New computer rig

[progress1vebmx]

Building a new computer rig and wondering if anyone had any suggestions. Building it mainly to play Rome : Total War, Tom Clancy games, Battlefield, HL2, maybe some MMORGS.

$184 - Athlon 64 3000(mobo/cpu combo) with cpu, fan
$148 - RADEON X700 Pro PCI Express 256mb
$86 - PC4200 DDR 1GB
$33 - 50.0GB
$30 - keyboard/optical mouse
$30 - ATX Aluminum 550w
$30 - 54x32x54
$59 - Creative labs audigy 2 zs

19" Viewsonic e90fb monitor perfect flat/crt
- 19IN/18.0V CRT .25MM 1920X1440
-19IN/18.0V CRT .25MM 1920X1440 G90FB-2 New and Factory Sealed

$229
$250 - Klipsch Promedia Ultra 5.1

Total - 1079$

 

[GNguy]

Id go with the Logitech Z5500, they are the best speakers I have owned in a while. they are cheaper too. Also id go with a 3200+, are you planning on OCing it, if not go with PC3200 ram.

 

[QuickWrench]

I second GNguy on the Logitech vote. Great stuff.

Check out this link:
http://graphics.tomshardware.com/graphic/20050524/index.html

Tom's Hardware is by FAR the best place to go for your info, and they keep up with a set of VGA card charts that pretty much lays it out for you. Pick a few candidates from the chart, and find your best price.

 

[6APPEAL]

I have the Klipsch Promedia 2.1, which I love. The Klipsch Promedia system almost sound as good as my home theater system. Plenty of power, awesome sub bass, clear vocals and highs.
John

 

[SuperSix]

550w PS? What brand?

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