First off, thanks to everyone who has encouraged and informed neophytes like me to build their own PC. So here is what I'm planning so far:
Case: Antec SLK2600AMB $52
(http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=11-129-117&depa=0)
Case Fan: Panaflo with adaptor cable $15
(http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=35-180-011&depa=0)
mobo: ASUS A7V600 with KT600 chipset $69
(http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=13-131-486&depa=0)
CPU: Athlon XP Barton 3000+ OEM $158
(http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=19-103-394&depa=0)
CPU Fan: Cooler Master for Socket 370/A $5
(http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=35-103-125&depa=0)
RAM: Kingston 512 MB DDR PC3200 $86
(http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=20-141-424&depa=0)
CD/DVD Burner: Lite-on LDW 411S $82
(http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=27-106-920&depa=0)
2nd optical drive: CD/DVD ROM drive from old computer
OS/software HD: 40 gig 7200 rpsIDE drive from old computer
Data HD: Seagate 160-GB ATA 7200rpm 8MBcache $99 with rebate from CompUSA
Soundcards: Echo Mia(audio) and SB Live(midi) from old computer
Firewire card: PCI card $10
Video card: Matrix G400 dual head - free from a friend
Total cost=$576
I like the case cause it similar to the sonata without the fan and I've heard the panaflo is quieter. The mobo is a brand and chipset that pairs well with my Echo MIA, and it has 400 MHz FSB which pairs well with my chip/RAM. I've decided on the Athlon 3000+ over the 2500+ for higher clock and FSB speed, and I've heard the cooler master is quiet. The Lite-on is a good buy, and the seagate is big, fast and quiet. The video card will do the trick(I'm not a gamer) and most importantly has dual output should I choose to use them later.
This will be used for audio with Sonar 2.0 or 3.0 with cpu heavy plug-ins like amplitube and RVerb real-time running up to 20+ tracks and I will use input monitoring. Other uses include DVD creation of DV home movies and home office use.
Questions:
1-I could justify putting $50 more or so into the system that would significantly enhance the system. Any suggestions?
2-I have read some bad reviews about the mobo I chose, but I've heard good things about ASUS and it seems their higher end models have features I don't need. Any experience with this mobo/chipset?
3-I chose the fans from scattered comments on the boards. Any experience with these models?
4-Most importantly, is there anything I chose that won't pair well with anything else I chose?
Thanks
Case: Antec SLK2600AMB $52
(http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=11-129-117&depa=0)
Case Fan: Panaflo with adaptor cable $15
(http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=35-180-011&depa=0)
mobo: ASUS A7V600 with KT600 chipset $69
(http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=13-131-486&depa=0)
CPU: Athlon XP Barton 3000+ OEM $158
(http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=19-103-394&depa=0)
CPU Fan: Cooler Master for Socket 370/A $5
(http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=35-103-125&depa=0)
RAM: Kingston 512 MB DDR PC3200 $86
(http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=20-141-424&depa=0)
CD/DVD Burner: Lite-on LDW 411S $82
(http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=27-106-920&depa=0)
2nd optical drive: CD/DVD ROM drive from old computer
OS/software HD: 40 gig 7200 rpsIDE drive from old computer
Data HD: Seagate 160-GB ATA 7200rpm 8MBcache $99 with rebate from CompUSA
Soundcards: Echo Mia(audio) and SB Live(midi) from old computer
Firewire card: PCI card $10
Video card: Matrix G400 dual head - free from a friend
Total cost=$576
I like the case cause it similar to the sonata without the fan and I've heard the panaflo is quieter. The mobo is a brand and chipset that pairs well with my Echo MIA, and it has 400 MHz FSB which pairs well with my chip/RAM. I've decided on the Athlon 3000+ over the 2500+ for higher clock and FSB speed, and I've heard the cooler master is quiet. The Lite-on is a good buy, and the seagate is big, fast and quiet. The video card will do the trick(I'm not a gamer) and most importantly has dual output should I choose to use them later.
This will be used for audio with Sonar 2.0 or 3.0 with cpu heavy plug-ins like amplitube and RVerb real-time running up to 20+ tracks and I will use input monitoring. Other uses include DVD creation of DV home movies and home office use.
Questions:
1-I could justify putting $50 more or so into the system that would significantly enhance the system. Any suggestions?
2-I have read some bad reviews about the mobo I chose, but I've heard good things about ASUS and it seems their higher end models have features I don't need. Any experience with this mobo/chipset?
3-I chose the fans from scattered comments on the boards. Any experience with these models?
4-Most importantly, is there anything I chose that won't pair well with anything else I chose?
Thanks