SMARTSHADER 2.1 technology
Supports DirectX® 9.0 and the latest OpenGL® functionality
256-bit memory interface removes hardware performance bottleneck and provides end users with faster 3D graphics
Ports: DVI + S-video In/Out + CATV in (See pics for more info)
Features: TV-ON-DEMAND, Gemstar GUIDE Plus+, THRUVIEW, EAZYLOOK, MulTView.
OEM Pack
Hardrive- WD WESTERN DIGITAL "SPECIAL EDITION" 120GB 7200RPM EIDE HARD DRIVE MODEL # WD1200JB - OEM, DRIVE ONLY
Specifications:
Size: 120 Gigabytes
Interface: IDE ULTRA ATA100
Seek time: 8.9ms
RPM:7200
Cache 8MB
Keyboard- Logitech BLACK Elite Keyboard - RETAIL
Features:
Stylish Ultra-flat, Zero Degree Tilt keyboard design for increased comfort
Enhanced function key commands: Nine customizable keys for one-touch access to favorite web sites and applications
iNav buttons and scroll wheel for keyboard-based web navigation
Multimedia keys to control audio and video directly from the keyboard
Mouse-Microsoft Intelli-Mouse Optical - PS2/USB Model D58-00041 - OEM Mouse Only. IntelliEye Technology. Ergonomic Design. 2 Extra Buttons. 5 Customizable Buttons. Faster Wheel Scrolling Left - or Right - Handed. *Must be Purchased with hardware!*
Specifications:
Connector: USB/PS2
Buttons: 4 button + scroll wheel
Technology: Optical
CD-RW Drive-Lite On 52x32x52 Black Color CDRW Drive LTR-52327S - OEM
SMART-BURN avoiding Buffer Under Run error, Automatically adjusting writing strategy & running OPC to provide the best burning quality
Specifications:
Speed: Writing 52X, Rewriting 32X, Reading: 52X
Interface: ATAPI/E-IDE
Supported Media: CD, CD-R & CD-RW discs (upto 99 min)
Buffer: 2mb
Access Time: 80ms (typical)
OS Support: 95 / 98 / NT / ME / XP / 2000
CD-ROM-Artec 56x IDE Black CDROM Model CSM-56B Retail The Artec CD-ROM drive series is a reliable, high performance storage solution that conforms to enhanced IDE interface
Specifications:
Transfer Rate: 2865 KB/s at 19.1X(Min) ~ 8400 KB/s at 56X (Max)
OS: MS Windows XP/2000/ME/NT4/98/95/3.x, MS-DOS
Data buffer: 128KB
IDE Host Interface: PIO 1-4, Ultra DMA 0-2, Multi-word DMA mode 0-2.
Compatibility: MS Windows XP/2000/ME/NT4/98/95/3.x, MS-DOS
Access time: Less than 120ms
Power Supply- Codegen ATX Power Supply For AMD/Intel 400W Model ATX3XX-2-RT Retail
Specifications:
Watts: 400W
Fans: Dual 80mm Fans
Support: Intel Approved and AMD Certified.
Retail box (see pictures for details)
Now i dont need a monitor, soundcard, flopp, or ZIP. I have extras of those laying around. this is just kind of a extreme barebone system. Let me get your input from you higher up Computer pros. (Thal and others.) This is all from the greatest sight in the world.... www.newegg.com
CASE-Thermaltake Xaser III V1000A
http://www.newegg.com/app/Showimage.asp?im...-133-105-01.JPG
Motherboard- Gigabyte Motherboard for AMD 64-bit
Processors Model - GA-K8NPRO
Specifications:
CPU: Socket 754 for AMD Athlon64 Processor
Chipset: NVIDIA nForce3 150 chipset / ITE IT8712F chip
RAM: 3x 184-pin DDR 400/333/266/200 3GB Max
IDE: 4x UDMA ATA 133/100/66 Max
RAID: GigaRAID ATA 133 RAID controller
SATA: Silicon Image sil3112A, Max 2x Devices
Expansion Slots:
- 1 x AGP (8x/4x-AGP 3.0 compliant)
- 5 x PCI slots (PCI 2.3 compliant)
Ports: 2xPS/2, 2xCOM,1xLPT,1xRJ45, 2xUSB, 2x IEEE 1394 and Audio Ports
Onboard Audio:Realtek ALC658 Audio AC'97 Codec (6-chan)
Onboard LAN: Realtek 8110S Gigabit LAN controller
Processor-AMD Athlon 64 3200+, ADA3200BOX - RETAIL, 1MB L2 Cache, 1600Mhz Bus
Specifications:
CPU: 2.0 Ghz
Type: Athlon 64
Cache: 1MB L2 Cache
FSB: Intregrated into Chip
Socket: 754
Retail Box (With Heatsink and Fan)
Memory-GEIL DDR RAM 512MB PC-3200 Value 400MHz Ultra- CAS 2.5, 2T Command With Extreme Performance Heat SpreaderGL5123200B Value. DDR400, CAS 2.5, 184 Pin Dimm, High Quality 6 Layer PCB OEM - Lifetime Warranty. High Performance at Affortable Price!!!
