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Sklomp wrote:

> In article <34440A84...@pitnet.net>, "Thomas E. Retkowski" <tar...@pitnet.net> wrote:
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> >I thank everyone who responded to my Gateway questions, and questions
> >about video cards.  They have been very informative.
> >
> >I have found a Pentium II 300 mhz system locally and I would like input
> >as soon as possible.  The following are what would be included on the
> >system if I bought it tomorrow.
> >
> >Pentium 300 mhz processor, AGP motherboard.
>
> Well, AGP really hasn't proven itself, but get it anyway. The next
> incarnationg of AGP will be a lot better.  P2-300 might be overkill, since
> you're still running on a 66MHz system bus.  Get a P2-233 or 266MHz and save
> some money and wait until a 100MHz bus becomes a standard.  You probably only
> see the difference in benchmarks anyways...

The Pentium II 266 is $200 cheaper, but let me ask you this, if the 100mhz bus becomes
standard, won't that make the 300mhz processor that much better?  If I go with the 266 am I
giving up the AGP board?  My understanding is this board is faster and will use SDRAM as
opposed to EDO ram.  Two years from now I should be able to still use the new SGRAM once it
released.  The specs show it should fit nicely in place of the SDRAM.

>
>
> >64 megs of SDRAM
>
> Good...
>
> >Monster 3dfx video card
>
> Good...
>
> >Diamond Stealth PCI video card with 8mb video ram
>
> Well, i'd get a Diamond Viper 330, but thats just me. Its a lot better in D3D
> than the 3Dfx and has killer 2d.  Based on the Riva128 chipset.

Will the Diamond Viper 330 work as the 2d card and the 3dfx as the 3d card?  Additionally is
the Viper a rendition card?  I have NASCAR 2 and would like to run it at its optimum settings.

>
>
> >6.1 Gig HD
>
> What kind?  SCSI (2, 3, UW, etc...) or EIDE (ATA33, etc...)?

I believe EIDE, I opted away from the SCSI card for now...expense was running a little high.

>
>
> >24x CD-Rom
>
> 24x is overkill, but hell get it.
>
> >Viewsonic PS 17" monitor
>
> Good...
>
> >AWE 64-bit sound card
>
> AWE64 or AWE64 Gold? Either one would be good.

 I think just AWE 64.  The speakers will be Altec Lansing Sub woofer with 2 Satellite speakers.

Do I want a microphone too?


>
>
> >speakers
>
> What kind of speakers? Labtec, Microworks, Altec, etc...
>
> >USR 33.6 Internal Modem
> >
>
> Good, but look into 56k modems.  They may not be great, but they are better
> than the current crop of 33.6 modem.  However, I'd wait until the FCA
> regulates a standard between 56k technology, if they ever will that is...

I figure 33.6 is good for now, although I'd like a 56k modem because I hear it cuts down on net
lag???  Will a 33.6 be sufficient for games like Quake 2, NASCAR 2 etc.?

>
>
> >I've calculated this with tax to be approximately $4,077.15.
> >
> >What I would like to know, is this a good deal?  If so why, if not why
> >not?  Should I add a SCSI controller and get a zip drive, or hold that
> >for later?
>
> Just remember, EIDE drives MUST be the C: drive.  If you have an EIDE and a
> SCSI in the same system the EIDE will override anything and become the C:
> But i wouldn't use SCSI.  Ultra ATA 33 (an EIDE spec) is suppose to increase
> performance a lot, but make sure your hard drive supports it and your
> motherboard.
>
> >
> >There are only two ISA slots, but thankfully one of the sound cards is
> >PCI...do I want something with more ISA slots???   Hit me with your best
> >shot, as I do not want to make a mistake on this?
> >
>
> PCI will be the way to go.  Only thing for ISA is modem and possibly a good
> joystick game card.  Joystick ports on soundcards (most anyways) are crap.
>
> >As for the game I will want to play????
> >
> >GL Quake, if there will be a GL Quake 2 so be it.
> >NASCAR 2 in full 3d, yes I know there isn't a 3dfx patch yet.
> >Perhaps UO if isn't too costly.
> >
> >Thanks
>
> I don't know about $4000.00 for this system.  Look at all of the components in
> a Computer Shopper and see what it would cost for each individual component.

I am not technically inclined enough to build the system myself.  I have heard a number of
places that are cheaper, but I also get 3 years warranty and support.  I still haven't found
anyone in the Milwaukee area to build one cheaper at the same standards.

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