Yes, good assumption, I have all of those.
I don't have much experience with AMD processors. All I know is that 2400 = 1.9 GHz, which, to me, means a slower processor. I've also heard that they can't keep up with Intel in the the power race, but I guess that's just high end processors.
I guess I was figuring everyone would just choose a 7200 hard drive anyways, lol. As for the HD size, I don't know why I'd need more than 40, but than again, I didn't think I'd need the 20 that I currently am using... HA! so yeah, 80 is good.
Makes sense again. I'll take your advice on that.
As for those prices, you can look on pricewatch.com, they have some of that stuff a lot cheaper than that. (even newegg has some specials there) However, some companies don't seem to show everything in their advertising...
That tcwo.com site that was stated earlier seems to have good pricing, ASUS A7V8X-X W/XP2600+/FAN for $200. or a 2500 for $185.
And as for the video card, I'll use a 9700 Pro, which, right now, is $250. So lets see...
ASUS A7V8X-X + XP2600 (only 333 FSB?) = $197
Corsair VS PC3200 RAM 2x256MB = $90
ATI OEM Radeon 9700 Pro = $249
WD 80Gb 2Mb cache 7200rpm = $69
Total = $605 (hehe, breaking my own rules)
So, this brings me to a few questions.
How big of a deal is FSB? I would assume a jump from 333 to 865 would be a big deal?
What could one overclock a 9600 Pro to (without too much extra cooling)? or perhaps a 9500?
Last one: should I wait for the 64 bit processors to come down in price first, and get one later?
So, any more suggestions?