Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2003 19:23:16 -0700 From: <soralx@cydem.org.ua> To: b_cassidy@bellsouth.net Cc: freebsd-hardware@freebsd.org Subject: Re: New parts for new PC (need help - little knowledge of hardware) Message-ID: <200311171923.16288.soralx@cydem.org.ua> In-Reply-To: <20031117200108.66f53bcb.b_cassidy@bellsouth.net> References: <20031117200108.66f53bcb.b_cassidy@bellsouth.net>
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> things I am confused about it the onboard sound. I don't want onboard > sound. Or do I? probably not > If the motherboard from > asus has onboard sound can I use a PCI sound card? yes, you can always use both if you want (if the onboard one will work in FreeBSD, of course) > Is it best to use a PCI sound card or onboard? PCI sound cards are generally better (they have higher sound quality and amplification) > Remember, I know pretty much nothing about hardware, Sooner or later, you'll have to learn; now it's good time to start... > cooling? I was thinking about buying the TrueBlue 480 Watt PSU > 480 Watt ATX12V Illuminated from antec. Good idea? I think that 480 Watts is really too much for U$400 machine As for the system configuration, it's better for you to decide what you want by your self. Maybe all you want is some Via Epia C3? I would personally recommend Athlon XP or Pentium III [Tualatin] based system. When selecting a mainboard, check (by chipset names) that the on-board ethernet, sound and ATA controllers will work with FreeBSD. 17.11.2003; 19:07:05 [SorAlx] http://cydem.org.ua/
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