New System - What Do You Think???

[Nomis]

I've done a ton of research and this is what I've come up with based on price, proven performance, and reliability. Let me know what you all think.

CASE:
COOLER MASTER PAC-T01-E1 $98
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproductdesc.asp?DEPA=0&description=11-119-029&ATT=Cases+Computer+Cases&CMP=OTC-C173T

MOBO: $110
REFURBISHED: ASUS 875P Chipset Motherboard for Intel Socket 478 CPU, Model "P4C800-E DELUXE" ?RETAIL
Item # N82E16813131464R
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=13-131-464R&depa=0

CPU: $187
INTEL P4 2.8 NORTHWOOD SOCKET 478 W/HEATSINK
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=19-116-161&depa=1

CPU HEATSINK: $40
ZALMAN CNPS7000A-Cu Pure Copper CPU Cooler for AMD XP Socket 462/ 754 and Intel Socket 478
Item # N82E16835118109
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=35-118-109&depa=1

MEMORY: $150
Corsair Value Select 184 Pin 512MB DDR PC-3200 ? OEM
Item # N82E16820145026
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=20-145-026&depa=0

VIDEO CARD: $197
MSI RX9800PRO-TD128SP Radeon 9800 PRO AGP 8X 128MB DDR Video Card w/TV-Out & DVI Retail
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=14-127-127&depa=1

ZipZoomFly Part#: 321908
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=321908

PSU: $36
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=17-153-006&depa=0

[DVD-Man]

Looks good. but why not get a Prescott CPU with HT?

[camperz0]

prescott runs hot ;)

i hear intel is redesigning the prescott architecture or sumin

[bulliedn2silence]

go amd, you'll save 100 bucks easy...haha the choice is your though...looks like a nice system, i take it the 500 dollar price limit went out the window...lol

[Daytona]

CPU: $187
INTEL P4 2.8 NORTHWOOD SOCKET 478 W/HEATSINK



I would get prescott.




CPU HEATSINK: $40
ZALMAN CNPS7000A-Cu Pure Copper CPU Cooler for AMD XP Socket 462/ 754 and Intel Socket 478
Item # N82E16835118109


get the XP-120 with 120mm fan.

its much better and blows eveything otta the water


and if you want get faster ram "ONLY" if you are going to Overclock and if you are not planing on overclocking really no need for after market heatsink eather.

[Nomis]

i take it the 500 dollar price limit went out the window...lol
LOL, yeah, I'm shooting for $750-$800 now.

[TechDude]

LOL. And the XP-120 kicks ass.

[Nevermore]

well, I'd also say go AMD. but, just a personal preference. If you are going to overclock though, I'd say you've got about the perfect set-up. If you aren't an overclocker, I'd just use a stock cpu fan, (so buy it retail not oem, then it comes w/ a fan), and buy a cheaper case. then you would have extra money to just throw at a faster processor. Otherwise, you've got a great setup for overclocking. If you've never done it, just ask someone around here for a little advice, theres more to it then meets the eye sometimes. gotta make sure you burn it in nice and good, lol. :)