Topic: Ferret's Bar And Grill" Need some helpful computer $$ advice"

[ferretlxix]

Ok It's time to upgrade Alien's compcrap 600mhz AMD computer before starting my own graphics monster but, I have been out of the loop on prices and such so......  I ran across a local store's  Webpage  
and they had this deal going:
   

Gigabyte COMBO: AMD XP2500 + GA-7VT600-L (KT600) $219.95    
 
 
 
 SUPER COMBO!
GigaByte KT600 based VIA motherboard with AMD ATHLON XP2500 (retail kit).
Includes heat sink fan. This is one hot mama!

GA-7VT600-L is a great solution for latest evolved AMD Athlon? XP 400FSB processor. Equipped with VIA Apollo KT600 chipset and plenty of features, GA-7VT600-L delivers a full-function platform with excellent performance.

The Apollo KT600, the succeeding product of market-leading chipsets for AMD K7 platform, is furnished with a complete set of today's cutting-edge features combined with VIA's brand new FastStream64? memory controller technology delivering superior performance. DDR400 memory support and the advanced 400MHz processor bus unleash the full power of AMD Athlon? XP processors. The AGP 8X graphics is built to derive the maximum performance from the most powerful graphics accelerator. In addition, the USB 2.0 and 6-channel audio are equipped to provide a complete solution for platforms used in home and office environment.

The GA-7VT600-L will definitely deliver the uppermost platform with stunning performance across the full spectrum of applications. Upgrade your life with Gigabyte!

Product Highlights:
Advanced 400 Front-Side Bus Support:
This platform supports the highest CPU frequency and system bandwidth for fully utilizing the intense computing power of latest AMD Athlon? XP 400FSB processor and providing enhanced system responsiveness.

Superb bandwidth AGP 8X graphics interface:
Featuring AGP 8x (AGP 3.0) the new generation VGA interface specification, this platform delivers enhanced graphics performance with high bandwidth speed up to 2.12GB/s. Allowing users to have a more realistic graphics experiences while gaming or movie watching

DDR400+ memory support:
With the optimized DDR400+ memory support, this platform provides high bandwidth up to 3.2GB/s and high capacity of 3GB with 3 DIMM slots to ensure greatest memory performance.

Great Expandability of 6 USB 2.0 ports :
USB 2.0 interface, with data transfer rate up to 480Mbps, 40 times faster than USB1.1, provides a faster interface for computer peripherals.

6-Channel Audio with Jack Sensing Support:
Users can experience the 3D surround sound through integrated 6-channel audio. It fulfills the requirements for a variety of audio applications, such as MP3 or Audio CD playback, DVD movies and gaming. With Jack-Sensing feature users won't have to worry about how to install audio devices correctly.

Ethernet 10/100Mb LAN Network Connection:
Ethernet 10/100Mb LAN Network Connection Provides high-quality 10/100 Ethernet performance for value-minded users who need straight forward network connectivity. Ensure a high-speed, stable solution for new broadband era

Norton Internet Security? Included:
Norton Internet Security? 2003 is the essential protection from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. It protects user during the online activities such as e-mailing, shopping, banking, and game playing.

Features:
Processor: Socket A for AMD Athlon? XP / Athlon? /Duron? processor
Chipset: Northbridge : VIA KT600
Southbridge: VIA 8235(8237)
Integrated Sound: Realtek ALC655 AC97 codec Chip
Integrated Networking: Realtek 8101L LAN Chip
Front Side Bus Support: 400 / 333 / 266 / 200 MHz FSB
Memory Support: DDR400 (PC3200) / DDR333 (PC2700) / DDR266 (PC2100) -184pin, 2.5 Volt ONLY
Maximum Memory Capacity : 3GB
DIMM slots:3
Internal I/O Connectors: (1) FDD, (2) HDD ATA133/100/66 IDE, (4) USB2.0 (2 rear, 2 front panel header), (2) Cooling Fan Header, (1) Game/MIDI
Expansion Slots: (5) 32-Bit PCI (V2.2 compliant), (1) 8X / 4X AGP 3.0 Compliant, 1.5 Volt ONLY
Rear Panel I/O: (1) PS/2 Keyboard, (1) PS/2 Mouse, (1) RJ45 / Network, (2) USB 2.0, (2) Serial, (1) Audio (Line in, Line out, Mic In)
Form Factor: ATX Dimension : ( 29.5x 20.0cm )
BIOS Features:

2M Bit Flash ROM, Award BIOS
H/W Monitoring

System health status auto-detect and report by BIOS

H/W detect and report for power-in voltage, CPU voltage, and Fan Speed

Support auto temperature detect and thermal shutdown function

Other Features:

Xpress Install

Xpress Recovenry

EasyTune4

@BIOS

Q-Flash

Bundle Software:

Norton Internet Security?

