Well I've aquired some funds recently and I have decided to start building my computer. So far I've done almost all of my looking from newegg.com. Basically right now I am going to list the url's and descriptions of each component, and I would like some feedback; on the price, on the quality of the part, on the computer as a whole. Thanks in advance, and please no bull**** about AMD being somehow better than Intel; if you are going to say then convince me with facts as oppose to just calling me a pussy for like P4s. Anyway here we go:
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProduc...121-263&DEPA=1
Intel "BOXD925XEBC2LK" i925XE Chipset Motherboard For Intel LGA 775 CPU -RETAIL
Model# BOXD925XEBC2LK Item # N82E16813121263
Specifications:
Detailed Specifications Model BOXD925XEBC2LK CPU - LGA775 socket for Intel Pentium 4 Extreme Edition CPU
- Compatible with Intel 04B and 04A processors
- Intel Hyper-Threading Technology ready Chipset i925XE Memory 4 x 240-pin DIMM Dual channel DDR2 533/400
Max capacity: 4 GB
Intel Performance Acceleration Technology (Intel PAT) Expansion Slots 1 x PCI Express x16
1 x PCI Express x1
2 x PCI Storage 1 x UltraDMA 100/66/33
4 x Serial ATA Back Panel I/O Connectors 1 x Parallel Port
1 x Serial Port
2 x S/PDIF Output
1 x PS/2 Keyboard
1 x PS/2 Mouse
1 x RJ45
4 x USB 2.0/1.1
1 x IEEE1394a
8-Channel Audio I/O Integrated Video N/A Integrated Audio Intel High Definition Audio; Realtek ALC880 (5 ports) Integrated LAN
Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mbits/sec) LAN subsystem using the Marvell Yukon 88E8050 PCI Express Gigabit Ethernet Controller
Integrated 1394 3 x Ports (2-F, 1-B) Form Factor MicroATX Dimensions 9.6" x 9.6"
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...116-200&depa=1
Intel LGA 775 Pentium 4 530J 3.0 GHz, 800MHz FSB, 1MB L2 Cache, Hyper Threading Technology - Retail
Model# BX80547PG3000EJ Item # N82E16819116200 Specifications:
Model: Intel Pentium 4 530J w/ Hyper Threading
Core: Prescott
Operating Frequency: 3.0 GHz
FSB: 800MHz
Cache: L1/12K+16K; L2/1MB
Voltage: 1.4V
Process: 90nm
Socket: LGA 775
Multimedia Instruction: MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3
Warranty: 3-year MFG
Packaging: Retail box (with Heatsink and Fan)
Notice: This Processor Works with SocketT (LGA775) Motherboard ONLY!
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...185-116&depa=1
Arctic-Cooling Freezer 7 CPU Cooler for Socket LGA775, Model "ACFZ7" -RETAIL
Model# ACFZ7 Item # N82E16835185116
Specifications:
Compatibility: Pentium 4 (Socket 775)up to 4.4 GHz
Dimensions: Fan: 77 x 77 x 42 mm; Heat Sink: 92 x 72 x 120 mm; Total: 92 x 114 x 120 mm
Bearing Type: ARCTIC Ceramic Bearing
Nominal Speed(RPM): 2500
Air Flow: 36 CFM
Noise: 1.2 Sone
Features: Extremely Quiet, Powerful cooling, Low Weight, Easy Installation, Long Lifetime / 6 Years Warranty
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...141-192&depa=1
Model# MAB456UOE Item # N82E16820141192
Specifications:
Manufacturer: pqi
Speed: DDR2-533(PC2-4200)
Type: 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM
Error Checking: Non-ECC
Registered/Unbuffered: Unbuffered
Cas Latency: 4
Support Voltage: 1.9V
Bandwidth: 4.2GB/s
Organization: 32M x 64 -Bit
Warranty: Lifetime
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...135-106&depa=1
Western Digital 80GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive, Model WD800JD, OEM Drive Only
Model# WD800JD Item # N82E16822135106
Specifications:
specifications subject to change without notice
Specifications
Part #: WD800JD
Capacity: 80GB
Average Seek Time: 8.9 ms
Average Write Time: not specified
Average Latency: 4.2 ms
Buffer Size: 8 MB
Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM
Interface: Serial ATA
Form Factor: 3.5"
Manufacturer Warranty: 3 years
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...125-136&depa=1
GIGABYTE nVIDIA GeForce PCX 5750 Video Card, 128MB DDR, 128-bit, DVI/TV Out, PCI Express x16, Model "GV-NX57128D" ?RETAIL
Detailed Specifications Graphics Controller nVIDIA GeForce PCX 5750/ 425MHz Memory Configuration 550MHz 128MB DDR/128-bit Connectors 1 x VGA(D-Sub)
1 x TV-Out(S-Video)
1 x DVI Bus Interface PCI-Express x16 Max Resolution 2048x1536@85Hz System requirements PCI-Express x16 compatible Motherboard 3D Acceleration Features CineFX 2.0 Engine
The second-generation CineFX 2.0 engine powers advanced pixel and vertex shader processing and true 128-bit color precision. Delivering double the floating-point pixel shader power of the previous CIneFX engine, CineFX 2.0 produces a visible performance boost through its more efficient execution of pixel shader programs.
