MikeH
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My motherboard & video card died on my old system. I went and got quotes from local stores. One was high the other was okay but cheaper components.
I found a components store and starting thinking about building my own. Here's what I could get.
MotherboardAsus A7V66 Via
CPU AMD 1.4 TB 266 FSB OEM
RAM Crucial 256MB PC2100 x 2
Video Generic GeForce 2 MX400 TV 64MB
Sound Sound Blaster Value 5.1 OEM
Hard DriveWestern Digital 40GB 7200
CDRW LG 16x10x40
EthernetGeneric PCI 10/100
Case Antec SX1030 300W
OS Windows XP Home
Here are my dilemma's:
HARDWARE
From reading other posts I know the Asus A7V66 is old and the A7M266 is better but I'm pretty sure I can get it when I order the parts.
Heatsink/Fan - since the AMD is OEM I need this. What to get and what kind of cost?
Case - Is a server case appropriate/needed?
NON-HARDWARE
I've never dealt with this company before and they are 6 hours away from my city. I'll pay with credit card but I'm still leery eventhough I have no reason to question their business.
Pre-built systems have a 3 yr warranty. Do components carry a certain warranty or is it buyer beware. I'm not worried about putting it together but would like a little piece of mind.
I know this sounds like a killer system but it will still cost me about $1600 CDN. Is this good, bad or ugly?
Thanks for your help,
Mike
I found a components store and starting thinking about building my own. Here's what I could get.
MotherboardAsus A7V66 Via
CPU AMD 1.4 TB 266 FSB OEM
RAM Crucial 256MB PC2100 x 2
Video Generic GeForce 2 MX400 TV 64MB
Sound Sound Blaster Value 5.1 OEM
Hard DriveWestern Digital 40GB 7200
CDRW LG 16x10x40
EthernetGeneric PCI 10/100
Case Antec SX1030 300W
OS Windows XP Home
Here are my dilemma's:
HARDWARE
From reading other posts I know the Asus A7V66 is old and the A7M266 is better but I'm pretty sure I can get it when I order the parts.
Heatsink/Fan - since the AMD is OEM I need this. What to get and what kind of cost?
Case - Is a server case appropriate/needed?
NON-HARDWARE
I've never dealt with this company before and they are 6 hours away from my city. I'll pay with credit card but I'm still leery eventhough I have no reason to question their business.
Pre-built systems have a 3 yr warranty. Do components carry a certain warranty or is it buyer beware. I'm not worried about putting it together but would like a little piece of mind.
I know this sounds like a killer system but it will still cost me about $1600 CDN. Is this good, bad or ugly?
Thanks for your help,
Mike