Norton Anti Virus?

Norton? Personal Firewall

Norton? Privacy Control

Norton? Parental Control

Norton? Spam Alert

GIGABYTE Windows Utility Manager

Adobe Acrobat Reader

Is this a good deal or should I look elseware?
And yes, I know I'll have to do some adjustments to her 5900z case and get a new power sup and mem and all but....
I need to get this done so I can get started on my machine (heh).

 
     

[Sirgod]

Posted something at the Xeno forums also,

But check this out...

 link

$195.00 , although It's a 333 instead of 400 FSB. That's the first thing that comes to mind.

 Code:

System: AMD Athlon XP Build-It-Yourself Kit 
System ID: UPG01019_01272004211024C (13) PC CLUB OKLAHOMA CITY PRICING    
Date: January 27, 2004  Time: 09:10:25 PM  
  Item No Item Name QTY 
CPU A1906295  AMD Athlon XP 2500+ (1.83GHz) Retail Barton Core 333MHz
< 1  
CPU Fan A9688008  CPU Fan Included 1  
Motherboard A4854851  MSI K7N2 Delta-L nForce2 400MHz ATX, LAN
1  
Sound Card A9688002  Integrated 5.1 Sound 1  
Total:   $195.00 
Disclaimer: PC Club will not be held responsible for photographic or typographical errors. Online prices and selection may vary at different store locations. Prices, specifications and conditions listed above are subject to change without notice.  


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Stephen

[ferretlxix]

Thanks Steve
I'll look into it but, I'm keeping my eye on the other one mainly because it's nearby for me.
I actually get to see the board first (I hope)

[NCC1476]

check out www.zipzoomfly.com
If that is the motherboard you want it is about $82 and the cpu $90 = $172.
Plus they usually have the best online prices on just about anything to do with computer parts.
And almost everything for sale there has free shipping.  

[Core]

ok man my advise go for an nforce 2 system mainly becoseive got one and it rocks secondly its the most stable main for AMD and fore the grafics go with the 5700 fx its cheper then the 5900 fx but its got all its fetures
memory 512 mb and above any theng else and its going tobe aslideshow mashine
and the hd neds to have 8mb chashe
evrey theng else is up to you

by the way i whuld recomend the asus a7n8x deluxe minebord by the way chek if its the 2nd revision if so go for it
 here is the link for you to chek it out

[ferretlxix]

Thanks for the info everyone.

I'll be looking into it!!  

[Dizzy]

I have a Tandy 1000EX and an Amiga 1000. I have a buncha of doodad accessories to go with them.

You don't know what good computing is till you try my comps...

[Bonk]

Gigabyte makes fine boards, but you might want to see what kind of price you can get without all that norton crap.  

[ferretlxix]

Quote:
Gigabyte makes fine boards, but you might want to see what kind of price you can get without all that norton crap.  

Thanks for the info, I'm asking around my shop and other avenues and it seems that the opinon is the same of the Gigabyte board.
They just don't agree with the said price I have though. (Heh)  

[IKV Nemesis D7L]

Quote:
by the way i whuld recomend the asus a7n8x deluxe minebord by the way chek if its the 2nd revision if so go for it
 here is the link for you to chek it out

I have been building a machine based on the A7N8X-E Deluxe.  I started it processing SETI last night just after midnight (my time).  It has done 6 WUs with an average time of 2hr 55 minutes with an Athlon XP 2100+, my Athlon XP 2400+ (A7N266 motherboard) takes 2 hrs 50 minutes per WU on average.  I am unsure if the speed advantage is purely the motherboard or is boosted by the HD being ATA133 rather than the A7N266s ATA100.   I hope that when I get the chance to upgrade the ram to DDR400 and put in a 3200+CPU the efficiency is maintained.  

Overall I am very pleased with the A7N8X-E Deluxe even though the IEEE 1394 port was left out of the package (I have notifified my dealer and he is trying to see if he can get it for me).  This board has all the bells and whistles, including 2 builtin network cards one of which is a a gigabit card for future speed grades.  

