heck, i didn't realise on-board raid was so expensive (cpu-wise)

hehehe...funny that Pointy...just read a review (i think it was atomic, tho i'm not 100% sure) on the tdk drive today...very impressive

was the top pick too, looks trick with that cover thing

...also funny u mention auspc...hehe i was just there on tuesday to pick up new keyboard LOL

hehehe...go silver!!!

http://www.dansdata.com/images/2boards/zippy500.jpg

...just to match new explorer 3.0 ...hmm i guess mouse size is a personal taste thing, but i find after using computer for long hours, small mice make my hand cramped so i bought a larger one after using the smaller intellimouse optical for a few months

anyway, it's quite a sound system u got worked out i think, so all the best!!!

& most importantly...HAVE FUN with ur new beast!!! heheheheeh!!!

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Originally posted by PointyDC Fraggle, On board RAID cards are sweet, and the MSI that i'm getting actually has one, but the problem is, that unlike separate IDE RAID cards, the onboard RAID's uses roughly 1/7 of the CPU's power, meaning not as much CPU thinking going into games etc. The TDK burner is expensive, but the reason i want it (god im a sucker for advertising) is cos it looks sick, and would go pretty well with the aluminium case. As for the aluminium case, i'm really not sure about it yet.. cos there are other one's which look better, but are a lot more expensive. I'm basing this computer marginally off this rig --> http://www.auspcmarket.com.au/review.php3?t=2195 and it doesnt look too shabby there Seagate's are cheap now, that's why im getting them, and as for the optical mouse, the Kensington's really small (like fingertip control) and i like that in a mouse, easier than moving your whole damn hand about. NIGHTERROR The Triplex card can be seen here --> http://www.auspcmarket.com.au/review.php3?t=2645 , it's AUS$340, which is rougly $170 American, and 130 pounds in the UK (although knowing the UK, it'll be the same price as Australia, just with pounds, hence 340 pounds) But i cant really change much now, i've sent the list to my Dad whose gonna pass it onto some other goon to make it, we shall see Ciao Pointy

Thanks for the information ...the price seems to be ok and the card looks very cool

Ciao


i hope to buy one too

good choice and nice computer but I would've stuck with an ASUS motherboard...particularly the ASUS A7V series (they also have a RAID version) have fun with your new toy!

-Aaron

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Mmmm, that silver keyboard is pretty tasty, i'll look into that after i get the new comp, seeing i cant really change it now, as it's being built. Annoying part is, is the guy that we're getting to build the computer will say that it's all too much, and i'll end up having a 20gig hard-drive Ahh well, i'm hoping for the best... i just wanna play some new games.. i'm getting a bit sick of GTA1 and stupid dosgames, heheh


Later,
Pointy

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Originally posted by PointyDC Mmmm, that silver keyboard is pretty tasty, i'll look into that after i get the new comp, seeing i cant really change it now, as it's being built. Annoying part is, is the guy that we're getting to build the computer will say that it's all too much, and i'll end up having a 20gig hard-drive Ahh well, i'm hoping for the best... i just wanna play some new games.. i'm getting a bit sick of GTA1 and stupid dosgames, heheh Later, Pointy

Well Pointy, even though i dont know you, if you paid for the parts of your computer and if you lived closer to me I would build your computer for you! but looking at how you are across the pacific ocean from me, i don't see that happening...hahah...oh well...its the thought that counts right? lates...like i said before...enjoy your new toy!

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-Aaron

dont get the XP 2000+
it is too expensive
the XP 1900+ or 1800+ is a lot cheaper [ at least it is in canada ]
you have to watch for the price drops because
the top processor can be like $250
second best 235
third best $ 180
thats the one you go for

as far as the MB
get the Asus A7N266-C [ on board digital sound card ]
and for video
ATI all in wonder 7500 64 meg video card with TV out and remote

the MB is by far the most stable on the market and supports up to Athlon XP 2100+ CPU
has dual ram slots that if used double up the bandwith
ETC.......got all these right now and I love em

getting the Western digital 8 meg buffer HD because after having such a kick ass system its the HD that slows everything down

www.canadacomputers.com prices are good

MB - 158CND
CPU - 1800XP $179CND
Vid - 245CND
Kingmax pc 2700 ddr RAM 115CND
western digital 80 GB 8 meg Cache - 193CND

plus 15% tax

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Prog a la Chill

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Originally posted by Pepi9317 dont get the XP 2000+ it is too expensive the XP 1900+ or 1800+ is a lot cheaper [ at least it is in canada ] you have to watch for the price drops because the top processor can be like $250 second best 235 third best $ 180 thats the one you go for as far as the MB get the Asus A7N266-C [ on board digital sound card ] and for video ATI all in wonder 7500 64 meg video card with TV out and remote the MB is by far the most stable on the market and supports up to Athlon XP 2100+ CPU has dual ram slots that if used double up the bandwith ETC.......got all these right now and I love em getting the Western digital 8 meg buffer HD because after having such a kick ass system its the HD that slows everything down www.canadacomputers.com prices are good MB - 158CND CPU - 1800XP $179CND Vid - 245CND Kingmax pc 2700 ddr RAM 115CND western digital 80 GB 8 meg Cache - 193CND plus 15% tax

NOW THAT's what i'm talking about!!!!! the western digital limited edition 120GB 8MB Buffer hard drive!!!! i want that...too bad its so freakin expensive!

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Well yea, i looked at the 8meg buffered WD, but i dun have the moolahh. That's why i've gone the 2 80gigers under a RAID 0 which will be pretty damn fast. As for the motherboard, i've been getting so many different opinions between the MSI board which im getting, and ASUS board. I've weighed it up (price and majority of opinions) and chose the MSI. 3D card will stay the GeForce 4 Ti4200, i aint goin near the ATI Radeon range as an overclocked Ti4200 shits on it. Thanks for ur info though... opened my eyes abit What you said about the 1800+/1900+ instead of the 2000+ i've taken into account, and have got the guy to put either 1800 or 1900, not sure yet.


Cheers bro,
Pointy

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