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18. February 2007 @ 19:03 |
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accordlx,
I did some research today and found these deals at newegg.com. I like newegg.com because the price is normally good but the service in my book is 2nd to none. :) I'll post a link to the cart that I created but I don't know if it will show up. It totals before S&H $978 with $80 in MIR. Pretty good deal for the money. I included a good psu, better mobo, 19" LCD, good case with easy mount hardware, 250GB HDD, LITEY burner (i like 'em), and an nVIDIA gpu (7600GT and somewhat better than the ATi card you picked). I hope that this helps in some way. If you have questions post them and we'll see what we can do. Before you buy, if you haven't already, get Mort81 and Lp531 to comment or add to this little venture. I really trust their judgment and opinions. :)
...gm
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GOOD LUCK and happy computing......;-)
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accordlx
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18. February 2007 @ 19:25 |
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yeah the cart is empty :)
can you tell me the specs so I can try and recreate it
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18. February 2007 @ 19:28 |
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accordlx,
Give me a couple of minutes and I'll post the cart by hand. :) Works on mine but I know why. lol.
....gm
LITE-ON 18X DVD±R DVD Burner With 12X DVD-RAM Write Black IDE Model LH-18A1P-185 - OEM
Item #: N82E16827106042
$30.99
COOLER MASTER Centurion 534 RC-534-KKN2-GP Black Aluminum & Mesh bezel / SECC Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
Item #: N82E16811119106
-$5.00 Instant
$49.99
$44.99
Western Digital Caviar SE WD2500JS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
Item #: N82E16822144417
$69.99
SCEPTRE X9g-Naga V Black 19" 8ms DVI LCD Monitor - Retail
Item #: N82E16824112177
-$10.00 Instant
$30.00 Mail-in Rebate
$189.99
$179.99
EVGA 256-P2-N615-TX GeForce 7600GT 256MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card - Retail
Item #: N82E16814130062
$20.00 Mail-in Rebate
$109.99
mushkin 550200 ATX12V 550W Power Supply - Retail
Item #: N82E16817812002
-$10.00 Instant
$20.00 Mail-in Rebate
$99.99
$89.99
Logitech Cordless Desktop EX110 967561-0403 Black USB + PS/2 RF Wireless Standard Keyboard Mouse Included - Retail
Item #: N82E16823126174
$29.99
OCZ 1GB (2 x 512MB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model OCZ2P8001GK - Retail
Item #: N82E16820227082
$10.00 Mail-in Rebate
$97.99
ASUS P5N-E SLI LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 650i SLI ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Item #: N82E16813131142
-$10.00 Instant
$149.99
$139.99
Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 Conroe 1.86GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557E6300 - Retail
Item #: N82E16819115005
$185.00
Subtotal: $978.91
This amount does not reflect S&H charges or MIR's. This is not gospel either, like I said above you need to check with the other guys on this stuff. If I was constrained by $1000 this is almost what I would do myself. As you can tell I didn't include MS Win XP because I'm not to sure about XP 64 and the compatibility with other progies. I think is has some problems with gettin along with most of the progies out right now. :) Might be wrong on this but you might at least check on that. Again happing computing and good luck. ;-)
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18. February 2007 @ 19:49 |
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@accordlx
Intel is a better deal then AMD right now...Nvidia is a better deal the ATI right now...People here are just trying to get you the best bang for your buck...
In general if your going with an Intel CPU...you should go with an Nvidia Video Card...
In general if your going with an AMD CPU...you should go with an ATI Video Card...
I am a long time AMD & ATI fan...however...Intel and Nvidia is just the way to go right now...
People here will be glad to help you pick parts...and retailers out...
Where are you located?..
What is your budget?..
What are you going to do with computer?..
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accordlx
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18. February 2007 @ 20:01 |
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1. GA
2. less than $900
3. Play high-graphic games like Half-Life 2, burn DVDs, create documents on Flash MX pro, DVD-editing, etc
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accordlx
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18. February 2007 @ 20:08 |
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Actually if I go with that last setup on the bottom of the previous page and just change the video card to EVGA GeForce 7600GT 256MB it would save me $15 and I would still get a better video card.
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18. February 2007 @ 20:09 |
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Is the $900 a hard cap?..meaning you just cannot spend a penny more...and is that before?..or...after any rebates?..
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accordlx
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18. February 2007 @ 20:13 |
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read the last post I did on the previous page and change the video card to the one listed above, I'm pretty sure that's a good deal.
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18. February 2007 @ 20:23 |
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Case?..PS?..Memory?..HD?..Coolers?..Lots of different models...with different spec's
What are you looking for in a case...flashy?..or clean?..
If you could post links to actual items...with prices...that would be the biggest help...so we can compare...
