SHODAN
12-31-2002, 09:59 AM
As I Christmas gift to a first-time computer owner, I promised to buy and assemble a PC. I would like to order all the parts I need from NewEgg. I already have 512MB of PC133 ECC 168-pin SDRAM that I want to use in this machine.
I want to use this black Micro-ATX case (http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduct.asp?description=11-108-162). Can I use the stock power supply, or is it junk?
I am thinking of either this Micro-ATX MSI motherboard (http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduct.asp?description=13-130-316) and an Intel Celeron PIII 1.1A (http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduct.asp?description=19-112-157), OR:
this Micro-ATX MSI motherboard (http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduct.asp?description=13-130-367) and an AMD Duron 1.3GHz (http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduct.asp?description=19-104-156).
Is the AMD the clear choice? Will a ThermalTake Volcano 5 (http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProduct.asp?description=35-106-007) provide enough cooling for either of these, and will it fit?
I have an older ATA HDD I will use, until I find out if more space or performance is necessary. I may pick up a black FDD and CD-ROM, or I may just paint a couple of beige ones I have around.
Will this all work together okay?
I want to use this black Micro-ATX case (http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduct.asp?description=11-108-162). Can I use the stock power supply, or is it junk?
I am thinking of either this Micro-ATX MSI motherboard (http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduct.asp?description=13-130-316) and an Intel Celeron PIII 1.1A (http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduct.asp?description=19-112-157), OR:
this Micro-ATX MSI motherboard (http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduct.asp?description=13-130-367) and an AMD Duron 1.3GHz (http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduct.asp?description=19-104-156).
Is the AMD the clear choice? Will a ThermalTake Volcano 5 (http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProduct.asp?description=35-106-007) provide enough cooling for either of these, and will it fit?
I have an older ATA HDD I will use, until I find out if more space or performance is necessary. I may pick up a black FDD and CD-ROM, or I may just paint a couple of beige ones I have around.
Will this all work together okay?