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Discussion in 'PC hardware help' started by clay7676, Jan 30, 2007.

  1. clay7676

    clay7676 Regular member

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    I posted threads earlier about RAM and graphics cards and other crap. Well I realized theres just too many flaws, so i'm getting a new one.
    I'm looking for suggestions. Here are a few things I want:

    1-2 gb of RAM

    reg. mouse reg. keyboard.

    a decent (not as expensive) AMD processor with PCI-E or agp 8x

    and decent grahpics and sound. (getting a new graphics card anyway)

    50-100gb hard drive.

    and no other accesroies

    AND in the range of 500-1,000 dollars



    Thanks
    Comment back please
     
  2. clay7676

    clay7676 Regular member

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    Forgot one thing.

    I'd prefer NOT a new monitor but if its good one in the range of 100-150

    thanks
     
  3. steimy

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    for $100 you will have no problem building a good system.
    RAM: OCZ, Corsair or Crucial Technologies
    something like a 667 or 800

    I can not reccoment a processor or motherboard as i do not use AMD, I bought an MSI motherboard.
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...12&Submit=ENE&Manufactory=1312&SubCategory=22

    Graphics card: PCI-E XFX GeForce 7600GT 256 or above

    Sound card may not be needed if you get a motherboard with a good on board Hi Def. audio like my MSI. You would only need it if you wanted really high end sound because my on board 8 channel HD audio sounds great through a surround system.

    Mouse & keyboard is more a personal choice. I like logitec products.

    Hard drive i would go much bigger than 100GB seeing that you can get a 250GB Western digital or Seagate at Newegg.com for about $80-$90

    Case: Gigabyte Posiedon-Black (for ATX motherboards)
    Power supply: Enermax 620 watts

    I bought all my parts at Newegg.com, they are a great store with really good prices. The motherboard will be your most important choice. Check them out really closely to make sure it has everything you want. I really would not spend under $100 on one as it is the most important part you will buy for your new system.

     
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    clay7676 Regular member

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    Ok, well I can deal with intel but i just want to know if there is a good computer out there for 500-600 dollars. with some of my specs

    ..
     
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    what are you looking for exactly
     
  6. clay7676

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    not really gonna be that picky but 1gb ram, decent processor with a PCI-E or AGP 8x and small hard drive (have 500gb external). intergrated sound and good graphics

    that really it i'm up for suggestions
     
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    take a look at this I think this is a good deal but does anyone know about AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual-Core 3800+. Is that any good?? and is it PCI-e or what? some help would be appreciated.

    Thanks
     
  9. clay7676

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    Oh and Krkm it looks like a good deal with all the parts but the only problem is I'm really not good enough to put all this into a empty system, if there was a way to put this all in to a computer and order it tell me and i'll look in to it.
     
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    ill find u a case and power supply in a bit
     
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    it seems good but it would be cheaper to build it your self


    but if u dont want do build it that one sounds good

    if i where you i would choose the next one down the 256MB NVIDIA Geforce 7300LE TurboCache-E521 for the video card tho

    also windows home edition sucks i recammend windows xp professional i had home edition it was slow asap i bought xp pro
     
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  13. clay7676

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    k, thanks I think i'm gonna get it, and the good thing is I can always update it at anytime with the newest slots.
     
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    Here's the thing though, if I could get a computer that came with the battery the proccessor already in it I probably would buy parts seperate.
     
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    hey dude read my above updated post
     
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    that one is good for the price i'd go with the 256mb video card tho
     
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    oh, well I looked it up and I didn't get that many good reviews I just don't know if it's worth the money. I was gonna get like a good 250 dollar won in the summer though but I think the intergrated is allright for now, still havne't ordered anything yet so keep giving ideas.
     
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    I was also thinking about upgrading my RAM to 2gb but what's the diffrence between 2DIMMs-E521 and 4DIMMs-E521??

     
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    ANOTHER question

    is the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual-Core 3800+ worth another 30 bucks over the AMD Sempron™ 3400+?
     
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    Yes, although I don't see where you're pricing this from... Go with the 3800 x2.
     

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