first build

[athalonhead]

I am building my first computer. My compaq is all souped up and is working perfect and is no fun anymore. I have already picked these parts -new egg is great. this computer is just for internet surfing no gaming. a couple of questions are

what power supply/watts/good brand
40gig hard drive/long lasting

<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=totalPrice>CHAINTECH "SKT600" KT600 Chipset Motherboard for AMD Socket A CPU -RETAIL
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Model# SKT600 </TD></TR><TR><TD>Item # N82E16813152040</TD></TR><TR><TD>
Specifications:
Supported CPU: Socket A for AMD Athlon XP/Athlon/Duron processor
Chipset:VIA KT600 + VT8237
FSB: 400/333/266MHz
RAM: 3x DIMM for DDR400/333/266 Max 3GB
IDE: 2x UDMA 133 up to 4 Devices
Slots: 1x AGP 8X/4X, 5x PCI
Ports: 2xPS/2,8xUSB2.0(Rear 2),1xLAN,2xCOM,1xLPT,1xGame,Audio Ports
Onboard Audio: C-media 5.1-Channel AC'97 Codec
Onboard LAN: 10/100Mb Ethernet by VIA VT6103 PHY
Onboard SATA: 2x SATA 150
Form Factor: ATX


<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=totalPrice>AMD Athlon 1.33 GHz, 266MHz FSB, 256K Cache Processor - OEM
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Model# CPU-AMD-A1333/PGA266 </TD></TR><TR><TD>Item # N82E16819103156</TD></TR><TR><TD>Specifications:
Model: AMD Athlon 1.33GHz
Core: Thunderbird
Operating Frequency: 1.33GHz
FSB: 266MHz
Cache: L1/64K+64K; L2/256K
Voltage: 1.75V
Process: 0.18Micron
Socket: Socket A
Multimedia Instruction: MMX, 3DNOW!
Packaging: OEM( Processor Only)



<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=totalPrice>Dynatron Copper CPU Cooler for Socket A, Model "BH-610" -RETAIL </TD></TR><TR><TD>
Model# BH-610 </TD></TR><TR><TD>Item # N82E16835114011</TD></TR><TR><TD>
Features:
Compatibility: AMD K7 Socket A/462 up to XP3200+
Dimensions: Fan: 60 x 60 x 10 mm, Heat Sink: 63 x 62 x 45 mm
Bearing Type: Ball Bearing
Nominal Speed(RPM): 4500
Max Air Flow:(CFM): 17.87
Max Pressure: 0.13 Inch-H2O
HeatSink Material: Copper C1020
Rated Voltage: 12V DC
Connector: 3-Pin
Noise(dBA): 34.15I am building my first computer. My compaq is all souped up and is working perfect and is no fun anymore. I have already picked these parts -new egg is great. this computer is just for internet surfing no gaming. a couple of questions are

what power supply/watts/good brand
40gig hard drive/long lasting

<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=totalPrice>CHAINTECH "SKT600" KT600 Chipset Motherboard for AMD Socket A CPU -RETAIL
</TD></TR><TR><TD>
Model# SKT600 </TD></TR><TR><TD>Item # N82E16813152040</TD></TR><TR><TD>
Specifications:
Supported CPU: Socket A for AMD Athlon XP/Athlon/Duron processor
Chipset:VIA KT600 + VT8237
FSB: 400/333/266MHz
RAM: 3x DIMM for DDR400/333/266 Max 3GB
IDE: 2x UDMA 133 up to 4 Devices
Slots: 1x AGP 8X/4X, 5x PCI
Ports: 2xPS/2,8xUSB2.0(Rear 2),1xLAN,2xCOM,1xLPT,1xGame,Audio Ports
Onboard Audio: C-media 5.1-Channel AC'97 Codec
Onboard LAN: 10/100Mb Ethernet by VIA VT6103 PHY
Onboard SATA: 2x SATA 150
Form Factor: ATX


<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=totalPrice>AMD Athlon 1.33 GHz, 266MHz FSB, 256K Cache Processor - OEM
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Model# CPU-AMD-A1333/PGA266 </TD></TR><TR><TD>Item # N82E16819103156</TD></TR><TR><TD>Specifications:
Model: AMD Athlon 1.33GHz
Core: Thunderbird
Operating Frequency: 1.33GHz
FSB: 266MHz
Cache: L1/64K+64K; L2/256K
Voltage: 1.75V
Process: 0.18Micron
Socket: Socket A
Multimedia Instruction: MMX, 3DNOW!
Packaging: OEM( Processor Only)



