Another Buget build

Tux · 12-26-2008, 11:54 PM

I am building a new computer for my aunt, I won't get into any details but she really needs a new one. I just want to check up with you guys to make sure every thing is set to go, or if you got any other suggestions.
MOB:
Foxconn A74MX-K AM2+/AM2 AMD 740G Micro ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813186151
CPU:
AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ Brisbane 2.6GHz 2 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket AM2 65W Dual-Core Processor - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103211
CASE:
ATOP AT-AP103WSB-KM Black / Silver SGCC steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case w/Black color keyboard/mouse combo - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811105021
HDD:
Western Digital Caviar SE WD1600AAJS 160GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136075
RAM:
G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231171
PSU:
Thermaltake TR2 W0070RUC 430W ATX12V Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817153023
Burner:
LG Black 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD+R DL 20X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 20X DVD±R DVD Burner w/ SecurDisc Tech - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827136149

I'm thinking on either running XP or linux on this system, I havn't decided yet, all she is going to use her computer for web browsing, office, e-mail, and storage of pictures.
She is a compete noob when it computers and we live kinda far apart so its important that this system dosn't have any problems.

**wrench97** · 12-27-2008, 04:06 AM

XP home, linux isn't for the PC challenged the updates in windows are much easier then in linux give her xp home, firefox and open office.

A 4 pin molex to sata power converter comes with the MB you will need to use it with that psu because the 2 sata power connectors are meant for 2 drives stacked next to each other and won't reach the HD and DVD drive.

I have mixed feelings on the PSU I have used it for replacements on integrated systems
and it seems to be reliable if it's not doa I've had 2 doa units awhile back but no failures out of about 10 I've used if it worked out of the box, lately all I've been using are 80% efficient units from PCP&C like the PPCS420X on a system like this.

If she has a lot of pictures maybe a 250Gig would be a better choice and make sure you show her and reinforce the importance of backing them up to a CD, you don't want the phone call that says I can't get to any of my pictures:)

Tux · 12-27-2008, 11:31 AM

Alright I think the 150gb will suffice for her considering her previous computer only had 35gb, and I'm going to go ahead and put XP home on it. I think Im going to stick with that power supply if its reliable, its not exactly the most efficient PSU but then again her computer isn't exactly the most demanding.

12-26-2008, 11:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
Tux Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 140 OS: Home Premium 64, Linux Hardy Heron, XP, GustyGibion	Another Buget build I am building a new computer for my aunt, I won't get into any details but she really needs a new one. I just want to check up with you guys to make sure every thing is set to go, or if you got any other suggestions. MOB: Foxconn A74MX-K AM2+/AM2 AMD 740G Micro ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813186151 CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ Brisbane 2.6GHz 2 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket AM2 65W Dual-Core Processor - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103211 CASE: ATOP AT-AP103WSB-KM Black / Silver SGCC steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case w/Black color keyboard/mouse combo - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811105021 HDD: Western Digital Caviar SE WD1600AAJS 160GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136075 RAM: G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231171 PSU: Thermaltake TR2 W0070RUC 430W ATX12V Power Supply - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817153023 Burner: LG Black 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD+R DL 20X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 20X DVD±R DVD Burner w/ SecurDisc Tech - OEM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827136149 I'm thinking on either running XP or linux on this system, I havn't decided yet, all she is going to use her computer for web browsing, office, e-mail, and storage of pictures. She is a compete noob when it computers and we live kinda far apart so its important that this system dosn't have any problems.

12-27-2008, 04:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,689 OS: Win7	Re: Another Buget build XP home, linux isn't for the PC challenged the updates in windows are much easier then in linux give her xp home, firefox and open office. A 4 pin molex to sata power converter comes with the MB you will need to use it with that psu because the 2 sata power connectors are meant for 2 drives stacked next to each other and won't reach the HD and DVD drive. I have mixed feelings on the PSU I have used it for replacements on integrated systems and it seems to be reliable if it's not doa I've had 2 doa units awhile back but no failures out of about 10 I've used if it worked out of the box, lately all I've been using are 80% efficient units from PCP&C like the PPCS420X on a system like this. If she has a lot of pictures maybe a 250Gig would be a better choice and make sure you show her and reinforce the importance of backing them up to a CD, you don't want the phone call that says I can't get to any of my pictures:) __________________ Power Supply and Selection

12-27-2008, 11:31 AM	#3 (permalink)
Tux Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 140 OS: Home Premium 64, Linux Hardy Heron, XP, GustyGibion	Re: Another Buget build Alright I think the 150gb will suffice for her considering her previous computer only had 35gb, and I'm going to go ahead and put XP home on it. I think Im going to stick with that power supply if its reliable, its not exactly the most efficient PSU but then again her computer isn't exactly the most demanding.