[ferretlxix]

Ok It's time to upgrade Alien's compcrap 600mhz AMD computer before starting my own graphics monster but, I have been out of the loop on prices and such so......  I ran across a local store's  Webpage  
and they had this deal going:
   

Gigabyte COMBO: AMD XP2500 + GA-7VT600-L (KT600) $219.95    
 
 
 
 SUPER COMBO!
GigaByte KT600 based VIA motherboard with AMD ATHLON XP2500 (retail kit).
Includes heat sink fan. This is one hot mama!

GA-7VT600-L is a great solution for latest evolved AMD Athlon? XP 400FSB processor. Equipped with VIA Apollo KT600 chipset and plenty of features, GA-7VT600-L delivers a full-function platform with excellent performance.

The Apollo KT600, the succeeding product of market-leading chipsets for AMD K7 platform, is furnished with a complete set of today's cutting-edge features combined with VIA's brand new FastStream64? memory controller technology delivering superior performance. DDR400 memory support and the advanced 400MHz processor bus unleash the full power of AMD Athlon? XP processors. The AGP 8X graphics is built to derive the maximum performance from the most powerful graphics accelerator. In addition, the USB 2.0 and 6-channel audio are equipped to provide a complete solution for platforms used in home and office environment.

The GA-7VT600-L will definitely deliver the uppermost platform with stunning performance across the full spectrum of applications. Upgrade your life with Gigabyte!

Product Highlights:
Advanced 400 Front-Side Bus Support:
This platform supports the highest CPU frequency and system bandwidth for fully utilizing the intense computing power of latest AMD Athlon? XP 400FSB processor and providing enhanced system responsiveness.

Superb bandwidth AGP 8X graphics interface:
Featuring AGP 8x (AGP 3.0) the new generation VGA interface specification, this platform delivers enhanced graphics performance with high bandwidth speed up to 2.12GB/s. Allowing users to have a more realistic graphics experiences while gaming or movie watching

DDR400+ memory support:
With the optimized DDR400+ memory support, this platform provides high bandwidth up to 3.2GB/s and high capacity of 3GB with 3 DIMM slots to ensure greatest memory performance.

Great Expandability of 6 USB 2.0 ports :
USB 2.0 interface, with data transfer rate up to 480Mbps, 40 times faster than USB1.1, provides a faster interface for computer peripherals.

6-Channel Audio with Jack Sensing Support:
Users can experience the 3D surround sound through integrated 6-channel audio. It fulfills the requirements for a variety of audio applications, such as MP3 or Audio CD playback, DVD movies and gaming. With Jack-Sensing feature users won't have to worry about how to install audio devices correctly.

Ethernet 10/100Mb LAN Network Connection:
Ethernet 10/100Mb LAN Network Connection Provides high-quality 10/100 Ethernet performance for value-minded users who need straight forward network connectivity. Ensure a high-speed, stable solution for new broadband era

Norton Internet Security? Included:
Norton Internet Security? 2003 is the essential protection from viruses, hackers, and privacy threats. It protects user during the online activities such as e-mailing, shopping, banking, and game playing.

Features:
Processor: Socket A for AMD Athlon? XP / Athlon? /Duron? processor
Chipset: Northbridge : VIA KT600
Southbridge: VIA 8235(8237)
Integrated Sound: Realtek ALC655 AC97 codec Chip
Integrated Networking: Realtek 8101L LAN Chip
Front Side Bus Support: 400 / 333 / 266 / 200 MHz FSB
Memory Support: DDR400 (PC3200) / DDR333 (PC2700) / DDR266 (PC2100) -184pin, 2.5 Volt ONLY
Maximum Memory Capacity : 3GB
DIMM slots:3
Internal I/O Connectors: (1) FDD, (2) HDD ATA133/100/66 IDE, (4) USB2.0 (2 rear, 2 front panel header), (2) Cooling Fan Header, (1) Game/MIDI
Expansion Slots: (5) 32-Bit PCI (V2.2 compliant), (1) 8X / 4X AGP 3.0 Compliant, 1.5 Volt ONLY
Rear Panel I/O: (1) PS/2 Keyboard, (1) PS/2 Mouse, (1) RJ45 / Network, (2) USB 2.0, (2) Serial, (1) Audio (Line in, Line out, Mic In)
Form Factor: ATX Dimension : ( 29.5x 20.0cm )
BIOS Features:

2M Bit Flash ROM, Award BIOS
H/W Monitoring

System health status auto-detect and report by BIOS

H/W detect and report for power-in voltage, CPU voltage, and Fan Speed

Support auto temperature detect and thermal shutdown function

Other Features:

Xpress Install

Xpress Recovenry

EasyTune4

@BIOS

Q-Flash

Bundle Software:

Norton Internet Security?

