I am poor so i cant put alot of investment into a PC... especially when Im saving up for the PS3 =P I found a guide online about building a decent PC for under $300. I sourt of changed some parts from the guide around and came up with this combo. Im a total noob and never build anything in my life so please let me know if what i have(going to buy) is enough to build a decent PC. Also let me know if u have any info about the parts im using cuz i dont know if they all are compatible with the mobo. Although im pretty sure they are. Much thanks. Im gonna build a computer so if the parts are gay or you know where to find it cheaper please let me know. 1. Barebone kit ($84.95) Biostar M7NCD Ultra Socket A Barebones System w/400W PS http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=BBNCDU-BLK&cat=CAS 2. CPU ($65.00) AMD Sempron 64 2800+ Palermo 1600MHz HT Socket 754 Processor Model SDA2800BXBOX (If this aint compatible with the barebone kit then tell me cuz i dont really know) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819104245 3. Memory ($39.99) i should get two??? pqi POWER Series 512MB 184-Pin DDR SDRAM Unbuffered DDR 400 (PC 3200) System Memory http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16820141164 4. Hard Drive ($42.99) HITACHI Deskstar 7K80 HDS728080PLA380 (0A30356) 80GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16822145082 5. CD/DVD burner ($40.99) SAMSUNG Black 16X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 16X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 5X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2M Cache ATA/ATAPI DVD Burner With LightScribe - OEM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16827151118 6. Floppy ($8.00) gotta have the floppy =D SAMSUNG Black 1.44MB 3.5" Internal Floppy Drive Model SFD321B/LBL1 - OEM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16821103203 Total money = $281.92 Plus tax and shipping and stuff id say it would be around $300. Is that too much to spend or not enough? Is the computer even gonna be decent at all or crap quality? Let me know ASAP man b4 i buy all this. Thanks in advance
Hi. rob has a point that processor wont work with your mobo. i searched newegg.com and this was the only socket A processor for $50-$75: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819104203
Thanks alot. I sourta knew it wasnt compatible but wasnt sure. So as long as the cpu is socket A then im fine right? All put together does it make a decent PC?
Hi guys, Forget SocketA (unless you are picking up a used system from 2004). Socket 939 is also dead - but Socket 754 lives on (for now...) In my region, ECS offers a Motherboard Package that includes 761GX (Socket 754, SiS chipset) plus XP2800+ CPU (Socket 754, Sempron). I have used these before and they are really very solid :^) The package is ~$100 U.S. bucks - they are in-stock at my local shop for $125 bucks (Canadian) retail http://www.pccanada.com/viewitem.asp?id=4626 You get mobo, CPU and cooler, including onboard graphics - plus an empty PCI Express x16 slot! You can't beat it; and I will build a few systems like this every September (my 'Back To School' special). Regards
You might want to go for something other than a socket-A setup,since you hav'nt listed a cpu preference, How about this->http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2205225&CatId=31 You could always upgrade the cpu later(if you feel it's needed) otherwise it should be fine...just add the hard drive and cd/dvd drive/burner and your pretty much set! Or if you really want S-754(I would'nt,IMHO... socket 939 will be around for a while) here is a deal on one with a decent processor->http://shop2.outpost.com/product/4811530
the dvd burner costs too much. check ur local computer stores. I saw a DL DVD burner for about 20 bucks a few days back
You will notice that the selection of processors for the 939 boards are much better and plentiful, as 754 will most likely be used only for laptops and eventually phased out.Some say 939 is dying but I don't see it...not right away atleast!
Anyone with a suggestion of combos that wold make a better PC than what i have listed please post. Besides for changing the mobo and cpu to socket 939 im gonna keep the same stuff. Thanks all for the advice.
Check out this one,I'm not crazy about the case but that's just me! All the rest appears pretty good for the price->http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2276705&CatId=1915
wow thanks for the link. The case isnt that bad i was looking for a black one anyways... So if i get that then all i need is a HDD, some memory, CD/DVD burner,floppy. All together around the same price i had at first but with a much better PC. Boxwrench u are the man.
SSSHHHHH! Don't tell anyone! If you do get that setup don't hesitate,send for the rebate right away. Best of luck and if you have a question...just ask!
Actually i do have a question already. So after i get my stuff and put it all together....I suppose using the back up disc that came with my dads PC to install Windows XP operating system wont work right? Total noob and dont really know what to do. Oh and do i need a sound card or a video card or anything like that? Or am i all set.
OOPS! Forgot about the video card.Every m/b I've ever seen includes on board sound,so no worries there.I found another kit with built in graphics and is upgradable if you ever choose to do so. http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2226941&CatId=1915 Sorry about the oversight! Please don't feel limited to my suggestions,there are a lot of good deals,they just need to be found!
I might have to scrap boxwrench's first asus kit then.... Im not a hardcore PC gamer anyways. To be honest I just need a PC cuz im movin out. Just tryin to get the best outta $300. I'll search around more and come back with questions. But i will check out ur second link tho.
