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SouLRioT
07-23-2004, 05:49 AM
Ok, I just bought the computer hardware below. I already have a HD, DVD burner, and a graphics card. My question is not if this is good stuff or not, but What did I forget, if I did for get anything??



CPU AMD|2500/333 ATHLON XP BARTON R (Qty=1)
DDRAM 512MB|64X64 VS DDR400 (Qty=2)
Shuttle XPC Barebone System for Socket A at 333/400MHz FSB AMD CPU, Model SN45G
CPU Support: AMD Athlon XP/Duron (Socket A, Max.FSB 400)
Chipsets: NVIDIA nForce2 Ultra 400 + MCP-T
Memory: 2x 184pin (DDR333/400 up to 2GB)
IDE: 2x ATA133
Graphics: N/A
Expansion Slot: 1x PCI, 1x AGP 8X
Audio: Realtek ALC650
LAN: Realtek 8201BL
Extension Bay: 2x 3.5", 1x 5.25"
Front Panel Ports: 2x USB, 1x mini 1394, Audio ports
Back Panel Ports: 1x COM, 2x PS/2, 1x SPDIF_In, 1x SPDIF_Out, 1x RJ45, 2x USB, 2x 1394,Audio ports
Power Supply: 200W(PFC)
Dimensions: 11.8" x 7.9" x 7.3

Thank you for your help.

TripleTransAm
07-23-2004, 09:20 AM
Sounds pretty useless to me... you forgot a keyboard and mouse, so how do you plan on using this machine??? :o

Dr Caleb
07-23-2004, 09:25 AM
I'd scrap the audio and lan for SB Live surround and 3Com respectively.

Nothing against Realtek, but I just prefer those brands for reliability.

Go for a power supply greater than 200watt, and make sure it is actually rated for what it says it is. Some of the best scams out there are 450Watt supplies that choke after only 250 watts.

SouLRioT
07-23-2004, 09:26 AM
lol, thanks....yeah I have that stuff already too, plus a nifty ATI remote wonder too. So yes I do have my input devices aswell.

SouLRioT
07-23-2004, 09:29 AM
I'd scrap the audio and lan for SB Live surround and 3Com respectively.

Nothing against Realtek, but I just prefer those brands for reliability.

Go for a power supply greater than 200watt, and make sure it is actually rated for what it says it is. Some of the best scams out there are 450Watt supplies that choke after only 250 watts.

It only has one PCI slot and one AGP. I was planning on using a WIFI pci card in that slot. And I'll look around to find a better PS.