Birth of a Lethal PC

[cyberstang5.0]

Computer Specifications:

·· Motherboard - EPOX EP-8RDA+ Built in LAN/IEEE 1394/USB 2.0
·· CPU - AMD 2600+ 2.09 GHZ 333 FSB
·· Memory – DDR 1024 MB
·· Video Card – ATI 9500 Pro AGP 8x 128MB
·· TV Tuner – Hauppauge Win-TV PVR250 Multi-Encoder w/remote
·· Sound Card – Creative Labs 32-bit PCI
·· Modem – Motorola 56k V90 modem (dial-up sucks )
·· Rom 01 - Pioneer 52X cdrom/16X DVD
·· Rom 02 - LG 24X10X40 cd-Writer
·· Drive 01 – 120 GB Maxtor HDD
·· Drive 02 – Zip250 100/250 MB disk
·· Drive 03 – 1.44 MB Floppy disk
·· Fans – 2x90mm and 1x120mm case Fans
·· ViewSonic UltraBrite A90f+ 19" Flatscreen CRT Monitor (love the "ultrabrite" for gaming option) -- I prefer CRT over trueflats for gaming purposes

Getting performance parts for your car is a lot like modding out your stang Allways gives me a chubby Looks like you've got a sweet system there. Did you already buy the parts, or is that what your planning on getting? If you haven't bought the parts yet, I hope you don't mind if I make a few suggestions...

-Go with Intel on the chip (stick with Epox for the MoBo). I use to be a diehard AMD fan myself, but since Intel released their 533FSB, AMD just can't keep up. Not to mention, AMD runs super HOT. It's difficult to keep my 1.7 GHz AMD cool. My 2.4 GHz Intel runs at a beauitful 34c under load.
-I would go with Radeon for the Video Card. They are the "NEW" gaming card. They spank Invidia's cards like they were V6 slowmaros.
-If you can afford it, try to get a Trinitron Monitor from Sony. My 21" is mind boggling clear.

My GF is always complains at me for upgrading my PC. I guess that what you get when your a computer nerd for a living