Hard Drives: I want quiet, but fast. Currently have two 60GXP 40gb drives; way too noisy. I want at least 80gb. I've heard the Seagate IV is quiet. How about the WD big fast drive... the one w/ 8mb cache?
Pentium IV: 1.6A or 1.8A= northwood, which is what I want, correct? Also, I looked at intel's site, and found that the OEM chips are different from the Boxed chips. Different P/N scheme, and they seem to be rated at different temps.
http://processorfinder.intel.com/scr...5&PkgType=5369 OEM chips seem to run cooler. Any thoughts?
RAM: I'm probably going DDR, and I've read good things about the Corsair chips. But which do I want? the 3000C2 or the 3200?
http://www.corsairmicro.com/main/products.htm If I get RAMBUS, where do I get the 1066 chips?
Mobo: Asus p4s533 do you know of anything better? something w/ USB 2.0 preferably.
AGP: I need a budget card for my girlfriend's PC. Bang for the buck is the word of the day. GF2MX400, or GF4MX420? There is a significant difference in price. Is the difference justified? (she doesn't game
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