System upgrade recommendations

[UtwigMU]

http://arstechnica.infopop.net/OpenTopic/page?a=tpc&s=50009562&f=67909965&m=1420983445

Just saw this camera thread today.

[Jessterw]

A little (not so much) monkey and I came up with the following base system:

AMD Athlon XP 1700+
Asus NVIDIA nForce2, A7N8X Deluxe
Crucial 2100 256MB (2)
ATI Radeon 9500 Pro
Fortissmo III


Not sure about the nForce board, though I've always had good luck with Asus, so the board is up for change. I've got the hard drive, cd-r/cd-rom drives, nic, and such covered, as well as the fan/heatsink (which still depends on the processor somewhat).

Any thoughts or suggestions?

[Cobos]

I would try to get Crucial 2700 (333MHz) sticks in stead of the 266MHz ones you've selected. Otherwise it looks pretty swell

Cobos

[Jessterw]

Originally posted by Cobos
I would try to get Crucial 2700 (333MHz) sticks in stead of the 266MHz ones you've selected. Otherwise it looks pretty swell

Cobos

I've thought about that, however my budget is kinda slim and there are a few other things I would like to get (a scanner for one as my current one is dead).

I may forgoe on the Fortissmo for now (I'm big on sound, but I can deal with the output on the mobo).

Anyone know of some nice cases? Nothing too fancy, or "tricked-out", just something that looks good (the computer desk is in the living room for all to see).

Edit: Almost forgot, my current monitor is ok, but I'd like something a little better (it's a Delta DE770, 17"), but, once again, not too expensive. So if I can get some opinions on that I'd be greatful.

[K6-III]

For the board, I'd have you go for the Epox 8RDA+.

For the ram, I'd have you go for 2x256mb Samsung/Twinmos PC2700/PC3200

If you want, you COULD get a Parhelia.

The Fortissimo III is an excellent choice, with a particularly warm sound.

You may also look at the new TBredB 2100+. With one of those you should be able to hit around 2.5ghz with the 8RDA+ and a Thermalright SLK800/SK7.

[Jessterw]

Originally posted by K6-III
If you want, you COULD get a Parhelia.

Hrm, the couch is kinda comfy...

Thanks for the suggestions, I'll look into them and see.