On Thu, 26 Jan 2006 13:10:09 -0600, you wrote:
>I am running XP-Pro w/ auto update enabled. Every 5 years or so I feel a need
>to get bigger, faster, and arguably better hardware. Tinkering with my home
>computer is a hobby of sorts. I want to be able to play DVD's and movies from
>my HD as well as having a machine that will work well for other home uses and
>light business applications. I also want to be able to run Vista, but not
>until after all of the rest of you on the List have figured out all the bugs
>and problems. I don't want to do this again for another 5 years or so. My
>plan is to pull my HD's and CD-DVD drives and pop them into a new box.
>
>Here's what I'm thinking of about, and would appreciate any thoughts. This is
>part of a package from Tiger Direct but these components are also available
>from a local over the counter seller who will assemble for the cost of labor.
>I tried doing some research and realized I was overwhelmed by the choices in
>MB/CPU/RAM products and decided to start with a package and go from there.
>
>Abit AX8 Via Socket 939 ATX MB
>AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ 2.0GHz socket 939 Processor
>Corsair Dual Channel 1024MB PC3200 DDR Memory (2 x 512MB)
>550 Watt ATX 120mm Fan Modular Power Supply
>
>As is always the case, List members' time and thoughts are greatly appreciated.
>
>Harry
Hi I have been running a 400Watt Power supply for about 3 years since my
350 melted and last November the 400 melted so now I've got a 650W supply
and it's cool & quiet.
5 x Hdd 1 x DVD 1 x DVD/CD RW floppy multi card reader + front USB
Firewire nVidia 5600 GX 8 x AGP graphics P3 3.2Gh 1.5Gb RAM Gigabyte MOBO
Power supply is made by Q-TEC PSU triple fan 24P gold plated both 24 & 20
pin systems cost= £45GBPounds or $75US
Sir Hugh of Bognor
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