does this seem like a good deal. MB/CPU/RAM/video..

Tactics · 10-23-02, 02:39 PM

I want to get a new MB and CPU and Video - look at my specs, not the best of the best.

I just been waiting and waiting to jump in to the new and latest stuff but i've come to realize I will be waiting forever because the technology just keeps getting better every 6 months. I have to jump in somewhere - why not now. I just want something not really expensive so it will hold me over till NV30, Hammer or even nforce2 which is right around the corner but I need some good feedback when it finally arrives before I buy that. Check this stuff out and tell me what ya think. thx

I need a bargin board and I've read a lot of good reviews. SOYO KT333 DRAGON LITE from direct.mwave.com with a XP1600+

for $165 with Heatsink, fan plus shipping. Just AMD standard heatsink and fan. I have one now that came with my MB and it works great so I won't upgrade the heatsink just yet.

With this memory: $91 ** I like the CAS 2-2-2 rating

CORSAIR MEMORY XMS Extreme Memory Speed Series CMX256A-2700C2 C2 256MB PC2700 DDR RAM Single-size FASTER 333MHz - OEM
CMX256A-2700C2. DDR, PC2700 32x64, Non-ECC, 184-Pin, CAS2 -Unbuffered Requires DDR supported Motherboard - Lifetime Warranty. Model#: CMX256A-2700C2 -OEM Special Free FedEx Saver Shipping

And Video: $88

Asus V8170 DDR Geforce 4 MX440 DDR 64mb TV outThe V8170DDR leverages the GeForce4 MX DDR GPU with 64MB DDR SDRAM to provide competitive performance and value for mainstream PCs. Lightspeed Memory Architecture II, nView, and Accuview Antialiasing.
Specifications:
Resolutions up to: 2048x1536 at 32bpp
Chipset: NVIDIA® GeForce 4 MX 440 GPU
RAMDAC: 350
Memory Clock: 400
Core Clock: 270
Vertical Refresh Rate: 60-240 Hz
VGA outport: Standard 15-pin D-sub
TV-out port: S-VHS & Composite

I want a video card under $100. I don't have to spend like $150 for a card that has 128 MB right now. I believe this is a good card for the price. Any others that come to mind let me know.

So what's your thoughts boys? good deal? I think so.

I'm not up to par with the audio chips that have been coming out with the MB's. I could actually use this on board instead of my Audigy - is this wise? I don't think the sound on board is that advanced to let go of your sound card just yet. True?

**ragejg** · 10-23-02, 02:49 PM

UNLESS YOU BADLY WANT ALL NVIEW FEATURES...

I'd really recommend a Geforce 3 rather than those darn MX cards. You can find them for very very reasonable prices on pricewatch.com...

- ragejg

Gator · 10-23-02, 03:09 PM

GF4 TI4200 is only $120 and it's much much much more powerful than GF4 MX card.

http://www.pricewatch.com
http://www.newegg.com

10-23-02, 02:39 PM	#1
Tactics Green Lantern Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Wakefield, RI Posts: 152	does this seem like a good deal. MB/CPU/RAM/video.. I want to get a new MB and CPU and Video - look at my specs, not the best of the best. I just been waiting and waiting to jump in to the new and latest stuff but i've come to realize I will be waiting forever because the technology just keeps getting better every 6 months. I have to jump in somewhere - why not now. I just want something not really expensive so it will hold me over till NV30, Hammer or even nforce2 which is right around the corner but I need some good feedback when it finally arrives before I buy that. Check this stuff out and tell me what ya think. thx I need a bargin board and I've read a lot of good reviews. SOYO KT333 DRAGON LITE from direct.mwave.com with a XP1600+ for $165 with Heatsink, fan plus shipping. Just AMD standard heatsink and fan. I have one now that came with my MB and it works great so I won't upgrade the heatsink just yet. With this memory: $91 ** I like the CAS 2-2-2 rating CORSAIR MEMORY XMS Extreme Memory Speed Series CMX256A-2700C2 C2 256MB PC2700 DDR RAM Single-size FASTER 333MHz - OEM CMX256A-2700C2. DDR, PC2700 32x64, Non-ECC, 184-Pin, CAS2 -Unbuffered Requires DDR supported Motherboard - Lifetime Warranty. Model#: CMX256A-2700C2 -OEM Special Free FedEx Saver Shipping And Video: $88 Asus V8170 DDR Geforce 4 MX440 DDR 64mb TV outThe V8170DDR leverages the GeForce4 MX DDR GPU with 64MB DDR SDRAM to provide competitive performance and value for mainstream PCs. Lightspeed Memory Architecture II, nView, and Accuview Antialiasing. Specifications: Resolutions up to: 2048x1536 at 32bpp Chipset: NVIDIA® GeForce 4 MX 440 GPU RAMDAC: 350 Memory Clock: 400 Core Clock: 270 Vertical Refresh Rate: 60-240 Hz VGA outport: Standard 15-pin D-sub TV-out port: S-VHS & Composite I want a video card under $100. I don't have to spend like $150 for a card that has 128 MB right now. I believe this is a good card for the price. Any others that come to mind let me know. So what's your thoughts boys? good deal? I think so. I'm not up to par with the audio chips that have been coming out with the MB's. I could actually use this on board instead of my Audigy - is this wise? I don't think the sound on board is that advanced to let go of your sound card just yet. True? __________________ "The man who learns only what others know is ignorant as if he learns nothing. The treasures of knowledge are the most rare, and guarded most harshly" -Chronicle of the First Age

10-23-02, 02:49 PM	#2
ragejg Moderator Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Finger Lakes of Hell, NY Posts: 5,584	ditch that vidcard... UNLESS YOU BADLY WANT ALL NVIEW FEATURES... I'd really recommend a Geforce 3 rather than those darn MX cards. You can find them for very very reasonable prices on pricewatch.com... - ragejg __________________ *-ragejg-* Phenom II x3 720 @ 2.8-3.4ghz \| Cooled by Arctic Freezer Pro 64 \| Asus M3A (AMD770/SB600), 1104 BIOS & MOSFET Heatsinks \| 2x2gb G.Skill DDR2 \| PowerColor Radeon HD 4870 512mb \| SB Audigy 2 ZS \| WD 2500 AAKS Caviar Blue HD \| Antec EarthWatts 650 PSU \| DVD/RW \| Sunbeam Tuniq case \| MS Wireless Laser Desktop 6000 \| 360 pad \| Two PS2 pads \| 26" Sanyo 720p LCD \| Denon HT Receiver with NHT SuperOnes \| Altec Lansing sub \| Vista 64 \| Couch X2 4800+ 939 @ 2.4ghz \| Cooled by Arctic Alpine AC \| Asus A8V Deluxe \| 3gb OCZ Gold \| PowerColor AGP HD3850 512mb \| PATA RAID 0 Config \| MyBook 500 \| X-Clio Goodpower 500W \| DVD/RW \| 19" Acer 4:3 LCD + 15" ViewSonic 4:3 LCD \| Case by Cybertron \| Creative Inspire T3100 2.1 Speakers/Sub \| Vista 32 *In Memoriam*

10-23-02, 03:09 PM	#3
Gator Unreal Tournament Gamer Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New York Posts: 2,381	GF4 TI4200 is only $120 and it's much much much more powerful than GF4 MX card. http://www.pricewatch.com http://www.newegg.com __________________ Athlon64 3200 Clawhammer / Asus K8N-E Deluxe / 1GB Crucial DDR400 / Geforce 6600GT 128MB AGP / Windows XP Pro

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