Well, I'm buying my new computer components this week, and will likely have in running within the next 2 weeks. In the next week I'm buying the motherboard and part of the memory, I already have the processor, which makes it bare-bones runnable (certainly better then what I've got now, see sig). The vid card and more memory come later. I Will be using the same 250w power supply I have now and the same monitor, HDD, etc. I'm just glad to get away from this piece of crap.

I had a 900Mhz Celeron based tower (actually still have it as a spare but never use it) and couldn't get FS2002 or FS9 to run at the correct speed, everything was like doubled in time for example 1minute 20seconds to lift off in the default 737-400. It was only when I tried FS2002 in my son's P4 1.6 that I realised my then current system had to be changed, which I did almost immediately even though I had only purchased the Celeron system a few months previously. You won't look back I promise you.

This thread will probably get moved to the hardware forum, but in the meantime I'll make a quick comment. :)I would definitely not use your 250W power supply with that set-up. The power supply is one of the most critical pieces of hardware in your computer, and a weak power supply can cause all kinds of problems that can be difficult to diagnose. And a motherboard swap-out is a good time to replace the power supply. It depends on the design of your case, but I found that when I replaced a PS last year, I couldn't remove the top of the case, and had to remove the processor and heatsink just to get to the PS.

Nice system. I suggest that you verify that your power supply will be sufficient for it though. In particular check the current spec on the +12 V supply. It probably needs to be at least 18A--some would say 24A.-Jim

Yep, that PS will NOT run the 6800. Regards, MichaelKDFWhttp://www.calvirair.com/mcpics/mcdcvabanner.jpgCalVirAir International

Yup definitely needs a new PSU, probably needs that additional P4-connector anyway. I'd go with Antec. They're really quiet and reliable. Other than that, looks like a nice system. (I'm using a 240W PSU but my system is Small Form Factor..).

I would also seriously consider the AMD route as well. I have a p2.8 based system and an AMD 64Bit 3500+ based system and the difference is nothing short of phenomonal. All benchmarking/articles I read suggested that AMD out performs Intel in gaming for chips in the same price range. I was not a believer until I saw the difference. Not to mention if you do go with the 6800Ultra, you could get yourself SLI board incase you ever decide to with dual cards. I'm also in agreement with the other posters...I would check out that power supply. My new system uses the ATI x800, which I believe draws less juice than the 6800, and I'm using a 600watt PS.Best of luck with your new system. As it stands you will notice a major improvement in FS.AdamEdit: sorry I see you already have the processor...disregard that part of my post.

For now I'm only getting the Mobo and a stick or nine of memory, until next time i'll use whatever shared video memory that comes with the board. Should my power supply be able to handle just the mobo, the processor, and only one HDD and one CD R/W? Thanks for the replies so far.(Heh, my name is Adam too)

Probably. When PSU's go down, they often go down in flames though so watch out :)

Adam - The PSU has to be able to handle everything in the case. See this link to calculate the wattage requirements for your new power supply http://www.jscustompcs.com/power_supply/Po...r.php?cmd=INTEL . Then, add a 50-60 watt safety factor to allow for the increased power useage of the new video card or extra HDD you'll buy someday in the future :-) . Also, the Prescott P4's run very hot so be sure the new power supply has two fans as that will help suck the heat off the CPU heatsink.DOug

Thanks for the link. It's saying the minimum I need is 211, so this one should do until I get another vid card. I did it again with the things I'm going to buy later on (the vid card, etc,) and it said 383. I'm buying the mobo and the memory tomorrow morning before my sorry excuse for a job, and hopefully soon i'll post from the new half-rig! (Full rig whenever I get the rest of my stuff)

Well, I went out today and bought some stuff. I bought an MSI Micro-ATX mainboard w/ an SiS 661FX chipset(pretty cool bios features), 256 MB of pc2700 RAM (This will hold me back, upgrading that soon), and an ATI Radeon 9250SE 128 mb AGP 8x (once again an inexpensive temporary solution). I'll try to find some time to slap that together this week, as work can get in the way :(, I can't wait to see the improvement.

Gonna try and get it put together after work..I'll let you know how it goes.