NathanLedet
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I've got my first build just about ready...i've spoken with quite a few friends of mine that are into the hardware side of things and they say i have a pretty good setup..now i need your opinion I'm a web guy, always multi tasking with a 3D apps, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, etc. etc...constantly switching between applications and just lookin to get rid of some lag issues with my current computer. So, here's what i've put together, and within my budget
Case: $129.99
Antec PERFORMANCE Black ATX Mid Tower with 500w power supply
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16811129158
MoBo: $149.99
ECS PX1 LGA 775 Intel P965 Express
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16813135038
Video Card: $139.99
eVGA Geforce 7600GT 256mb PCI Express
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16814130017
Processor: $167
Intel Pentium D 945 Presler 3.4GHz LGA 775
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16819116255
RAM: $164.99
CORSAIR 2GB (2 x 1GB) DDR2 667
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16820145098
Hard Drive: $94.99
Seagate Barracuda 320GB 7200RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16822148215
Monitor: $199.99 (maybe 2?)
Samsung Black 19" 4ms DVI Widescreen LCD
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16824001088
Burner: $28.99
Lite-On 18x DVD+/-R DVD Burner
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16827106042
Windows XP Pro w/SP2: $139.99
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16832116175
Backup Software: $29.99
Acronis True Image 10
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16832200003
I do not need a keyboard, mouse, or speakers.
Total is $1,240.91
Please feel free to give your opinions on my selections. I want the best for my money, and I want this computer to last for a while.
I do have some questions I would like some answers for:
On the processor, I was looking at the Pentium D 945 and the Pentium D 950. The only difference is the Virtualization Technology Support...is it really necessary to have that?
For the monitor, what is 4ms? Should I go higher?
This is preference..i'd like to know yours, do you prefer one giant monitor? like one 22" monitor? or do you prefer 2 smaller monitors? like dual 17" or dual 19"?
More questions to follow...Thanks for your advise
Case: $129.99
Antec PERFORMANCE Black ATX Mid Tower with 500w power supply
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16811129158
MoBo: $149.99
ECS PX1 LGA 775 Intel P965 Express
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16813135038
Video Card: $139.99
eVGA Geforce 7600GT 256mb PCI Express
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16814130017
Processor: $167
Intel Pentium D 945 Presler 3.4GHz LGA 775
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16819116255
RAM: $164.99
CORSAIR 2GB (2 x 1GB) DDR2 667
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16820145098
Hard Drive: $94.99
Seagate Barracuda 320GB 7200RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16822148215
Monitor: $199.99 (maybe 2?)
Samsung Black 19" 4ms DVI Widescreen LCD
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16824001088
Burner: $28.99
Lite-On 18x DVD+/-R DVD Burner
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16827106042
Windows XP Pro w/SP2: $139.99
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16832116175
Backup Software: $29.99
Acronis True Image 10
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16832200003
I do not need a keyboard, mouse, or speakers.
Total is $1,240.91
Please feel free to give your opinions on my selections. I want the best for my money, and I want this computer to last for a while.
I do have some questions I would like some answers for:
On the processor, I was looking at the Pentium D 945 and the Pentium D 950. The only difference is the Virtualization Technology Support...is it really necessary to have that?
For the monitor, what is 4ms? Should I go higher?
This is preference..i'd like to know yours, do you prefer one giant monitor? like one 22" monitor? or do you prefer 2 smaller monitors? like dual 17" or dual 19"?
More questions to follow...Thanks for your advise