Alright, so I need a computer for my architecture studio. I'll be running mostly: Photoshop CS, CAD 2004, Studio MAX, VIZ 4, and a Flash studio of some kind. I want a frickin' blazing fast computer to last for the next 2.5 yrs, and I want to build it myself. ..this will be my first shot at buliding my own, and I was wondering if everything was compatible. (I also specifically want to know if I'll need a fan for my hard drive, and if my power supply is large enough.) If anyone has any advice for me I would GREATLY appreciate it! Thanks
here's what I picked out:
--Cases (Computer Cases, ATX Form)
Aspire (Turbo Case) X-Dreamer Silver ATX Mid-Tower Case w/ Window and 350W Power Supply, Model ATXB3KLW-AL/350W.
Specification:
Case Type: Mid-Tower
Color: Silver
Material: Metal
Drive Bays: 5.25'' x4,3.5''(External) x2, 3.5''(Internal) x4
Expansion Slot: 7
Front Ports: USB2.0 x2,Mic/Speaker x1
Power Supply: 350W
Cooling System:80mm x2
Motherboard Compatibility: Standard ATX
Dimensions: 7.75''x18.5''x16.75'' more info>
N82E16811144010 $50.00
$50.00
--CD/DVD Burners (RW Drives)
Plextor 8X DVD-RW/+RW Drive, Model PX-708A/SW, Retail
Specifications:
Write Speed: 40X CD-R, 24X CD-RW, 4X DVD+R, 8X DVD-R, 4X DVD+RW, 2X DVD-RW
Read Speed: 40X CD-ROM/CD-R, 12X DVD-ROM
Interface: Internal IDE
Buffer: 2 MB
OS Support: Windows XP/ ME/ 2000/ 98SE, and Mac OS
Features: Lossless linking Technology, Buffer Underrun Proof Technology
Remark: Retail Pack (see pictures for details) more info>
N82E16827131310 $213.00
$213.00
--CD/DVD ROM Drives
Plextor 16X DVD-Rom Drive, Model PX-116A, OEM
Specifications:
Read Speed: 16X DVD-ROM
Interface: E-IDE/ATAPI
Buffer: 256KB
Access Time: 85 ms (CD-ROM and DVD-ROM)
Data Transfer Rate:2.58 MB/s - 7.2 MB/s CD-ROM, 8.9 MB/s - 21.6 MB/s DVD-ROM
Features: 16-language manual include, DVD Player software
Remark: OEM Bundle (see pictures for details) more info>
N82E16827106240 $33.99
$33.99
--Fans, Heatsinks (Case, CPU, Chipset)
CoolerMaster Model:TLF-R82(TLF-R82-E1)Blue 80mm Neon LED Fan. x2
Specification:
Compatibility: Case
Bearing Type: Rifle bearing (patented)
Nominal Speed(RPM): 2500
Max Air FlowCFM): 32.11
Max Pressure: Unknown
Fan Material: Plastic
Heat Sink Material: N/A
Rated Voltage: 12 VDC
Noise(dBA): 25.0
Special Features: 4 LEDs implemented for bright glowing result. more info>
N82E16811999051 $7.50
--Floppy Drives
SAMSUNG SFD321B/LBL1 Black 1.44MB 3.5inch Floppy Disk Drive, OEM Driver Only
Specifications:
Capacity: 1.44MB
Average Access Time: not specified
Interface: 34 Pin Standard Floppy Connector
Form: 3.5 inch
Media Type: All Standard 1.44MB & 720KB 3.5 Floppy Diskettes
Features: Easy to Install, Just Plug & Play, For IBM5 & 100% Compatible Computers
Remark: OEM 1 Year Warranty more info>
N82E16821103203 $5.99
--Hard Drives
Western Digital 120GB 7200RPM SATA HARD DRIVE, Model WD1200JD, OEM DRIVE ONLY
Specifications:
Capacity: 120GB
Average Seek Time: 8.9ms
Buffer: 8MB
Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM
Interface: Serial ATA
Features: Not specified
Manufacturer Warranty: 3 years
Remark: OEM DRIVE ONLY more info>
N82E16822144151 $108.00
$108.00
--Keyboards
Belkin Wireless Keyboard and Mouse F8E815-BNDL PS2 103keys --RETAIL
Specifications:
Interface: PS2
Number Of Keys: 103 keys+9 function keys
Wireless Technology: RF
Palm Rest: integrated
Design Style: Standard
Mouse included: wireless mechanical wheel
Features: Detects keyboard and mouse automatically,Works up to 6 ft. from the receiver,Provides quiet keyboard operation,Includes 9 multimedia and Internet access keys,Features integrated wrist rest for comfortable use,Comes with a Belkin Lifetime Warranty and free technical support more info>
