Hi guys,

I've just completed my first build and was wondering what you guys think from an more experince view in building 64bit computers

Here goes...

Processor

Name: AMD Athlon 64 2800+
CodeName: ClawHammer
Brand ID: 1
Package: Socket 754
Technology: 0.13
Voltage: 1.5v
Family: F
Ext. Family: F
Model: 4
Stepping: 8
Revision: SH7-C0

Clocks

Core Speed: 1796Mhz
Multiplier: x9.0
HTT: 199.6Mhz
Level 2: 512Kbytes

MainBoard

ASRock K8S8X
Chipset: SiS 755

Memory

2 X Crucial 512MB DDR PC3200

Timings

Fequency: 163.3Mhz
FSBRAM: CPU/11
CAS# Lat: 2.5 Clocks
RAS# to CAS# Delay: 3 clocks
RAS# Precharge: 3 clocks
Cycle Time: 7 clocks
Bank Cycle Time: 10 clocks
DRAM Idle Timer: 16 clocks

With a 550W Golden Silent PSU, ATI Radeon 9600 Pro 128MB x8 AGP, SATA 80GB Seagate, an Gigabyte 3D Cooler (PCU21-VG) for CPU, all in a ThermalTake XaserIII Lanfire Case…

What you thoughts on the above? Any suggestions on improving? This is my first 64 bit build! 

Thanks

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ASRock K8S8X
2800+ AMD 64 (NewCastle)
ATI Radeon 9600 Pro
2x512GB Crucial DDR400 PC3200
80GB SATA Harddrive
GigaByte 3D HSF Cooler
ThermalTake XaserIII Lanfire
550W Golden Silent PSU

step up to a 9800 pro would be beneficial but other than that everything looks good.

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[Thermaltake Tsunami Dream Case] [AMD Athlon64 FX-53 2.40ghz] [Thermaltake Silent PurePower 560w PSU] [ASUS A8V Deluxe Mobo] [1GB OCZ DDR3500, Timings = 2-2-3-7] [eVGA Geforce FX 6800 Ultra] [36gb WD Raptor 10k HD] [120gb WD HD] [Turtle Beach Santa Cruz SC] [Plextor 8x DVD+-RW] [Plextor 52/32/52 CD-RW] [Logitech mx510 Red]

what made you decide on your choice of motherboard and power supply?

I choose the ASRock as there the ones I've used at home before...and the power supply i wanted powerful as possible and quiet as possible (which it is)

Thanks for you feedback guys

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ASRock K8S8X
2800+ AMD 64 (NewCastle)
ATI Radeon 9600 Pro
2x512GB Crucial DDR400 PC3200
80GB SATA Harddrive
GigaByte 3D HSF Cooler
ThermalTake XaserIII Lanfire
550W Golden Silent PSU

by the way...your choice of case rocks I have the same case.

Its certainly COOL i find it keeps the temps on mb constant 31C at idle and full....also the cpu with the 3d cooler keeps the cpu down to 32 at idle and after playing a intense game it goes 38C

So overall I'm happy with my first 64 bit build, as i said above i needed to hear you guys expert opioins

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ASRock K8S8X
2800+ AMD 64 (NewCastle)
ATI Radeon 9600 Pro
2x512GB Crucial DDR400 PC3200
80GB SATA Harddrive
GigaByte 3D HSF Cooler
ThermalTake XaserIII Lanfire
550W Golden Silent PSU

I have a 64 bit 3200/asus k8v deluxe running with the stock heatsink and fan in the xaser III case. I get about 35 celcius on idle and 42 on load. I also added a vantec fan card and a pc ventilator.I also have a small (approx 5300 btu) air conditioner in the room.