question for the computer geeks

[Yetti]

i need to upgrade my computer and i wanted to see if this setup would work. im kinda low on cash otherwise i wouldve gotten a 3,0Ghz P4

2.4Ghz Celeron
Soyo P4x400 Dragon Lite Socket 478 mobo
512k PC2700 DDR 333mhz memory
SB Audigy MP3+ sound card
XFX GeForce4 MX440 128MB DDR 8X AGP with TV & DVI Video Card
Mitsumi 40x20x48 CD-RW Drive, OEM
80 GB 7200 rpm HD(already have)
already have speakers, case, and monitor too
ill be running Suse Linux 8.2 Personal(i read that red hat 9.0 is weak on multimedia apps)

oh, if you need them, here are the specs on the mobo:

Chipset Type: VIA P4X400
Chipset Description:
- VIA P4X400/8235 chipset
- Supports 533/400 MHz FSB
- Supports Hyper-Threading technology
Form Factor: ATX
Memory Type: DDR400 SDRAM
Memory Description:
- Three DDR400/333/266 2.5V DIMM sockets support up to 3GB
- 184-pin PC3200/PC2700/PC2100 non-ECC, unbuffered DDR SDRAM memory
Expansion Slots:
- Five 32-bit Bus Mastering PCI slots (V2.2 compliant)
- One AGP Pro slot (support 8X/4X mode with 1.5v)
Expansion Slot Types:
- Five 32-bit Bus Mastering PCI slots (V2.
IDE Type: UDMA 66/100/133
IDE Description:
- Four independent channels for eight IDE devices (two for IDE-RAID)
- Supports up to PIO Mode 5 and UDMA 66/100/133
- Two PCI bus mastering ATA E-IDE ports
Audio Description:
- On-board CMI 8738 audio chip to provide 6-channel hardware audio solution
- Supports optical and coaxial SPDIF outputs for crisp digital sound
IO Ports:
- Two RS-232 serial ports (16550 UART compatible)
- One parallel printer port (SPP/EPP/ECP mode)
- One FDD port (supports 3 modes, 1.2/1.44/2.88 MB FDD)
- Provides IrDA/FIR ports with optional cable for transceiver
- Provides 6 USB 2.0 ports
IO Connection:
- PS/2 Mini-DIN mouse ports
- PS/2 Mini-DIN keyboard ports
- Two USB ports
- One RJ45 connector
- Two D-Sub 9-Pin male serial ports
- One D-Sub 25-Pin female printer port
Audio I/O:
- Line-Out jack
- Line-In jack
- Mic jack
- Game port
BIOS:
- Award PCI BIOS with ACPI function
- Supports multiple-boot from E-IDE/SCSI/CD-ROM/FDD/LS120/ZIP
- 2 Mbyte Flash ROM
Health Monitoring:
- On-board voltage monitors for DIMM, AGP, +3.3V, +12V, and VCORE
- CPU fan speed monitor
- CPU temperature monitoring through flexible thermal sensor
Dimension:
- Length: 30.5 cm (12 in)
- Width: 24.5 cm (9.6 in)
Certification:
- FCC Class B
- CE EMI Regulation Compliant

 

[bodomite]

jawha?

 

[Yetti]

thats why i asked the computer geeks

 

[Cat5Messiah]

I read one line and stopped reading. You know what I saw that disturbed me? Celeron. Big mistake. *Takes out 47-inch blade*

 

[Yetti]

whats wrong w/ celeron?

 

[The_Children_of_Decadence]

don't buy mmx Geforce either Titanium

 

[Yetti]

so i should get an ATI Radeon?

 

[†_Aragorth_†]

first of all...pentium sux...totally waste of money...IMO...you can do the same with AMD 2800+, can kick that celeron's ass anytime. well actually I dont know for whyt you will need it...if its for server or smth like that, then I prefer celeron, in other way never buy that shit!
dont buy MX440....but Ti4200 or Ti4800..its much better. no need to buy ATI radeon, GF is great enough.

yes...chipset is perfect for your configuration...:hotjump:

 

[stefan86]

 

[Cat5Messiah]

whats wrong w/ celeron?

It's an early Intel. Not only that, but it's a Pentium III with half the Cache and the PIII sucks as it is.

 

[Cat5Messiah]

so i should get an ATI Radeon?

Yeah, if you want to spend 300-500 bucks on a decent one. The GF4 MXs are shit. I have a GF4 MX420 and it's glitchy as hell. Some of them were even recalled I guess. Get a Ti4600 and make sure it's not some cheap-ass generic version.

 

[Welly]

quite saying every comp sux, do you know GOOD ones we can buy??

 

[Evil_Ernie]

quite saying every comp sux, do you know GOOD ones we can buy??

*someone's going to wind up saying this, so it might as well be me

Buy a Mac

 

[Mahawkk]

hey yetti, 3 things:

1) don't buy Gef4 MX, yeah, maybe a Gef4Ti whateveryouwant
2) don't buy a pentium 4, get an athlon xp, it's cheaper and as good as p4
3) SusE

 

[Evil_Ernie]

Bunch of Pentium haters!

 

[C-Taylor]

The celeron is a low budget processor made to take on the AMD duron... even though the duron beat the pentium 3 and the early versions of Pentium 4.

If you're going with intel, go with a 2.4 Pentium 4. It should work on that motherboard.

2.4Ghz Celeron Change this to a pentium .
Soyo P4x400 Dragon Lite Socket 478 mobo keep
512k PC2700 DDR 333mhz memory keep
SB Audigy MP3+ sound card keep
XFX GeForce4 MX440 128MB DDR 8X AGP with TV & DVI Video Card Change to either a Geforce 4 Ti 4800, or an ATI radeon 9700.
Mitsumi 40x20x48 CD-RW Drive, OEM Keep
80 GB 7200 rpm HD(already have) Keep
already have speakers, case, and monitor too Get a subwoofer
ill be running Suse Linux 8.2 Personal(i read that red hat 9.0 is weak on multimedia apps) Linux is weak for a lot of top programs, including most games still, so try a dual boot. Partition about 10GB on your harddrive for windows XP or 2000 so you have a Dual boot, with an option to open in linux or windows XP on startup.

 

[Yetti]

the only thing i have against AMD is that my brother has one and its almost always on the fritz

 

[C-Taylor]

Oh. BTW for the people that said go with AMD here are a few points:

To do that he has to rethink on a new motherboard, pentium boards dont run AMD's. not only will they not fit the socket, but it'll probably blow up if you do fit it in with a good ol' hammer.

It would also depend what he wants the PC for, AMD are better for games, but not as good for office work or general usuage, and tend to overheat a lot.

 

[Yetti]

im just basically using it for internet, email, music, videos, school work. basically general usage stuff. im not really much of a gamer.

 

[C-Taylor]

Then stick with a pentium... but not celeron, you'll notice how annoying it will be within 6 months of buying it, it'll slow down and you'll have to format all the time to keep a good speed. Go with a pentium 4.