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From: Test (test_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 02/23/04 

Date: Mon, 23 Feb 2004 12:16:59 -0600

Hi guys

I know this is off-topic ,but can u guys comment on the following
i am planning to build a system and here are the parts i am looking at.

can u guys give me the pros and cons..
any recommendations?

System components overview:
 
Processor:
 Intel Pentium 4 2.8GHz (800FSB) CPU with Hyper-Threading
  
 
CPU Fan:
 Intel Heavy Duty Cooling Fan With Heat Sink
 Rated speed : 4600 rpm
 
Motherboard:
 ASUS P4S800 800FSB
 
 SiS 648FX Chipset
Supports Intel P4 1.5GHz ~ 3.2GHz CPUs with 533/800 MHz FSB.
3 DDR DIMM for DDR266/333/400 SDRAM modules, and memory size is expand up
to 3GB
6 USB 2.0 ports
Onboard AC 97 sound, 10/100/1000 LAN
5 PCI, 1 8xAGP slots
One serial, one parallel, PS2 keyboard and mouse ports
 
AGP: 8xAGP slot
  Superb bandwidth AGP 8X graphics interface
Featuring AGP 8x (AGP 3.0) the new generation VGA interface specification

Delivers enhanced graphics performance with high bandwidth up to 2.12GB/s.

Memory Support:
Up to 3 GB DDR400 support
   
Sound: AC 97 6 channel 5.1 digital sound (onboard)
 
 C-MEDIA CHIP
3D extension positional audio, supports Microsoft's DirectSound 3D, and
Creative EAX interface.
Legacy audio Sound Blaster 5.1 compatible
PCI 2.1 Compliant, PC98 specification Compliant
DLS-based Wavetable music synthesizer, supports Direct Music
Professional digital audio interface that supports 24 bits.

Driver supports WIN98, WIN-Me, WIN2000 and Win XP
 
Network: 10/100 RJ45 network card (Ethernet, cable or DSL)
 

 Compliant Standards - IEEE 802.3-LAN, IEEE 802.3U-LAN

Connectivity Technology - Cable - 10Base-T, 100Base-TX

Data Transfer Rate - 10/100 Mbps

Data Link Protocol - Ethernet, Fast Ethernet

 
Ports: Six USB 2.0 ports, 1 serial, 1 parallel, 1 microphone jack
 
Case: Black Neon Mid Tower 350w power supply with front USB ports
 
USB adapter & cable included

4 x 5.25" cd-rom / dvd-rom / cd-rw drive cover bays in front included

Any colors of cathode light / CCFL Fan / UV CCFL Fan can be installed
(Optional)

Side window design for viewing the inside of the case

1 x extra 80mm LED case fan in side window included

ATX 350W POWER SUPPLY

Thnaks a lot

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