i like to rebuild my one pc but i dont know what to get for it

[Ghetto2k4]

Hey,

i want to rebuild my old system but i dont know what to get so...i like to make this old system a linux system but i want to update it a little make it run good on linux and i want to build a new system just for gaming so...can u help me go low cost on parts b/c i dont wanna pay no more then $600 for everything

i post here before but i havent got around to rebuild the pc but i change my mind on what i wanna to do to so..here the info again

Intel Pentium IIIE, 1000MHz
Motherboard: AOpen AX34 Pro II
Chipset: VIA VT82C694X Apollo Pro133A
Memory: 386 MB (SDRAM)
Video Card: nVIDIA GeForce 2 Ti
it has two harddrives one is 20GB and the other is 120GB

so..i like to build a nice running linux system & a gaming system

[sr4470]

Hey,

i want to rebuild my old system but i dont know what to get so...i like to make this old system a linux system but i want to update it a little make it run good on linux and i want to build a new system just for gaming so...can u help me go low cost on parts b/c i dont wanna pay no more then $600 for everything

i post here before but i havent got around to rebuild the pc but i change my mind on what i wanna to do to so..here the info again

Intel Pentium IIIE, 1000MHz
Motherboard: AOpen AX34 Pro II
Chipset: VIA VT82C694X Apollo Pro133A
Memory: 386 MB (SDRAM)
Video Card: nVIDIA GeForce 2 Ti
it has two harddrives one is 20GB and the other is 120GB

so..i like to build a nice running linux system & a gaming system

Do you want a complete system including case\monitor\keyboard etc or just specific parts like the ones you mentioned?

[Ghetto2k4]

thx for your reply, yea case but i got the moniter & keyboard so..i dont need that stuff but im talkin about case & the hardware =P

[sr4470]

Case: Pick out something you like, I would recommend Raidmax for decent, inexpensive cases.

DVD-RW: Pioneer DVR-109 - $57
http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Produ...82E16827129161

Hard disk: I would move your existing 120GB drive to this system

RAM: Corsair Value Select 2x512MB DDR400 kit - $80
http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Produ...82E16820145440

Motherboard: Chaintech VNF4 Ultra - $83
http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Produ...82E16813152049

CPU: Athlon 64 3000+ Winchester - $130
http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Produ...2E16819103501R

Video card: Sapphire Radeon X700 PCIE - $109
http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Produ...82E16814102537

Power supply: Enermax Noisetaker 420W ATX2.0 - $76
http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Produ...82E16817103459

[Yawgm0th]

I'd change the PSU tp this. Better ratings on almost everything (including being 480W) and it's cheaper. I'd also try to find a way to fit a 6600GT in. A cheaper optical drive can be had, if necessary. The video card is certainly more important.

I also recommend Raidmax for cheap, but good cases. This is mine, except it has room for two exhaust fans in the back, rather than the one shown in the picture.

Your existing system with the 20GB HDD could make a nice Linux router/firewall/server or something along those lines.

[sr4470]

I'd change the PSU tp this. Better ratings on almost everything (including being 480W) and it's cheaper.

I dont recommend Thermaltake power supplies because of the low 12v rails, but I guess its adequate in this case.

[Yawgm0th]

I dont recommend Thermaltake power supplies because of the low 12v rails, but I guess its adequate in this case.

The 12v rail is identical to the Enermax's...

[sr4470]

The 12v rail is identical to the Enermax's...

No. The thermaltake has a total of 18A on the 12v. The Enermax has over 30A combined on the 12v (18+18).

[Yawgm0th]

Hehe, missed the second 12v rail there.

[sr4470]

Now you know why I prefer Enermax to Thermaltake PSUs. In fact from personal experience the TT supplies are more suited to an AXP or older P4 machine with less-power hungry components and graphics cards.