<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=totalPrice>Dynatron Copper CPU Cooler for Socket A, Model "BH-610" -RETAIL </TD></TR><TR><TD>
Model# BH-610 </TD></TR><TR><TD>Item # N82E16835114011</TD></TR><TR><TD>
Features:
Compatibility: AMD K7 Socket A/462 up to XP3200+
Dimensions: Fan: 60 x 60 x 10 mm, Heat Sink: 63 x 62 x 45 mm
Bearing Type: Ball Bearing
Nominal Speed(RPM): 4500
Max Air Flow:(CFM): 17.87
Max Pressure: 0.13 Inch-H2O
HeatSink Material: Copper C1020
Rated Voltage: 12V DC
Connector: 3-Pin
Noise(dBA): 34.15

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[Yawgm0th]

Re: first build

Drop the Athlon and cooler and get this:

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=19-104-210&depa=0

Faster, longer warranty, cheaper overall.

Get an 80GB drive from Maxtor, Seagate, or Western Digital, preferably Seagate. A 40GB drive is only marginally cheaper these days, and you basically pay about $5 for twice as much space if you get an 80GB.

A 350W Antec/Thermaltake/Enermax ought to do.

Do you need RAM?

[athalonhead]

Re: first build

I am going to get just what i need and upgrade later i was looking at this one will this one work? I think I like your idea about the processor.



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Model# MD6428UOE </TD></TR><TR><TD>Item # N82E16820141175</TD></TR><TR><TD>
Specifications:
Manufacturer: pqi
Speed: DDR266(PC2100)
Type: 184-Pin DDR SDRAM
Error Checking: Non-ECC
Registered/Unbuffered: Unbuffered
Cas Latency: 2.5
Support Voltage: 2.5V
Bandwidth: 2.1GB/s
Organization: 16M x 64-Bit
Warranty: Lifetime
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[wayout44]

Re: first build

You'll want PC2700 as a minimum for that CPU, PC2100 will be a bottleneck for the CPU.

[athalonhead]

Re: first build

The memory has me confused this is what it said on the mother board RAM: 3x DIMM for DDR400/333/266 Max 3GB- Thats why i picked ddr266. I think this is the hard drive i will use.I like the 5 year warrenty. I may be able to spend more on the cpu.I was thinking this athalon xp2500 but the athalonxp 2900 is only $15 more.What memory would I need for the xp cpu? Am I going to be able to clock the processor and the memory with this motherboard? also what are good cd reader writers and 3.5 floppy a drives? Thanks for the help so far


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Seagate 80GB 7200RPM IDE Hard Drive, Model ST380011A, OEM
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Model# ST380011A
</TD></TR><TR><TD>Item # N82E16822148015</TD></TR><TR><TD>

Specifications:
Capacity: 80GB
Average Seek Time: 8.5 ms
Buffer: 2MB
Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM
Interface: IDE Ultra ATA100
Features: 350 Gs non-op shock, 3D Defense System
Manufacturer Warranty: 5 year
Packaging: OEM

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AMD Athlon XP 2500+ "Barton", 55W 333 FSB, 512K Cache Processor - OEM
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Model# AXDL2500DLV4D </TD></TR><TR><TD>Item # N82E16819103506</TD></TR><TR><TD>Specifications:
Model: AMD Athlon XP 2500+
Core: Barton
Operating Frequency: 1.83GHz
FSB: 333MHz
Cache: L1/64K+64K; L2/512K
Voltage:55W 1.5V
Process: 0.13Micron
Socket: Socket A
Multimedia Instruction: MMX, SSE, 3DNOW!, 3DNOW</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>

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[wayout44]

Re: first build

That CPU has a DDR333 (166MHz) FSB but PC2100 is only DDR266 (133MHz) where as PC2700 runs at the same speed as that CPU's FSB.

[athalonhead]

Re: first build

Ok I get it I use a pc 2700 memory chip to match the fsb of the cpu but not more than 3 gigs total . I just want to get what I need to get the computer turned on so I can learn what you do to program it. I will start with one 256 meg chip and add 2 more later.


What are the good brands 256 meg memory?

CDRW good brands?

Am I going to be able to clock the proscessor and the memory?

This is the case I was looking at
where do you put the hard drive?
Pics of a similar completed system would help alot

[Yawgm0th]

Re: first build

Get PC3200 or PC2700 from Kreton, Corsair, PQI, Crucial, Geil, OCZ, or Mushkin.

Look to the lower right of the picture. Those bays are where your drives go; you just have to screw them in the keep them in.