[linux-audio-user] AMD64 question: update

[james at dis-dot-dat.net]

On Mon, 03 Jul, 2006 at 09:02AM -0400, Dave Phillips spake thus:
> Greetings:
> 
>  First, I want to thank again everyone who suggested parts and 
> suppliers. I scored a great buy on a B-stock Sonata II Antec case with 
> 450W power supply (thanks to Paul W for that tip), and I've ordered my 
> RAM through Crucial (thanks to Mark K and James S for the advice). I 
> haven't yet decided what HD to buy, I see good prices on 320G drives, 
> but I'm tempted to stay with my usual plan and install two drives, maybe 
> two 160G drives. I'm especially interested in finding out if there are 
> particular brands to avoid, and of course I'd like to know the 
> recommended brands.
> 
>  The AMD64 3800 is still holding at ~$145, I'll probably order it 
> today. Btw, the model is named Venice, it's a 2.4 GHz single-core socket 
> 939 CPU, and I assume it's good for my purposes. Please advise if I have 
> other options to explore.
> 
>  I'll also order the Zalman CPU fan recommended by Mark K.

If this is like mine, make sure to check mobo compatibility!
 
>  I'm really looking forward to putting this machine together. I've been 
> running my antique 800 MHz boat-anchor for so long, I can't imagine what 
> the difference will be like. Very exciting upgrade for Studio Dave. :)

I wish I was upgrading again now.  I'ts very pleasing, doing something physical.
 
> Best,
> 
> dp
> 
>