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In article <9odi59$98b$1@plutonium.btinternet.com>, JNIK
<Shaw57@btinternet.com> writes
>I have been scanning these newgroups for ages for information on the system
>i wanted to compile.  This is my first homebuild so i am taking alot of care
>over what components i select.  Below is what i think i want, but i would
>really appreciate anyones advice on any alternatives to products in my
>setup.  Also, will all of the components i wanna buy be compatible? thanks
>very much for any help you can offer, very much appreciated
>
>AMD Athlon Socket A 1.2GHZ (�83.44)
>Asus A7M266 (�129.94)
>IBM Deskstar 41.1 GB (�90.64)
>Creative GeForce 2 Pro 64MB (�152.75)
>Creative Blaster 52x CD rom (�28.20)
>Suntek Vision ATX 300 psu (�62.27)
>Crucial 256MB DDR RAM (�30.59)
>Creative SoundBlaster PCI 512 (�37.99)
>
>That's it! does anyone think there is anything else i might need? i already
>have a floppy drive, monitor, keyboard and mouse.
>thanks for your help
>JNIK
>
Your cpu won't last very long without a heatsink and fan... and you'll
need a case, come to that... ;-)

Where are you getting these prices? Presumably they include VAT? �83.44
is a very good price for a 1.2 Athlon if that includes VAT.

Personally I'd think about an Abit mobo, say the KG7. It's had really
good reviews. If Asus, what's the difference between the A7M266 and the
A7A266 mobos?
-- 
Paul B

"JNIK" <Shaw57@btinternet.com> wrote in message
news:9odi59$98b$1@plutonium.btinternet.com...
> I have been scanning these newgroups for ages for information on the
system
> i wanted to compile.  This is my first homebuild so i am taking alot of
care
> over what components i select.  Below is what i think i want, but i would
> really appreciate anyones advice on any alternatives to products in my
> setup.  Also, will all of the components i wanna buy be compatible? thanks
> very much for any help you can offer, very much appreciated
>
> AMD Athlon Socket A 1.2GHZ (�83.44)
> Asus A7M266 (�129.94)
> IBM Deskstar 41.1 GB (�90.64)
> Creative GeForce 2 Pro 64MB (�152.75)
> Creative Blaster 52x CD rom (�28.20)
> Suntek Vision ATX 300 psu (�62.27)
> Crucial 256MB DDR RAM (�30.59)
> Creative SoundBlaster PCI 512 (�37.99)
>
> That's it! does anyone think there is anything else i might need? i
already
> have a floppy drive, monitor, keyboard and mouse.
> thanks for your help
> JNIK
>
>
Some Creative CDroms do not have a good reputation
Teac is a good solid drive

hugh

"JNIK" <Shaw57@btinternet.com> wrote in message
news:9odi59$98b$1@plutonium.btinternet.com...
> I have been scanning these newgroups for ages for information on the
system
> i wanted to compile.  This is my first homebuild so i am taking alot of
care
> over what components i select.  Below is what i think i want, but i would
> really appreciate anyones advice on any alternatives to products in my
> setup.  Also, will all of the components i wanna buy be compatible? thanks
> very much for any help you can offer, very much appreciated
>
> AMD Athlon Socket A 1.2GHZ (�83.44)
> Asus A7M266 (�129.94)
> IBM Deskstar 41.1 GB (�90.64)
> Creative GeForce 2 Pro 64MB (�152.75)
> Creative Blaster 52x CD rom (�28.20)
> Suntek Vision ATX 300 psu (�62.27)
> Crucial 256MB DDR RAM (�30.59)
> Creative SoundBlaster PCI 512 (�37.99)
>
> That's it! does anyone think there is anything else i might need? i
already
> have a floppy drive, monitor, keyboard and mouse.
> thanks for your help
> JNIK
>

What are you getting for the CPU HS/Fan ??  I assume the Suntek thing is the
case ?  I would strongly suggest you look at the GlobalWin 802 case,  it may
not be the prettiest around but it is functionally excellent.  You can get
it at Overclockers UK,  Tekheads and Overclocking Store.  For a review have
a look at it on  www.overclockers.co.uk . . . .
--
regards, SimonG
www.PCHitec.com
www.GamersPCs.com
www.SimonG.co.uk

It depends what you are going to use it for. I would think about what you
are going to use the graphics card for, then think whether a �50 card would
do the same job....

....you could be surprised!

