I ordered my computer parts & some questions

[Anonymous]

Thanks again for all the great help in choosing computer parts.
I'm looking forward to having a lot of fun with these choices:

Motherboard: http://www.nvidia.com/view.asp?IO=feature_dmg
$150 - Asus A7N8X Deluxe

Video Card: http://usa.asus.com/vga/agpv9180/overview.htm
$93 - Asus V9180 GeForce 4 MX440-8X

Case:
$30 - No-name 400w Mid-Tower with front USB

CPU:
$88 - AMD XP 2000

So far I have $361 spent with $120~$170 allocated for memory.

I'm still working on the memory.
Is there really a difference between "generic" DDR333 PC2700 memory and a
name brand such as OCZ or Corsair that Ashley recommended?
I mean, it's a difference of $120 for something like Samsung or $170 for
Corsair. I guess I don't mind paying an extra $50 or so, if need be.

I'm reusing these spare parts:
20gig HD
80gig HD
floppy, keyboard and mouse
I already have a copy of XP Pro.

Something I thought was pretty neat was an "accessory" that fits into a
5.25" bay and provides connectors on the front of the computer for USB,
Firewire, Sound and temperature that goes for around $21. I think I'll get
that too.

- Jim

[Anonymous]

Hello Jim,

"As you can see, some 3D applications gained performance considerably when
running DDR400. That's why power users should definitely go for DDR400
memory - even though the advantage is not realized with standard games and
applications. People that run high-end 3D applications like Design Review or
3D Studio Max will clearly experience more performance with the faster
memory. All others can safely run DDR333 - but no matter which type of
memory you want to use, do not accept anything other than CL2 mode DIMMs!
The performance gap to CL2.5 is as big as if you exchanged your Athlon XP
2200+ for the 2100+ model! "

From Toms Hardware review of the Asus A7N8x:
http://www6.tomshardware.com/mainboard/20021111/nforce2-16.html

It seems you can run "generic" memory at 333 to save a few dollars. But it
is akin to filling your high-powered muscle car with low octane gas.

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Ashley Fulks
Production Manager @ www.nisku.ca
Specialized Supercomputers for Inventor
http://www.nisku.ca/autocomp.htm


"Jim Mims" wrote in message
news:C7A7EA5343B50C14AB38458A56D31238@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> Thanks again for all the great help in choosing computer parts.
> I'm looking forward to having a lot of fun with these choices:
>
> Motherboard: http://www.nvidia.com/view.asp?IO=feature_dmg
> $150 - Asus A7N8X Deluxe
>
> Video Card: http://usa.asus.com/vga/agpv9180/overview.htm
> $93 - Asus V9180 GeForce 4 MX440-8X
>
> Case:
> $30 - No-name 400w Mid-Tower with front USB
>
> CPU:
> $88 - AMD XP 2000
>
> So far I have $361 spent with $120~$170 allocated for memory.
>
> I'm still working on the memory.
> Is there really a difference between "generic" DDR333 PC2700 memory and a
> name brand such as OCZ or Corsair that Ashley recommended?
> I mean, it's a difference of $120 for something like Samsung or $170 for
> Corsair. I guess I don't mind paying an extra $50 or so, if need be.
>
> I'm reusing these spare parts:
> 20gig HD
> 80gig HD
> floppy, keyboard and mouse
> I already have a copy of XP Pro.
>
> Something I thought was pretty neat was an "accessory" that fits into a
> 5.25" bay and provides connectors on the front of the computer for USB,
> Firewire, Sound and temperature that goes for around $21. I think I'll get
> that too.
>
> - Jim
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

[Anonymous]

> Is there really a difference between "generic" DDR333 PC2700 memory and a
> name brand such as OCZ or Corsair that Ashley recommended?
> I mean, it's a difference of $120 for something like Samsung or $170 for
> Corsair. I guess I don't mind paying an extra $50 or so, if need be.

If you order soon, you can take off 15%.

www.micron.com

%12 MB DDR PC2700 - $140.39

- Tom

[Anonymous]

> %12 MB DDR PC2700 - $140.39

Oh well, should be 512 MB.

[Anonymous]

Thanks Ashley. You can't get much clearer than that.
I appreciate your help and the link to http://www.hardocp.com.
I've made much use of Tom's hardware this weekend too.

By the way, how much is that memory special?
Feel free to email me: jdm@panhandleengineering.com

Thanks!

- jim

"Ashley Fulks" wrote in message
news:34D12C3126E02144DFB2B83F8152E27B@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> Hello Jim,
>
> "As you can see, some 3D applications gained performance considerably when
> running DDR400. That's why power users should definitely go for DDR400
> memory - even though the advantage is not realized with standard games and
> applications. People that run high-end 3D applications like Design Review
or
> 3D Studio Max will clearly experience more performance with the faster
> memory. All others can safely run DDR333 - but no matter which type of
> memory you want to use, do not accept anything other than CL2 mode DIMMs!
> The performance gap to CL2.5 is as big as if you exchanged your Athlon XP
> 2200+ for the 2100+ model! "
>
> From Toms Hardware review of the Asus A7N8x:
> http://www6.tomshardware.com/mainboard/20021111/nforce2-16.html
>
> It seems you can run "generic" memory at 333 to save a few dollars. But it
> is akin to filling your high-powered muscle car with low octane gas.
>
> ----------
> Ashley Fulks
> Production Manager @ www.nisku.ca
> Specialized Supercomputers for Inventor
> http://www.nisku.ca/autocomp.htm
>

[Anonymous]

Glad to be of help Jim. That's what we all are here for! 🙂

----------
Ashley Fulks
Production Manager @ www.nisku.ca
Specialized Supercomputers for Inventor
http://www.nisku.ca/autocomp.htm


"Jim Mims" wrote in message
news:7845121D6EB1CC5F8B708CF6363081B4@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> Thanks Ashley. You can't get much clearer than that.
> I appreciate your help and the link to http://www.hardocp.com.
> I've made much use of Tom's hardware this weekend too.
>
> By the way, how much is that memory special?
> Feel free to email me: jdm@panhandleengineering.com
>
> Thanks!
>
> - jim
>
> "Ashley Fulks" wrote in message
> news:34D12C3126E02144DFB2B83F8152E27B@in.WebX.maYIadrTaRb...
> > Hello Jim,
> >
> > "As you can see, some 3D applications gained performance considerably
when
> > running DDR400. That's why power users should definitely go for DDR400
> > memory - even though the advantage is not realized with standard games
and
> > applications. People that run high-end 3D applications like Design
Review
> or
> > 3D Studio Max will clearly experience more performance with the faster
> > memory. All others can safely run DDR333 - but no matter which type of
> > memory you want to use, do not accept anything other than CL2 mode
DIMMs!
> > The performance gap to CL2.5 is as big as if you exchanged your Athlon
XP
> > 2200+ for the 2100+ model! "
> >
> > From Toms Hardware review of the Asus A7N8x:
> > http://www6.tomshardware.com/mainboard/20021111/nforce2-16.html
> >
> > It seems you can run "generic" memory at 333 to save a few dollars. But
it
> > is akin to filling your high-powered muscle car with low octane gas.
> >
> > ----------
> > Ashley Fulks
> > Production Manager @ www.nisku.ca
> > Specialized Supercomputers for Inventor
> > http://www.nisku.ca/autocomp.htm
> >
>
>
>