02-27-2004, 04:16 PM
I wouldn't swap the PS, I'd keep the 450W - more power means the more shit you can hook up to the PC (drives, etc.)
I'd spend a little more $$ and go for a DVD burner over a CDRW at this point - the Plextor 708 will run you <$200 but it's a sweet drive (there are others you can get for <$100).
The vid card looks good, but if you can try and find a 9700PRO board - those can be overclocked to 9800PRO speeds (and are much cheaper).
Otherwise, not too bad. Also hunt around for a 200GB drive, there was a huge deal at Office Max or something for a 200 gigger for $150 or something with a MIR. I think it's over now but the sales pop up at least once a month.
I'd spend a little more $$ and go for a DVD burner over a CDRW at this point - the Plextor 708 will run you <$200 but it's a sweet drive (there are others you can get for <$100).
The vid card looks good, but if you can try and find a 9700PRO board - those can be overclocked to 9800PRO speeds (and are much cheaper).
Otherwise, not too bad. Also hunt around for a 200GB drive, there was a huge deal at Office Max or something for a 200 gigger for $150 or something with a MIR. I think it's over now but the sales pop up at least once a month.