--
Dave Hammond, editor of 5IFTY - 5 Items Free To You.
Free cash, free bets, free stuff! www.5ifty.net


"JNIK" <Shaw57@btinternet.com> wrote in message
news:9odi59$98b$1@plutonium.btinternet.com...
> I have been scanning these newgroups for ages for information on the
system
> i wanted to compile.  This is my first homebuild so i am taking alot of
care
> over what components i select.  Below is what i think i want, but i would
> really appreciate anyones advice on any alternatives to products in my
> setup.  Also, will all of the components i wanna buy be compatible? thanks
> very much for any help you can offer, very much appreciated
>
> AMD Athlon Socket A 1.2GHZ (�83.44)
> Asus A7M266 (�129.94)
> IBM Deskstar 41.1 GB (�90.64)
> Creative GeForce 2 Pro 64MB (�152.75)
> Creative Blaster 52x CD rom (�28.20)
> Suntek Vision ATX 300 psu (�62.27)
> Crucial 256MB DDR RAM (�30.59)
> Creative SoundBlaster PCI 512 (�37.99)
>
> That's it! does anyone think there is anything else i might need? i
already
> have a floppy drive, monitor, keyboard and mouse.
> thanks for your help
> JNIK
>
>

"Paul" <paul@PaulBrewer.org> wrote in message
news:MBAbXXAdGlq7EwVF@clara.net...
> In article <9odi59$98b$1@plutonium.btinternet.com>, JNIK
> <Shaw57@btinternet.com> writes
> >I have been scanning these newgroups for ages for information on the
system
> >i wanted to compile.  This is my first homebuild so i am taking alot of
care
> >over what components i select.  Below is what i think i want, but i would
> >really appreciate anyones advice on any alternatives to products in my
> >setup.  Also, will all of the components i wanna buy be compatible?
thanks
> >very much for any help you can offer, very much appreciated
> >
> >AMD Athlon Socket A 1.2GHZ (?3.44)
> >Asus A7M266 (?29.94)
> >IBM Deskstar 41.1 GB (?0.64)
> >Creative GeForce 2 Pro 64MB (?52.75)
> >Creative Blaster 52x CD rom (?8.20)
> >Suntek Vision ATX 300 psu (?2.27)
> >Crucial 256MB DDR RAM (?0.59)
> >Creative SoundBlaster PCI 512 (?7.99)
> >
> >That's it! does anyone think there is anything else i might need? i
already
> >have a floppy drive, monitor, keyboard and mouse.
> >thanks for your help
> >JNIK
> >
> Your cpu won't last very long without a heatsink and fan... and you'll
> need a case, come to that... ;-)
>
> Where are you getting these prices? Presumably they include VAT? ?3.44
> is a very good price for a 1.2 Athlon if that includes VAT.
>
> Personally I'd think about an Abit mobo, say the KG7. It's had really
> good reviews. If Asus, what's the difference between the A7M266 and the
> A7A266 mobos?

A7A = Ali Magik 1 chipset, supports DDR & SDR
A7M = AMD Chipset, DDR only, better performance

J@T

JNIK <Shaw57@btinternet.com> wrote in message
news:9odi59$98b$1@plutonium.btinternet.com...
> I have been scanning these newgroups for ages for information on the
system
> i wanted to compile.  This is my first homebuild so i am taking alot of
care
> over what components i select.  Below is what i think i want, but i would
> really appreciate anyones advice on any alternatives to products in my
> setup.  Also, will all of the components i wanna buy be compatible? thanks
> very much for any help you can offer, very much appreciated
>
> AMD Athlon Socket A 1.2GHZ (�83.44)
> Asus A7M266 (�129.94)
> IBM Deskstar 41.1 GB (�90.64)
> Creative GeForce 2 Pro 64MB (�152.75)
> Creative Blaster 52x CD rom (�28.20)
> Suntek Vision ATX 300 psu (�62.27)
> Crucial 256MB DDR RAM (�30.59)
> Creative SoundBlaster PCI 512 (�37.99)
>
> That's it! does anyone think there is anything else i might need? i
already
> have a floppy drive, monitor, keyboard and mouse.
> thanks for your help
> JNIK


Think about going for a 1.4GHz Athlon, overclockers.co.uk will do you a 1.4
for �87.52 pre VAT (�102 inc VAT), and they are saying its a quite
overclockable chip.

