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New PC for Grams
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16. November 2008 @ 15:28 |
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my grandmother has finally had it, all of her friends have gone to computers. and now, as she would say, wants "to learn how-to-computer" lol. anyway, this is going to be a cheap, cheap build. she is not a hardcore gamer lol, but it would be nice if it played cod4... anyway. i only have 500$ CANADIAN $ for this build. hit me with all your stats.
Gaming Computer: 1000$
HP (Stock) Laptop: 1000$
PS3: 600$
Xbox 360 Elite: 500$
Girlfriend: Priceless
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16. November 2008 @ 16:47 |
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Is there any old stuff you have laying around that you could use? An old case or such lets you do more if you have it. It's going to be a little harder with CAD$, looking at newegg the E2200 is probably your best bet. Other budget build recommendations are better left to other members but as a fellow Canadian I ended up getting most of my parts from NCIX.com and Memory Express. Newegg also now has a Canadian site and if B Com is in your area I recommend checking them out as well.
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Case/PSU: Antec NSK6580 New Solution ATX Mid Tower Case Silver Black 4X5.25 5X3.5INT 430W 80PLUS Check out NCIX.com before their autumn sale end on the 18th.
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16. November 2008 @ 16:55 |
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alright, ill have a look at some sites, and post some things that i like.
like i said, its the cheapest as cheap, just to go on the internet and games like scrabble etc. lol.
Gaming Computer: 1000$
HP (Stock) Laptop: 1000$
PS3: 600$
Xbox 360 Elite: 500$
Girlfriend: Priceless
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16. November 2008 @ 17:02 |
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One more question about the monitor too. Do you have an old CRT monitor laying around or one that you have easy access to? A display will eat a huge chunk of your budget if you have to buy it new. You should even be able to buy some old CRT for 20$ locally from any sort of flea market website like craigslist etc.
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16. November 2008 @ 17:04 |
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yeah, monitor isn't that much of a big deal. iv'e got a few lying around somewhere. and, i've bumped up the amount of cash to around $700
Gaming Computer: 1000$
HP (Stock) Laptop: 1000$
PS3: 600$
Xbox 360 Elite: 500$
Girlfriend: Priceless
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16. November 2008 @ 17:18 |
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16. November 2008 @ 17:23 |
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Gaming Computer: 1000$
HP (Stock) Laptop: 1000$
PS3: 600$
Xbox 360 Elite: 500$
Girlfriend: Priceless
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16. November 2008 @ 18:59 |
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Gaming Computer: 1000$
HP (Stock) Laptop: 1000$
PS3: 600$
Xbox 360 Elite: 500$
Girlfriend: Priceless
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16. November 2008 @ 20:01 |
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PSU seems kind of sketchy, too many failures in the reviews to make me feel comfortable about it. For the most part it looks pretty good. I'd probably spend the extra 10$ for the 4400+ though. Remember that the OEM CPU's mean they don't come with a CPU fan so you'll either have to find the retail version of the chip, or buy a CPU fan separately.
Also even for a grandma an 80GB HDD is kind of small. For 6$ more you can get this 160GB drive that is a lot more sure to be enough for her. You never know how much space family vacation pictures can take up. :P
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136075
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16. November 2008 @ 20:24 |
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Gaming Computer: 1000$
HP (Stock) Laptop: 1000$
PS3: 600$
Xbox 360 Elite: 500$
Girlfriend: Priceless
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17. November 2008 @ 11:25 |
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17. November 2008 @ 15:23 |
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well, i will see what happens, and report back here when its built.
i have gotten a case and power supply already - its crappy, but it will get the job done, it was 42$
Gaming Computer: 1000$
HP (Stock) Laptop: 1000$
PS3: 600$
Xbox 360 Elite: 500$
Girlfriend: Priceless
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17. November 2008 @ 17:10 |
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will a Thermaltake TR2-R1 / AMD Socket AM2/939/754 / Aluminum / 92mm Fan / CPU Cooler
work on a AMD X2 4200+?
Gaming Computer: 1000$
HP (Stock) Laptop: 1000$
PS3: 600$
Xbox 360 Elite: 500$
Girlfriend: Priceless
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17. November 2008 @ 19:31 |
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PSUs that come with a case are ALWAYS a disaster, especially for that money. If you don't want your PC to catch fire, replace that power supply IMMEDIATELY.
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17. November 2008 @ 19:39 |
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Gaming Computer: 1000$
HP (Stock) Laptop: 1000$
PS3: 600$
Xbox 360 Elite: 500$
Girlfriend: Priceless
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17. November 2008 @ 19:42 |
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An Ultra, a cheap one at that. I still stand by my previous statement.
That cooler will work for your CPU, as it supports all three of AMD's 64-bit mainstream sockets, so no matter which 4200+ you have, it'll fit ;-)
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17. November 2008 @ 20:03 |
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Gaming Computer: 1000$
HP (Stock) Laptop: 1000$
PS3: 600$
Xbox 360 Elite: 500$
Girlfriend: Priceless
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17. November 2008 @ 20:10 |
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It's not the load that matters, they're just general low quality parts that could well break regardless of usage, but hey, I've made my case.
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