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18. February 2007 @ 20:46 |
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Biostar P4M890-M7 PCI-E Motherboard w/ Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 2.13GHz 1066MHz FSB Processor Combo - $300 www.PartsPc.com
Western Digital 320GB 7200rpm SATA2 16MB RAID Hard Drive - $103 www.PartsPC.com
EVGA GeForce 7600GT Video Card - $110 www.NewEgg.com
Sony 16X DVD+R/RW Black - $26.85 www.PartsPC.com
80mm Case Fan - $4.15 www.PartsPC.com
Spire SP-2009B Black/Silver Case - $36.65 www.PartsPC.com
Spire SP512S7 QuadroFlow V Socket LGA775 Heatsink & Fan - $16.70 www.PartsPC.com
MicroX 450W Power Supply - $12 www.PartsPC.com
1GB PC4200 533MHz DDR2 SDRAM - $63 www.EnetShopOnline.com
NEC 17inch LCD 1760V - $130 www.Azatek.com
Windows XP Pro X64 - $77 www.CietDirect.com
I already have a keyboard and mouse. but if I left anything out please let me know.
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18. February 2007 @ 21:31 |
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Floppy/card reader combo ?
if you need one that is
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18. February 2007 @ 21:33 |
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As far as I can Tell...Power Supply is not compatible with the other parts...not enough spec's listed on site to fully determine...
Let me tell you...I would not trust a $12 power supply...
Horrible MB...you can do a lot better...from what I have seen so far...
Memory?..I would need a direct link to the product on that site...If it is not a highly rated memory I would not buy...
I am not familiar with either site...and...I do not know if I would trust them...lots of shady stuff out there...
My Suggestion...Buy Only Quality Parts...From Reputable Dealers...
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accordlx
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18. February 2007 @ 21:35 |
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Originally posted by aabbccdd:
Floppy/card reader combo ?
if you need one that is
not needed
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accordlx
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18. February 2007 @ 21:38 |
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Originally posted by Lp531:
As far as I can Tell...Power Supply is not compatible with the other parts...not enough spec's listed on site to fully determine...
Let me tell you...I would not trust a $12 power supply...
Horrible MB...you can do a lot better...from what I have seen so far...
How much should I spend on a power supply? What MB would you suggest? I am new at this so I appreciate any help
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18. February 2007 @ 21:47 |
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I would be very Leary of either of those sites...they do not show good pictures...or...list the important specifications...my suggestion...stay away...
Is that $900 a hard price...like I asked earlier...before or after rebates...
What Greensman listed...is a lot better...then what you had listed...I might make a few little changes...but not much...
Bottom line is...What can you afford?
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18. February 2007 @ 21:54 |
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yeah $900 is all I can do right now. before rebate. money is so skim right now in order to spend any more I'd have to wait a few months.
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18. February 2007 @ 22:45 |
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@ Lp531
Have not heard from the following
newegg
svc
FrozonCPU
xoxide
Any other places you might know where to get my Thermaltake Aromor side panel w/ fan?
Or any others that might have a lead for me?
thanks...
Win. 7/Case- Thermaltake Armor11 bays "full case"-with side fan panel... removed stock fans replaced with SCYTHE 92mm 2ea. and SCYTHE/s-flex sff21f 120mm 2ea./ sunbeam 4 fan controller/Processor-Intel Core2Duo E6850 3.0 w/ Zalman CNPS7700-CU cooler/motherboard-Asus P5N32-E SLI p680I/PSU-Cooler Master RS 850 watt real power pro sli/Sound Card-Creative Sound Blaster X-FI FATAL1ty/Cables-Thermaltake Rounded IDE ATA & ATA2/Memory- 4 Gig Corsair XMS 800 MH/HDD-1ea. WD 300GB 10K VelociRaptor Sata-1ea.WD 320GB 7200rpm Sata/Drives- 2ea. Benq 1655 [Rev.BCDB]2ea.LG GH24NS70[rev.GN00]/52in1 card reader&Writer&USB/ Video cards- 1ea. EVGA Gforce Nvida GTX 550Ti /Monitors- 2ea. ACER AL2017 LCD 20 in. ea/Printer-
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18. February 2007 @ 22:56 |
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19. February 2007 @ 01:52 |
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19. February 2007 @ 03:03 |
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Excellent choices and suggestions. I personally have the hiper psu and really like the modular cabling. If you plan on major OC, the E4300 cpu will most likely OC more due to lower fsb. Both good choices and capable of good OC's.
Don't know what the case is made of but after getting the aluminum cooler master mystique case, I will never own another case made out of anything but aluminum. I used to use antec but no more.
If planning on OC'ing I recommend an aftermarket performance hsf. One of the most popular is the zalman CNPS9500. They also make a CNPS9700 (better, but make sure you have adequate room) and CNPS7700 and CNPS7000 (not as good but better than oem). Some like artic freezer hsf's. Just my 2 cents.
