Help building my first PC

MotherBoards are such a major component for building a stable, fast computer. I think this is the one area where you should absolutely not skimp on quality, even if it means coughing up $150.

I have seen so many systems with quality parts run like poopoo because of a cheap motherboard. There are many good manufacturers. Some of the better ones are Asus, Abit, Epox, Gigabyte...and many others.

Check out http://www.motherboards.org/
 
thanks for the link and your thoughts.

this is my configuration:

Maxtop CSX-147K-GF-USB-Gray Cool Case Mid Tower PC Case - Retail
Specifications:
Form Factor: ATX
Drive Bays: External 4 x 5.25", 2 x 3.5" Internal 3 x 3.5"
Expansion Slots: 7
USB/IO: 2 x USB (see pics)
Case Fans: 1 x 80mm (top case) 1 x 80mm (side panel see pics)
Power Supply: P4 350W
Approx. Dimensions: 7.75”W x 17”H x 18.75”D more info>
N82E16811150015 $38.00
$38.00
CD/DVD Burners (RW Drives)
ASUS CRW-4824A 48X24X52 CDRW Drive Internal IDE FlextraLink-Retail The ASUS CRW-4824A CD-RW empowers users with an ultra-fast data storage solution and multimedia playability with enhanced data sourcing mechanisms
Specifications:
Interface ATAPI/ E-IDE (ANSI X3T9.2 90-143.)
Data Transfer Rate P-CAV write/ CLV rewrite/ CAV read
Sustained Data Transfer Rate CD-R (Read): 48X Max. 7200 KB/sec (CAV)
CD-R (Write): 48X, 40X, 32X, 24X, 20X, 16X, 12X, 8X, 4X
CD-RW (Rewrite): 24X 16X, 12X, 10X, 8X, 4X, 2X
Random Access Time 100 ms typical @ 1/3 stroke
Data Buffer 2MB
O/S Compatibility Windows XP/ NT/ ME/ 2000/ 98/ 98SE
Retail box (Includes manual, Nero Software, Blank Cd's and cables) more info>
N82E16827135009 $36.99
$36.99
CD/DVD ROM Drives
ASUS CD-S520 52X CD-ROM DRIVE - RETAIL BOX
The next-generation DDSS II (Double Dynamic Suspension System II)anti-vibration.
Specifications:
Sustained Transfer Rate 52X max CAV (3300 ~ 7800k bytes/sec.(Mode 1))
PIO mode 4 (16.6M bytes/s max.)
Ultra DMA/33 mode (33.3M bytes/s max.)
Buffer: 128K bytes
Interface Standard Enhanced IDE (ATAPI) bus interface.
Audio play and skip buttons are on the front of the unit. more info>
N82E16827134003 $18.99
$19 ea.@2+
$19 ea.@10+
$17 ea.@50+
$18.99
Hard Drives
Seagate 40GB 7200rpm EIDE Hard Drive OEM Barracuda 7200.7 ST340014A
Specifications:
Size: 40 Gigabytes
Interface: IDE ULTRA ATA100
Seek time: 8.5ms
RPM:7200
OEM(Drive alone) 1 Year Manufacturer Warranty more info>
N82E16822148013 $65.00
$65.00
Memory (System Memory)
CRUCIAL MICRON 512MB 64x64 PC 3200 DDR RAM - OEM
184-Pin DIMM, CL=3.0 -Unbuffered Non Parity 2.5V, CT6464Z40B Requires DDR supported Motherboard - Lifetime Warranty. OEM more info>
N82E16820146532 $89.99
$89.99
Motherboards - Intel
Asus Motherboard for Intel P4 Processors Model P4PE-X Retail
Specifications:
Supported CPU:Socket 478 for Intel Pentium 4/Celeron Intel Hyper-Threading Technology ready
Chipset:Intel 845PE + Intel ICH4
FSB:800/533/400 MHz
RAM:3x 184-pin DIMM Sockets support max. 2GB PC2700 / PC2100/ PC1600
IDE:2 x UltraDMA 100/66/33 Max 4 Devices
Slots:1 x AGP 4X, 6x PCI
Ports:2xPS2,2xCOM,1xLPT,4xUSB,1xLAN and Audio Ports
Onboard Audio: ADI AD 1980 SoundMAX 6-channel CODEC
Onboard LAN:BROADCOM 10/100 Mbps Ethernet more info>
N82E16813131469 $87.99
$87.99
Processors
►On Sale!
Intel Pentium 4 / 2.4CGHz 512k socket 478 Hyper Threading Technology 800 MHz FSB - RETAIL
Specifications:
CPU: 2.4GHz
Type: Pentium 4 Northwood
Cache: 512K
BUS: 800 Mhz
Socket: 478
Retail box (with Heatsink and Fan)
3-year MFG. Warranty- more info>
N82E16819116157 $175.00
$175.00
Video Cards
ASUS V9520TD GeForce FX5200 Video Card w/ DVI - Retail
Specifications:
Chipset: GeForce FX 5200
Memory: 128MB DDR
Bus: AGP 8X/4X/2X
Max Resolution: 2048 X 1536 X 75Hz
RAMDAC:400 MHz
Memory Clock: 400MHz(200MHz DDR)
Ports: VGA, DVI, and TV Out Includes DVI-VGA adapter for dual VGA Operation.
DirectX 9 and OpenGL 1.4 support
Retail Box (Bundled with software/Games , see pics for details) more info>
N82E16814121149 $89.99
$89.99


Subtotal » $601.95
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Grand Total » $ 601.95

601.95
 
can anyone please help:)

every time I restart my computer it says "new CPU has been installed F1 to run set up F2 to load default"

I've tried both press F10 to save and than again same problem.

thank you
 
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can anyone please help:)

every time I restart my computer it says "new CPU has been installed F1 to run set up F2 to load default"

I've tried both press F10 to save and than again same problem.

thank you
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sounds like you need bios upgrade.
 
If you don't have an answer yet, you might want to post your question in (newsgroup):alt.comp.hardware or
alt.comp.hardware.pc-homebuilt

There's a lot of knowledgeable and helpful people there.:)
 
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