i consulted two threads of gaming rigs and quadmaster`s recommendations for amd rigs.
i also consulted our hardware guru darklord.
A64 3000 + winchester
MSI RS 480 M2 - IL
512 MB DDR 400 (my dealer recommends symtronics)
80 bg seagate baracudda sata
17" samsung 963 MB
KEy board and mouse logitech optical
cabinet any
powersupply VIP 400 w
Benq 1640 DVD writer
average grade speakers (need recommendation and prices of these)
tv tuner Pinnacle PCTV plus or Compro TV mate PVR
will be looking to use onblard gfx solutions for now.
may think of agp solutions
then my choices would be
MSI ne0 2 Platinum with geforce fx 5200
or
ASUS a8v deluxe with geforce fx 5200
also need prices foe ATI x300 and NVIDIA 6200TC based pcie cards if fal within budget may opt it with rs480 board.
i hope with help of te members i will be successfull in creating a good rig.
my friends is not a comp geek so no oc/ high gaming.
only casual gaming and tv watching and online stock deals are his main priorities.
i also consulted our hardware guru darklord.
A64 3000 + winchester
MSI RS 480 M2 - IL
512 MB DDR 400 (my dealer recommends symtronics)
80 bg seagate baracudda sata
17" samsung 963 MB
KEy board and mouse logitech optical
cabinet any
powersupply VIP 400 w
Benq 1640 DVD writer
average grade speakers (need recommendation and prices of these)
tv tuner Pinnacle PCTV plus or Compro TV mate PVR
will be looking to use onblard gfx solutions for now.
may think of agp solutions
then my choices would be
MSI ne0 2 Platinum with geforce fx 5200
or
ASUS a8v deluxe with geforce fx 5200
also need prices foe ATI x300 and NVIDIA 6200TC based pcie cards if fal within budget may opt it with rs480 board.
i hope with help of te members i will be successfull in creating a good rig.
my friends is not a comp geek so no oc/ high gaming.
only casual gaming and tv watching and online stock deals are his main priorities.