your mobo supports upto pc2700 so i would stick with that. get 512MB x 2 of pc2700 ram.
other than that, enjoy your build ![]()
konny
I am on a budget, but I'm not a gamer and will only use the computer for video/cd burning and just general internet use. I do multitask often and I was wondering if these pieces are suitable to my needs. Will there be compatibility issues? I'd appreciate some help ![]()
Case:
Powmax Black ATX Mid-Tower Case with Clear Side, Front USB & Adio Ports and 450-Watt Power Supply
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1212028&CatId=0
(Due to the bad reviews about the power supply, I've decided to replace it with something more powerful)
Power Supply:
Ultra / X-Connect / 500-Watt / ATX / Dual 80mm Fan / Titanium-Blue / Modular Power Supply
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=876412&Tab=0&NoMapp=0
Motherboard and Processor:
Asus A7S8X-MX SiS Socket A MicroATX MotherBoard and an AMD Athlon XP 3000+ 2.16GHz Processor
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1460167&CatId=1231
Memory:
Corsair Value Select 1024MB PC3200 DDR 400MHz Memory
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1170139&Tab=11&NoMapp=0
(I was wondering if it's better to get two 512s or just one 1GIG) Getting more memory from an OLD computer?
Video Card:
PNY GeForce MX 4000 / 128MB DDR / AGP 8X / VGA / TV Out / Video Card
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=763670&sku=P56-2690
Hard Drive:
Western Digital / 120GB / 7200 / 8MB / ATA-100 / EIDE Hard Drive
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=291932
Sound Card:
Getting it from the old computer.
DVD Burner:
AOpen DUW1608 / 16x4x16x DVD+RW / 8x4x16x DVD-RW / 2.4x DVD+R DL / DVD Burner/ 3 Face-plate colors and Software Included
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1159842&Sku=A457-4012
Heatsink:
Masscool Ultra Quiet / Socket A / AMD Athlon XP up to 3400+ / Ball Bearing/Blue LED / CPU Cooling Fan
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=990808&Tab=11&NoMapp=0
I realize I could cut costs by choosing some parts without LEDs, etc. but I still want it to be a little flasy ![]()

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