N82E16823154001 $34.99
$34.99
--Memory (System Memory)
Kingston HyperX (Dual Pack) 184 Pin 1GB(512MBx2) DDR PC-3200 (X2)
Specification
Manufacturer: Kingston
Model: KHX3200AK2/1G
Speed: DDR400(PC3200)
Type: 184 Pin DDR SDRAM
Error Checking: Non-ECC
Registered/Unbuffered: Unbuffered
Cas Latency: 2-3-2-6-1T
Support Voltage: 2.6V
Bandwidth: 3.2GB/s
Organization: two 64M x 64 -Bit
Warranty: Lifetime more info>
N82E16820144114 $213.00 (X2)
$426.00
--Monitors - LCD Flat Panel
Viewsonic VP171B (Black) 17" TFT LCD Monitor Retail
Panel Type: TFT Active Matrix LCD
Native Resolution: SXGA (1280 x 1024)
Pixel Pitch: 0.264mm
Brightness(typical): 260cd/m2
Contrast Ratio(typical): 500 : 1
Response Time: 16ms
View Angle(Horizontal/Vertical): 140° / 140°
Input Connectors: 15-pin D-sub, Digital DVI-D
Features: Ultra-slim 0.67" bezel, HDTV 720p ready
Dimensions & Weight: 15.4" x 17.5" x 9.4" (WxHxD) / 14.3 lbs
Manufactory Warranty / Phone No.: 3-year limited warranty on parts, labor and backlight. / 800-688-6688
Retail box (See pictures for details)Dead Pixels Policy: Replacement or Refund for 8 or more DEAD PIXELS ONLY! more info>
$519.00
-$20.00
--Motherboards - Server
Asus 875P Motherboard for Intel Xeon Processors Model "PC-DL Deluxe" RETAIL
Specifications:
Supported CPU: Dual Intel Xeon Processors
Chipset: Intel 875P MCH + ICH5R
FSB: 533MHz
RAM: 4x DIMM for Unbuffered DDR333 Max 4GB
IDE: 2x ATA100, 1x ATA133
Slots: 1x AGP 4X/8X,5x PCI
Ports: 2xPS2,2xCOM,1xLPT,1xLAN,8xUSB2.0(Rear 4),Audio Ports
Onboard Audio: AD1985 AC97 Codec
Onboard LAN: Intel 82547 Gigabit Ethernet
Onboard SATA/RAID: Promise® PDC20378, 2x Serial ATA;RAID 0,1,0+1(0+1 across SATA & 3rd IDE)
Onboard 1394: T.I. TSB43AB22A, Supports 2x IEEE1394 Ports
Form Factor: ATX more info>
N82E16813131055 $216.99
$216.99
--Power Supplies
Antec 430W Power Supply TRUE430
Specifications:
Type: ATX
Maximum Power: 430W
PFC: No
Power Good Signal: 100-500ms
Hold-up Time: >17ms at Full Load
Efficiency: >68%
Over Voltage Protection: +5V trip point @+6.5V;+3.3V trip point @+4.1V;+12V trip point @+14.4V
Overload Protection: Latching Protection+5V @<47A;+3.3V @ <48A;+12V @ <18A
Input Voltage: 115 VAC / 230VAC
Input Frequency Range: 47-63 Hz
Input Current: 9.0A for 115VAC;5.0A for 230VAC
Output: +5V@36A, +3.3V@28A, +12V@20A, -5V@0.5A, -12V@1A, +5VSB@2A
MTBF: 80,000 hrs. @ 25ºC
Approvals: UL, TUV, CB, VDE, FCC CLASS B, DEMKO, NEMKO, SEMKO,FIMCO
N82E16817103908 $70.00
$70.00
--Processors
Intel Xeon DP 2.8 GHz 533MHz FSB, 512K Cache, Hyper Threading Technology - Retail
Specification
Model: Intel Xeon 2.8C w/ Hyper Threading
Core: Northwood
Operating Frequency: 2.8GHz
FSB: 533MHz
Cache: L1/12K+8K; L2/512K
Voltage: 1.525V
Process: 0.13Micron
Socket: Socket 604
Multimedia Instruction: MMX, SSE, SSE2
Warranty: 3-year MFG
Packaging: Retail box (with Heatsink and Fan) more info>
N82E16819117016 $339.00
$678.00
--Video Cards
ATI RADEON 9800XT 256MB DVI/TV 8X AGP RETAIL
Specifications:
Chipset/Core Speed: RADEON 9800XT/412MHz
Memory/Effective Speed: 256MB DDR/730MHz
BUS: AGP 1X/2X/4X/8X
Ports: VGA Out(15 Pin D-Sub)+TV-Out(S-Video Out)+DVI connector
Support 3D API: DirectX®9 and OpenGL®2.0
Cable/Accessories: VGA via DVI Adapter,Composite via S-Video Out Adapter,2 Cables,Driver CD,Manual
Max Resolution@32bit Color: 2048X1536@85Hz
Retail Box (See pics for details) more info>
N82E16814102317 $463.00
$463.00
Grand Total » $ 2,808.96
here's what I picked out:
--Cases (Computer Cases, ATX Form)
Aspire (Turbo Case) X-Dreamer Silver ATX Mid-Tower Case w/ Window and 350W Power Supply, Model ATXB3KLW-AL/350W.