Intellisample HCT
Second-generation Intellisample technology delivers up to a 50-percent increase in compression efficiency for compressing color, texture, and z-data, and powers unprecedented visual quality for resolutions up to 1600 x 1280.
UltraShadow Technology
Powers the next-generation of complex, realistic shadow effects by accelerating shadow generation. Accurate shadows that effectively mimic reality without bogging down frame rates are one of the keys to more believable game environments.
High-Precision Graphics
By combining the incredible dynamic range of today's state-of-the-art 3D motion pictures with 128-bit studio-precision color, the GeForce FX brings you the industry's best image quality for the most demanding applications.
Vertex Shaders 2.0+
Pixel Shaders 2.0+ Operating Systems Support Windows 2000, Windows XP
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...102-179&depa=1
Creative Labs Sound Blaster Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Value Sound Card, Model "SB0400" ?OEM
Technical SpecificationsINTRODUCTIONWhen it comes to PC game audio, there is really only one name to know - Sound Blaster! With full EAX? 4.0 ADVANCED HD? performance, Sound Blaster? Audigy? 2 Value will take your gaming experience to a new level. Give yourself the competitive edge with compelling 7.1 surround sound. Plus advanced music tools, Advanced Resolution? DVD-Audio playback, and Dolby Digital? EX support, makes Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Value an awesome audio upgrade!FEATURESGAMES
Simultaneous EAX? ADVANCED HD? Effects Processing
- Experience the ultra-realism of environmental audio that only EAX? ADVANCED HD? effects can deliver. Featuring hardware acceleration, you'll hear simultaneous multiple environmental effects in a wide range of games including single player first person shooters and multi-player online gaming.
Comprehensive Multi-Channel Surround with 3D Games
- Enjoy dramatic 3D positional audio, sophisticated reverb effects, and up to 7.1 surround sound with over 400 existing 3D games and today's hottest titles including Unreal? Tournament 2004, Battlefield Vietnam?, Colin McRae Rally 04?, and more!
MUSIC
Advanced Resolution? 24-bit DVD-Audio
- Encounter the superior quality of Advanced Resolution DVD-Audio in 24-bit multi-channel surround.
Patented CMSS? 3D Audio Technology
- Listen to all stereo recordings including MP3/WMA and CD music in compelling 7.1 surround.
EAX? Music Enhancements
- Dramatically enhance your music with features including Bass Boost, Multi-Band Graphic Equalizer, Audio Clean-Up, and more!
Full Windows Media Player 9 Support
- Enjoy Windows Media 9 Pro audio content in 24-bit/96kHz quality and multi-channel surround.
MOVIES
Built-in Dolby Digital? EX Decoder
- Sound Blaster? Audigy? 2 Value features built-in Dolby Digital? EX decoding to deliver captivating audio playback in 5.1, 6.1, or 7.1 surround with DVD movies.