Video Card-TI All-In-Wonder RADEON 9800 PRO 128MB DDR 8X AGP Bulk
Grab the remote and surf an unprecedented set of TV, DVD, audio and video features.
Specifications:
Chipset:RADEON 9800 PRO Visual Processing Unit (VPU)
Memory: 128MB of double data rate SDRAM
Bus: AGP 8X
Max 3D Resolution: 2048x1536 at 85h 16.7M colors
New SMARTSHADER 2.1 technology
Supports DirectX® 9.0 and the latest OpenGL® functionality
256-bit memory interface removes hardware performance bottleneck and provides end users with faster 3D graphics
Ports: DVI + S-video In/Out + CATV in (See pics for more info)
Features: TV-ON-DEMAND, Gemstar GUIDE Plus+, THRUVIEW, EAZYLOOK, MulTView.
OEM Pack
Hardrive- WD WESTERN DIGITAL "SPECIAL EDITION" 120GB 7200RPM EIDE HARD DRIVE MODEL # WD1200JB - OEM, DRIVE ONLY
Specifications:
Size: 120 Gigabytes
Interface: IDE ULTRA ATA100
Seek time: 8.9ms
RPM:7200
Cache 8MB
Keyboard- Logitech BLACK Elite Keyboard - RETAIL
Features:
Stylish Ultra-flat, Zero Degree Tilt keyboard design for increased comfort
Enhanced function key commands: Nine customizable keys for one-touch access to favorite web sites and applications
iNav buttons and scroll wheel for keyboard-based web navigation
Multimedia keys to control audio and video directly from the keyboard
Mouse-Microsoft Intelli-Mouse Optical - PS2/USB Model D58-00041 - OEM Mouse Only. IntelliEye Technology. Ergonomic Design. 2 Extra Buttons. 5 Customizable Buttons. Faster Wheel Scrolling Left - or Right - Handed. *Must be Purchased with hardware!*
Specifications:
Connector: USB/PS2
Buttons: 4 button + scroll wheel
Technology: Optical
CD-RW Drive-Lite On 52x32x52 Black Color CDRW Drive LTR-52327S - OEM
SMART-BURN avoiding Buffer Under Run error, Automatically adjusting writing strategy & running OPC to provide the best burning quality
Specifications:
Speed: Writing 52X, Rewriting 32X, Reading: 52X
Interface: ATAPI/E-IDE
Supported Media: CD, CD-R & CD-RW discs (upto 99 min)
Buffer: 2mb
Access Time: 80ms (typical)
OS Support: 95 / 98 / NT / ME / XP / 2000
CD-ROM-Artec 56x IDE Black CDROM Model CSM-56B Retail The Artec CD-ROM drive series is a reliable, high performance storage solution that conforms to enhanced IDE interface
Specifications:
Transfer Rate: 2865 KB/s at 19.1X(Min) ~ 8400 KB/s at 56X (Max)
OS: MS Windows XP/2000/ME/NT4/98/95/3.x, MS-DOS
Data buffer: 128KB
IDE Host Interface: PIO 1-4, Ultra DMA 0-2, Multi-word DMA mode 0-2.
Compatibility: MS Windows XP/2000/ME/NT4/98/95/3.x, MS-DOS
Access time: Less than 120ms
Power Supply- Codegen ATX Power Supply For AMD/Intel 400W Model ATX3XX-2-RT Retail
Specifications:
Watts: 400W
Fans: Dual 80mm Fans
Support: Intel Approved and AMD Certified.
Retail box (see pictures for details)