Specification:
Case Type: Mid-Tower
Color: Silver
Material: Metal
Drive Bays: 5.25'' x4,3.5''(External) x2, 3.5''(Internal) x4
Expansion Slot: 7
Front Ports: USB2.0 x2,Mic/Speaker x1
Power Supply: 350W
Cooling System:80mm x2
Motherboard Compatibility: Standard ATX
Dimensions: 7.75''x18.5''x16.75'' more info>
N82E16811144010 $50.00
$50.00
--CD/DVD Burners (RW Drives)
Plextor 8X DVD-RW/+RW Drive, Model PX-708A/SW, Retail
Specifications:
Write Speed: 40X CD-R, 24X CD-RW, 4X DVD+R, 8X DVD-R, 4X DVD+RW, 2X DVD-RW
Read Speed: 40X CD-ROM/CD-R, 12X DVD-ROM
Interface: Internal IDE
Buffer: 2 MB
OS Support: Windows XP/ ME/ 2000/ 98SE, and Mac OS
Features: Lossless linking Technology, Buffer Underrun Proof Technology
Remark: Retail Pack (see pictures for details) more info>
N82E16827131310 $213.00
$213.00
--CD/DVD ROM Drives
Plextor 16X DVD-Rom Drive, Model PX-116A, OEM
Specifications:
Read Speed: 16X DVD-ROM
Interface: E-IDE/ATAPI
Buffer: 256KB
Access Time: 85 ms (CD-ROM and DVD-ROM)
Data Transfer Rate:2.58 MB/s - 7.2 MB/s CD-ROM, 8.9 MB/s - 21.6 MB/s DVD-ROM
Features: 16-language manual include, DVD Player software
Remark: OEM Bundle (see pictures for details) more info>
N82E16827106240 $33.99
$33.99
--Fans, Heatsinks (Case, CPU, Chipset)
CoolerMaster Model:TLF-R82(TLF-R82-E1)Blue 80mm Neon LED Fan. x2
Specification:
Compatibility: Case
Bearing Type: Rifle bearing (patented)
Nominal Speed(RPM): 2500
Max Air FlowCFM): 32.11
Max Pressure: Unknown
Fan Material: Plastic
Heat Sink Material: N/A
Rated Voltage: 12 VDC
Noise(dBA): 25.0
Special Features: 4 LEDs implemented for bright glowing result. more info>
N82E16811999051 $7.50
--Floppy Drives
SAMSUNG SFD321B/LBL1 Black 1.44MB 3.5inch Floppy Disk Drive, OEM Driver Only
Specifications:
Capacity: 1.44MB
Average Access Time: not specified
Interface: 34 Pin Standard Floppy Connector
Form: 3.5 inch
Media Type: All Standard 1.44MB & 720KB 3.5 Floppy Diskettes
Features: Easy to Install, Just Plug & Play, For IBM5 & 100% Compatible Computers
Remark: OEM 1 Year Warranty more info>
N82E16821103203 $5.99
--Hard Drives
Western Digital 120GB 7200RPM SATA HARD DRIVE, Model WD1200JD, OEM DRIVE ONLY
Specifications:
Capacity: 120GB
Average Seek Time: 8.9ms
Buffer: 8MB
Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM
Interface: Serial ATA
Features: Not specified
Manufacturer Warranty: 3 years
Remark: OEM DRIVE ONLY more info>
N82E16822144151 $108.00
$108.00
--Keyboards
Belkin Wireless Keyboard and Mouse F8E815-BNDL PS2 103keys --RETAIL
Specifications:
Interface: PS2
Number Of Keys: 103 keys+9 function keys
Wireless Technology: RF
Palm Rest: integrated
Design Style: Standard
Mouse included: wireless mechanical wheel
Features: Detects keyboard and mouse automatically,Works up to 6 ft. from the receiver,Provides quiet keyboard operation,Includes 9 multimedia and Internet access keys,Features integrated wrist rest for comfortable use,Comes with a Belkin Lifetime Warranty and free technical support more info>
N82E16823154001 $34.99
$34.99
--Memory (System Memory)
Kingston HyperX (Dual Pack) 184 Pin 1GB(512MBx2) DDR PC-3200 (X2)
Specification
Manufacturer: Kingston
Model: KHX3200AK2/1G
Speed: DDR400(PC3200)