Complete Cinematic Surround Sound with DVD Movies
- Immerse yourself in captivating theater-like multi-channel surround in traditional 5.1 surround, 6.1 surround with additional rear center channel, or 7.1 surround with a rear center or side surround configuration SpecificationHigh Definition Audio Quality for Playback and Recording
24-bit Digital-to-Analog conversion during playback with sampling rates of 8, 11.025, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 and 96kHz in 7.1 mode and up to 192kHz in stereo mode
24-bit Analog-to-Digital conversion during recording in 8, 16 or 24-bit at sampling rates of 8, 11.025, 16, 22.05, 24, 32, 44.1, 48 and 96kHz
SPDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) input at up to 24-bit/ 96kHz quality
SPDIF output up to 24-bit at 48 or 96kHz
ASIO drivers for low latency (=2ms) multi-track playback and recording at 16-bit/48kHz*
* Latency performance may vary based on system configuration
Sound Blaster? Audigy? 2 Value On-Board Connectors
Line level out (Front / Side / Rear / Center /Subwoofer)
Microphone in
Line in
Digital I/O (for stereo SPDIF output to Digital I/O Module**)
Telephone Answering Device in
Aux In
** Available as upgrade option
+Supports Windows XP SP2REQUIREMENTSGenuine Intel? Pentium? III or Celeron 800MHz, or AMD? 1 GHz processor or faster
Intel?, AMD? or 100% compatible motherboard chipset
Microsoft? Windows? XP, Windows? 2000 SP3 or Windows ME
128 MB RAM
600 MB of free hard disk space
Available PCI 2.1 or higher compliant slot for the audio card
Headphones or amplified speakers (available separately)
CD-ROM/CD-RW or DVD-ROM drive required for software installation
Games or DVD applications viewing
Games: At least 128 MB RAM; a 3D graphics accelerator with at least 32 MB of texture RAM; and 300-500 MB available free hard disk space
DVD: At least second generation DVD-ROM drive with these recommended soft-DVD players: InterVideo's WinDVD 2000 or CyberLinks's PowerDVD 3.0 or later
DVD-Audio: Pentium III/AMD Athlon 1 GHz or faster processor recommended. Requires 256 MB RAM and Windows XP (SP1), Windows 2000 (SP4) or Windows ME. Also requires a second-generation 6x or faster DVD-ROM drive.
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...131-329&depa=1
Plextor 12X DVD+/-RW Black Drive, Model PX-712SA/SW-BL, Retail
Model# PX-712SA/SW-BL Item # N82E16827131329
Detailed Specifications Part # PX-712SA Supported format DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, Multi-border, Multi-session, DVD+VR, DVD-VR, CD-DA, CD-Extra, CD-ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM Mode-2, CD-ROM XA, Photo-CD, Video-CD, Multi-session, CD TEXT, CD-I, CD+G, UDF Write Speed DVD+R: 12X max
DVD+RW: 4X max
DVD-R: 8X max
DVD-RW: 4X max
CD-R: 48X max
CD-RW: 24X max Read Speed CD-ROM: 48X Max
DVD-ROM: 16X Max Buffer Size 8MB Interface Serial ATA Random Access Time DVD-ROM: 150 ms
CD-ROM: 100 ms Data Transfer Rate DVD-ROM: 22.2MB/s
CD-ROM: 7.2MB/s Form Factor 5" Software Contents Roxio Easy CD & DVD Creator 6, Roxio PhotoSuite 5 SE, Roxio DVDMax Player System Requirements Pentium III 800 MHz or faster CPU and 128 MB or higher RAM are required 800 MB HDD available capacity; and 6 GB free space for creating a DVD image file OS Requirements Windows 2000 / XP Features Lossless linking technology enables users to perform basic editing tasks directly on the DVD disc
Buffer UnderRun Proof technology prevents buffer under run errors
POWEREC a sophisticated write strategy for superior quality and stable recording at GIGAREC allows high capacity storage up to 900 MB on a 700 MB disc
Q-CHECK checks and reports written disc quality
SECUREC password protection for your CD-R discs
SILENT MODE enables user to tailor drive operations for specific environments Manufacturer Warranty 1 year