Rig #1 Asus Rampage Formula Mobo, Intel Core2Quad Q9450 CPU @ 3.55ghz, 2gb Corsair DDR2 1066 Dominator Ram @ 5-5-5-15, TR Ultra 120 Extreme w/ Scythe 9 blade 110 cfm 120mm Fan HSF, HIS Radeon 512mb HD3850 IceQ TurboX GPU, Corsair 620HX P/S, CM Stacker 830 Evo Case, Rig #2 Asus P5W DH Deluxe Mobo, Intel C2D E6600 CPU @ 3.6ghz, 2gb Corsair XMS2 DDR2 800 Ram @ 4-4-4-12-2t, Zalman CNPS9500LED HSF, Sapphire Radeon X850XT PE GPU, Corsair 620HX P/S, Cooler Master Mystique Case, Viewsonic 20.1" Widescreen Digital LCD Monitor, Klipsch Promedia Ultra 5.1 THX Desktop Speakers, http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=348351 http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=236435This message has been edited since posting. Last time this message was edited on 19. February 2007 @ 03:47
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19. February 2007 @ 03:10 |
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@accordlx
well the only thing i could add to this is the burner... myself i wouldnt go with the 20x liteon.. been to many bad things said about th 20x drives... go with the 18x liteon. more and more people here are getting this one.. few $ cheaper and no shipping right now.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16827106043
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19. February 2007 @ 03:27 |
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i gotta say. LP531, mort81,greensman, aabbccdd, and those i forgot to mention,,, you all rock you guys make a computer dummy like myself and im sure others, just wanna go out and make build after builds. you make it sound so easy.... and have the right answers the way people can understand them....yes im patt'in ya all on the back, kissin azz however ya wanna say it.. you guys are the best...every time i look in the paper and see the store built systems with everything i want in a copmuter i want to just buy one, but then i come back here and listen to your advise make me say heck with that, im doing a build..i figure for myself im gonna have to do it like the johnny cash song (1 piece at a time)
tell me what you think about this mobo... looks like it has everything you(i) need. and pretty cheap.
http://microcenter.com/byos/byos_single_...oduct_id=250284
heres a PSU ive been looking at.
http://microcenter.com/byos/byos_single_...duct_id=0228929
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19. February 2007 @ 04:06 |
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Rig #1 Asus Rampage Formula Mobo, Intel Core2Quad Q9450 CPU @ 3.55ghz, 2gb Corsair DDR2 1066 Dominator Ram @ 5-5-5-15, TR Ultra 120 Extreme w/ Scythe 9 blade 110 cfm 120mm Fan HSF, HIS Radeon 512mb HD3850 IceQ TurboX GPU, Corsair 620HX P/S, CM Stacker 830 Evo Case, Rig #2 Asus P5W DH Deluxe Mobo, Intel C2D E6600 CPU @ 3.6ghz, 2gb Corsair XMS2 DDR2 800 Ram @ 4-4-4-12-2t, Zalman CNPS9500LED HSF, Sapphire Radeon X850XT PE GPU, Corsair 620HX P/S, Cooler Master Mystique Case, Viewsonic 20.1" Widescreen Digital LCD Monitor, Klipsch Promedia Ultra 5.1 THX Desktop Speakers, http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=348351 http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=236435 |
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19. February 2007 @ 05:52 |
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@cincyrob,
Please don't group me with the other three you mentioned. I have very limited knowledge/experience on computers, but I'm learning. :) The people you mentioned are my mentors and I have the doc at my disposal too but I don't pull that card very often. LOL. I completely agree with Mort81 on this one, as I've said before he knows his stuff. :) Now as far as a psu, I don't know the brand you are looking at but there are better ones available for about the same money I think. If you can spend a little more you may get a more reliable psu.
Antec SmartPower $39.99 w/ MIR
Antec True Power $69.99
KingWin $68.99
I don't know much about the KingWin's but it's relatively cheap and has good reviews. :)
There are others out there cincyrob but you may have to do a little looking or get some advice from the gurus on your list. :)
accordlx,
I'm with cincyrob on the burner, the 20X Litey's have been getting poor reviews and therefore I'd stay away for now. I personally have the 18X LH-18A1P and love it. Rips like a champ and produces some quality burns. :)
I picked the Muskin because it was good quality and cheap but if Lp531 and Mort81 like the HIPER, by all means go with it. As Mort81 said he has it and likes it. Enough for me to buy one. :)
Also remember these are suggestions and not hard commands. lol. You will do what you think is best and therefore it's all on you. Even if you decide to buy exactly what we (they) recommend please don't hold it against us if it doesn't perform or work perfectly, sometimes it just doesn't work out the way you planned it. lol. Case in point, I purchased a mobo/cpu combo and thought all was ok with both. Well it wasn't but the items seemed to work ok on the surface. It turns out the mobo was defective but worked to some extent. I noticed after some movie editing the picture quality was off and started the hunt to find the problem. The only reason I found it was with the patience of my new found friends and their expertise/knowledge with computers and building them.
Good luck with whatever you decide and let us know how it works out. :)
....gm
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19. February 2007 @ 06:20 |
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im going over to microcenter today on my way to work. im gonna go look there and check that board out better. see what type of mem i can go with on it.
greensman, you are a great help with this stuff weather you beleive it or not...
i have $180 i can use right now. that mobo is on sale for 115 buck, so the rest im gonna use for a PSU right now.. then when i can the next thing im gonna get is the CPU. gonna save some and go ahead and get the E6400
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