Also it might be worth waiting till the 12th of October when AMD will
release the next familiy of CPU (Palmetto or Athlon XP), if anything it
might knock the prices down on the "old" CPUs.


--
Rules are written for those who lack the ability to truly reason,
But for those who can, rules become nothing more than guidelines,
And live their lives governed not by rules but by reason.
     - James McGuigan

"Hugh Pearce" <hugh@hpearce.freeserve.co.uk> wrote in message
news:9odl90$co612$1@ID-45001.news.dfncis.de...
>
> "JNIK" <Shaw57@btinternet.com> wrote in message
> news:9odi59$98b$1@plutonium.btinternet.com...
> > I have been scanning these newgroups for ages for information on the
> system
> > i wanted to compile.  This is my first homebuild so i am taking alot of
> care
> > over what components i select.  Below is what i think i want, but i
would
> > really appreciate anyones advice on any alternatives to products in my
> > setup.  Also, will all of the components i wanna buy be compatible?
thanks
> > very much for any help you can offer, very much appreciated
> >
> > AMD Athlon Socket A 1.2GHZ (�83.44)
> > Asus A7M266 (�129.94)
> > IBM Deskstar 41.1 GB (�90.64)
> > Creative GeForce 2 Pro 64MB (�152.75)
> > Creative Blaster 52x CD rom (�28.20)
> > Suntek Vision ATX 300 psu (�62.27)
> > Crucial 256MB DDR RAM (�30.59)
> > Creative SoundBlaster PCI 512 (�37.99)
> >
> > That's it! does anyone think there is anything else i might need? i
> already
> > have a floppy drive, monitor, keyboard and mouse.
> > thanks for your help
> > JNIK
> >
> >
> Some Creative CDroms do not have a good reputation
> Teac is a good solid drive
>
> hugh

Does anything from "Creative" have a good reputation? They suck.

Cedric

Y not use a DVD+CDRW drive?
they are farely cheap and make your PC alot more fun :)

Dave Hammond <davidjhammond@blueyonder.co.uk> wrote in message
news:9odkh9$ch0vk$1@ID-37023.news.dfncis.de...
> It depends what you are going to use it for. I would think about what you
> are going to use the graphics card for, then think whether a �50 card
would
> do the same job....
>
> ....you could be surprised!
>
> --
> Dave Hammond, editor of 5IFTY - 5 Items Free To You.
> Free cash, free bets, free stuff! www.5ifty.net
>
>
> "JNIK" <Shaw57@btinternet.com> wrote in message
> news:9odi59$98b$1@plutonium.btinternet.com...
> > I have been scanning these newgroups for ages for information on the
> system
> > i wanted to compile.  This is my first homebuild so i am taking alot of
> care
> > over what components i select.  Below is what i think i want, but i
would
> > really appreciate anyones advice on any alternatives to products in my
> > setup.  Also, will all of the components i wanna buy be compatible?
thanks
> > very much for any help you can offer, very much appreciated
> >
> > AMD Athlon Socket A 1.2GHZ (�83.44)
> > Asus A7M266 (�129.94)
> > IBM Deskstar 41.1 GB (�90.64)
> > Creative GeForce 2 Pro 64MB (�152.75)
> > Creative Blaster 52x CD rom (�28.20)
> > Suntek Vision ATX 300 psu (�62.27)
> > Crucial 256MB DDR RAM (�30.59)
> > Creative SoundBlaster PCI 512 (�37.99)
> >
> > That's it! does anyone think there is anything else i might need? i
> already
> > have a floppy drive, monitor, keyboard and mouse.
> > thanks for your help
> > JNIK
> >
> >
>
>

"Paul" <paul@PaulBrewer.org> wrote in message
news:MBAbXXAdGlq7EwVF@clara.net...
> In article <9odi59$98b$1@plutonium.btinternet.com>, JNIK
> <Shaw57@btinternet.com> writes
<SNIP>

> Your cpu won't last very long without a heatsink and fan... and you'll
> need a case, come to that... ;-)

Suntek is mentioned and indeed is as case
>
<SNIP>

>
> Personally I'd think about an Abit mobo, say the KG7. It's had really
> good reviews.

The ASUS A7m is about the best mainboard I have ever had, it is solid.

If the KT7 is anything to go by then the KG7 will be a pain in the arse.

Also, the A7m has onboard sound, there is a jumper to disable onboard, it is
not mentioned in the manual, you will find it between PCI 2 -3.

The graphics card could be cheaper.

--

Andy