Type: 184 Pin DDR SDRAM
Error Checking: Non-ECC
Registered/Unbuffered: Unbuffered
Cas Latency: 2-3-2-6-1T
Support Voltage: 2.6V
Bandwidth: 3.2GB/s
Organization: two 64M x 64 -Bit
Warranty: Lifetime more info>
N82E16820144114 $213.00 (X2)
$426.00
--Monitors - LCD Flat Panel
Viewsonic VP171B (Black) 17" TFT LCD Monitor Retail
Panel Type: TFT Active Matrix LCD
Native Resolution: SXGA (1280 x 1024)
Pixel Pitch: 0.264mm
Brightness(typical): 260cd/m2
Contrast Ratio(typical): 500 : 1
Response Time: 16ms
View Angle(Horizontal/Vertical): 140° / 140°
Input Connectors: 15-pin D-sub, Digital DVI-D
Features: Ultra-slim 0.67" bezel, HDTV 720p ready
Dimensions & Weight: 15.4" x 17.5" x 9.4" (WxHxD) / 14.3 lbs
Manufactory Warranty / Phone No.: 3-year limited warranty on parts, labor and backlight. / 800-688-6688
Retail box (See pictures for details)Dead Pixels Policy: Replacement or Refund for 8 or more DEAD PIXELS ONLY! more info>
$519.00
-$20.00
--Motherboards - Server
Asus 875P Motherboard for Intel Xeon Processors Model "PC-DL Deluxe" RETAIL
Specifications:
Supported CPU: Dual Intel Xeon Processors
Chipset: Intel 875P MCH + ICH5R
FSB: 533MHz
RAM: 4x DIMM for Unbuffered DDR333 Max 4GB
IDE: 2x ATA100, 1x ATA133
Slots: 1x AGP 4X/8X,5x PCI
Ports: 2xPS2,2xCOM,1xLPT,1xLAN,8xUSB2.0(Rear 4),Audio Ports
Onboard Audio: AD1985 AC97 Codec
Onboard LAN: Intel 82547 Gigabit Ethernet
Onboard SATA/RAID: Promise® PDC20378, 2x Serial ATA;RAID 0,1,0+1(0+1 across SATA & 3rd IDE)
Onboard 1394: T.I. TSB43AB22A, Supports 2x IEEE1394 Ports
Form Factor: ATX more info>
N82E16813131055 $216.99
$216.99
--Power Supplies
Antec 430W Power Supply TRUE430
Specifications:
Type: ATX
Maximum Power: 430W
PFC: No
Power Good Signal: 100-500ms
Hold-up Time: >17ms at Full Load
Efficiency: >68%
Over Voltage Protection: +5V trip point @+6.5V;+3.3V trip point @+4.1V;+12V trip point @+14.4V
Overload Protection: Latching Protection+5V @<47A;+3.3V @ <48A;+12V @ <18A
Input Voltage: 115 VAC / 230VAC
Input Frequency Range: 47-63 Hz
Input Current: 9.0A for 115VAC;5.0A for 230VAC
Output: +5V@36A, +3.3V@28A, +12V@20A, -5V@0.5A, -12V@1A, +5VSB@2A
MTBF: 80,000 hrs. @ 25ºC
Approvals: UL, TUV, CB, VDE, FCC CLASS B, DEMKO, NEMKO, SEMKO,FIMCO
N82E16817103908 $70.00
$70.00
--Processors
Intel Xeon DP 2.8 GHz 533MHz FSB, 512K Cache, Hyper Threading Technology - Retail
Specification
Model: Intel Xeon 2.8C w/ Hyper Threading
Core: Northwood
Operating Frequency: 2.8GHz
FSB: 533MHz
Cache: L1/12K+8K; L2/512K
Voltage: 1.525V
Process: 0.13Micron
Socket: Socket 604
Multimedia Instruction: MMX, SSE, SSE2
Warranty: 3-year MFG
Packaging: Retail box (with Heatsink and Fan) more info>
N82E16819117016 $339.00
$678.00
--Video Cards
ATI RADEON 9800XT 256MB DVI/TV 8X AGP RETAIL
Specifications:
Chipset/Core Speed: RADEON 9800XT/412MHz
Memory/Effective Speed: 256MB DDR/730MHz
BUS: AGP 1X/2X/4X/8X
Ports: VGA Out(15 Pin D-Sub)+TV-Out(S-Video Out)+DVI connector
Support 3D API: DirectX®9 and OpenGL®2.0
Cable/Accessories: VGA via DVI Adapter,Composite via S-Video Out Adapter,2 Cables,Driver CD,Manual
Max Resolution@32bit Color: 2048X1536@85Hz
Retail Box (See pics for details) more info>
N82E16814102317 $463.00
$463.00
Grand Total » $ 2,808.96