Norton Anti Virus?

Norton? Personal Firewall

Norton? Privacy Control

Norton? Parental Control

Norton? Spam Alert

GIGABYTE Windows Utility Manager

Adobe Acrobat Reader

Is this a good deal or should I look elseware?
And yes, I know I'll have to do some adjustments to her 5900z case and get a new power sup and mem and all but....
I need to get this done so I can get started on my machine (heh).

 
     

[Sirgod]

Posted something at the Xeno forums also,

But check this out...

 link

$195.00 , although It's a 333 instead of 400 FSB. That's the first thing that comes to mind.

 Code:

System: AMD Athlon XP Build-It-Yourself Kit 
System ID: UPG01019_01272004211024C (13) PC CLUB OKLAHOMA CITY PRICING    
Date: January 27, 2004  Time: 09:10:25 PM  
  Item No Item Name QTY 
CPU A1906295  AMD Athlon XP 2500+ (1.83GHz) Retail Barton Core 333MHz
< 1  
CPU Fan A9688008  CPU Fan Included 1  
Motherboard A4854851  MSI K7N2 Delta-L nForce2 400MHz ATX, LAN
1  
Sound Card A9688002  Integrated 5.1 Sound 1  
Total:   $195.00 
Disclaimer: PC Club will not be held responsible for photographic or typographical errors. Online prices and selection may vary at different store locations. Prices, specifications and conditions listed above are subject to change without notice.  


Return to Configurator
 
  

Stephen

[ferretlxix]

Thanks Steve
I'll look into it but, I'm keeping my eye on the other one mainly because it's nearby for me.
I actually get to see the board first (I hope)

[NCC1476]

check out www.zipzoomfly.com
If that is the motherboard you want it is about $82 and the cpu $90 = $172.
Plus they usually have the best online prices on just about anything to do with computer parts.
And almost everything for sale there has free shipping.  

[Core]

ok man my advise go for an nforce 2 system mainly becoseive got one and it rocks secondly its the most stable main for AMD and fore the grafics go with the 5700 fx its cheper then the 5900 fx but its got all its fetures
memory 512 mb and above any theng else and its going tobe aslideshow mashine
and the hd neds to have 8mb chashe
evrey theng else is up to you

by the way i whuld recomend the asus a7n8x deluxe minebord by the way chek if its the 2nd revision if so go for it
 here is the link for you to chek it out

[ferretlxix]

Thanks for the info everyone.

I'll be looking into it!!  

[Dizzy]

I have a Tandy 1000EX and an Amiga 1000. I have a buncha of doodad accessories to go with them.

You don't know what good computing is till you try my comps...

[Bonk]

Gigabyte makes fine boards, but you might want to see what kind of price you can get without all that norton crap.  

[ferretlxix]

Quote:
Gigabyte makes fine boards, but you might want to see what kind of price you can get without all that norton crap.  

Thanks for the info, I'm asking around my shop and other avenues and it seems that the opinon is the same of the Gigabyte board.
They just don't agree with the said price I have though. (Heh)  

[IKV Nemesis D7L]

Quote:
by the way i whuld recomend the asus a7n8x deluxe minebord by the way chek if its the 2nd revision if so go for it
 here is the link for you to chek it out

I have been building a machine based on the A7N8X-E Deluxe.  I started it processing SETI last night just after midnight (my time).  It has done 6 WUs with an average time of 2hr 55 minutes with an Athlon XP 2100+, my Athlon XP 2400+ (A7N266 motherboard) takes 2 hrs 50 minutes per WU on average.  I am unsure if the speed advantage is purely the motherboard or is boosted by the HD being ATA133 rather than the A7N266s ATA100.   I hope that when I get the chance to upgrade the ram to DDR400 and put in a 3200+CPU the efficiency is maintained.  

Overall I am very pleased with the A7N8X-E Deluxe even though the IEEE 1394 port was left out of the package (I have notifified my dealer and he is trying to see if he can get it for me).  This board has all the bells and whistles, including 2 builtin network cards one of which is a a gigabit card for future speed grades.