Igloo's Possible new computer

[Igloo]

EDIT: Topic split by Scuzzy

Cars, i kno what you mean, i like maxtors, dont ask why, but i like them, the noisey factor ;D

knowing there there and still running away is nice :)

i am gald we dont have erbates in the UK, there are enough suckers between us as it is :(

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Now for the next bit

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i dont mean to gate crash his party, but this is the build i did, i am taking some big exams soon, and for next year, i need a pc with loads of juice for the programming course i will take (if i pass these exams)

anyway, my paretns have said they will pay ?1000 to put a desk, pc, etc in my room, so i thought, great ;D heres the list::

Shopping Cart (Prices in British Pounds)
DESCRIPTION ???QUANTITY ???PRICE ???COST
AMD Athlon 64 3500+ Winchester 90nm (Socket 939) - Retail (CP-101-AM) ???1
????169.95 ????169.95


DFI LanParty UT NF4 Ultra-D (Socket 939) PCI-Express Motherboard (MB-014-DF) ???1
????92.50 ????92.50


OcUK Value 1GB (2x512MB) PC3200 184pin DDR Memory Dual Channel Kit (MY-004-OK) ???1
????54.95 ????54.95


Gigabyte GeForce 6800 GT 256MB DDR3 TV-Out/Dual DVI (PCI-Express) - Retail (NX68T256D-B) (GX-014-GI) ???1
????224.95 ????224.95


Seagate Barracuda 7200.8 Plus NCQ 250GB ST3250823AS SATA 8MB Cache - OEM (HD-020-SE) ???1
????81.50 ????81.50


NEC ND3520 16x16 DVD?RW Dual Layer ReWriter (Black) - OEM (CD-014-NE) ???1
????30.50 ????30.50


Plextor PX-130A 16x50x DVD-ROM - (Black) Bulk (CD-026-PL) ???1
????21.00 ????21.00


Arctic Cooling Freezer 64 CPU Cooler (Socket 754/939/940) (FG-000-AR) ???1
????18.95 ????18.95


Arctic Cooling Rev.2 nVidia 5 (6800 Series) VGA Silencer (HS-009-AR) ???1
????12.50 ????12.50


Akasa Rounded Ultra ATA133/100/66 IDE UV DAY-GLO Cable (0.45m) - Blue (CB-058-GE) ???1
????5.25 ????5.25


Akasa Serial ATA 45cm DAYGLO Blue Data Cable (CB-001-AK) ???1
????2.95 ????2.95


Akasa AK FC-03 Fan Controller Pro (OA-002-AK) ???1
????24.95 ????24.95


Akasa Eclipse-62 Aluminum Case (CA-005-AK) ???1
????74.95 ????74.95


Akasa Window Side Panel for Eclipse 62 Case (CA-006-AK) ???1
????9.95 ????9.95


Akasa Ultra Quiet 400W Paxpower Active PFC ATX2.0 PSU - Black Nickel (CA-012-AK) ???1
????39.95 ????39.95


Hauppage WinTV-Express (GX-015-HA) ???1
????29.95 ????29.95


Vantec Cable Sleeving Kit - Black (CA-001-VA) ???1
????4.95 ????4.95


Akasa AK-178-UV 12" Cold Cathode - Ultra-Violet (CM-011-GE) ???2
????4.95 ????9.90


Sunbeam Window Applique - Girl 20cm (CM-035-SB) ???1
????1.15 ????1.15


Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound (3.5g) (AC-000-AC) ???1
????5.75 ????5.75


Vantec SF12025L Stealth 120mm fan - Retail (FG-005-VT) ???2
????7.95 ????15.90


X-Tensions Beryllium 5.1 Speaker System (SP-008-SL) ???1
????42.95 ????42.95


Logitech Internet Pro Keyboard (Black) - OEM (KB-011-LG) ???1
????6.40 ????6.40


Belkin F5D7000UK 802.11g Wireless PCI Adapter (NW-007-BE) ???1
????18.55 ????18.55


OcUK Value 1715 17" LCD Monitor (MO-000-OK) ???2
????123.00 ????246.00


Microsoft Wireless Intellimouse Explorer (Crimson Fire) - Retail (KB-030-MS) ???1
????27.25 ????27.25


Hauppage WinTV-PVR-150 PCI Adapter (GX-000-HA) ???1
????59.95 ????59.95


Subtotal ????1,333.50
VAT ????233.37
Total ????1,566.87


this has EVERYTHING in i could want, simply because it wont come in one go..... probably 2 /3.


please give your views etc (if you want me to move poasts, i will)

Igloo

[Bill]

Igloo,
A small point. If you're going to but the Artic CPU cooler anyway, why not buy the A64 as OEM, not retail?  Save yourself a few quid.

Bill

[Igloo]

the place i will buy from doesnt do OEM stuff, (not cpus anyway)

[Chandler]

The main advantage of buying a retail AMD CPU is that you get 3 years warranty rather than 1.  Unfortunately to qualify for warranty repairs/replacement you have to have used AMD's stock cooler, and it is obvious that you haven't because it won't be covered in pink/green "chewing gum" thermal interface material.

[Igloo]

couldnt you argue the fact that you had problems installing etc, and changed motherboard. having to replace the material?

Igloo

[scuzzy]

You can argue whatever you want, but I prefer the honest approach. A true measure of a man is one who remains honest even when it's not in his best interest.

[Mark H]

As Scuzzy said, honesty is the best policy. As to my retail AMD 64 3500+ processor, I put on a Thermalright XP-90 heat sink/Panaflo fan combo. I figure that if it faults, it will be early enough that I can return the processor to the vendor (7 days from my place of purchase). If it failed later, I can upgrade the CPU for much less than what I paid for the original.  ;D

[Igloo]

that Mark is a good idea, ;D

Mark, if yuo dont mind, whats the config for your 3500 machine?

Igloo

[Mark H]

that Mark is a good idea, ;D

Mark, if yuo dont mind, whats the config for your 3500 machine?

Igloo

This thread has my AMD 3500+ machine parts listed as well as pictures.

Mark H