$1000 for computer. What to get????????

[FFactory0x]

I just sold my computer for $1000 and now need a new one with monitor. I was going to build one or buy one someone made. What should i be able to buy or build. I need one fast since i have classes. Lastly i need one i can upgrade in the future. Here was my old rig so i need something better

ive been out of the whole PC seen for a year now so, i am completly lost. Last year i knew alot but college left me without time to upgrade. Thats why i need your guys help.
I also have $400 is Staples gift cards, so i can get a monitor there, plus cdrw and dvd burner cheap. I could prolly pick up cables and a hd there to


My old Comp
Gateway2000
P4 1.8
Geforce 3
256mb ram
sb live
40gb hd
120gb external maxtor usb 2.0 5400 rmp hd
19in ev910 monitor
etc.


Just offered this computer.
AMD Athlon MP 2200 1.8GHz PROCESSOR CPU - Retail w/TT DragonORB HS&F {$185}
ASUS A7V8X Socket A Mobo {$90}
512 DDR PC2700 Crucial RAM {$85}
Xtasy GeForce4 Ti 4200 64MB DDR AGP TV OUT {$100}
Lian-Li 61 USB B2 (NOT MODDED AT ALL) {$140}
http://www.newegg.com/app/Showimage...-112-025-01.JPG
Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy Gamer {$60}
60 Gig WD 7200 RPM {$80}
Samsung SyncMaster 950B 19" CRT monitor{$175}
Linksys 10/100 Network Card {$10}
Logitech Cordless Elite Duo(not the one from the giveaway){$75}

Wants 700 shipped . Has no dvd or cd drive but

 

[HendrixFan]

What exactly will you be doing with your computer, so that we can help you customize it to your needs?

Getting rid of that rig for $1000 was quite a steal on your end, congrats.

 

[FFactory0x]

I play games. Do lots of file transferring, usinf ftp,winrar,smartpar. I also run lots of stuff at the same time.
Hope this helps.

I mean $1000 for that rig was pretty good. Why not get a better one. I was gonna upgrade the case anyway and put in a new graphix card and dvd burner but guess its an overhail.

I burn alot.

I want something that is future proof and can be upgraded. I mean the only reason i dont like my system is rdram is so expensive. I have 256 but for game no a days, it too little and it expensive plus my mb is only agp4x. Also my ps is too little and there are no drive bays left

 

[blues008]

I would actually get an ATI Radeon 8500 128mb video card - they can be had on these forums for about $130.

And if you do a lot of burning, Plextor is coming out with their DVD-RW

Plextor

 

[human2k]

Originally posted by: FFactory0x


I mean $1000 for that rig was pretty good. Why not get a better one. I was gonna upgrade the case anyway and put in a new graphix card and dvd burner but guess its an overhail.

Don't be suprised if you dont get into heaven later on....but that guy must of have been stupid to buy it for $1,000!!!!

 

[LucJoe]

Originally posted by: FFactory0x


Just offered this computer.
AMD Athlon MP 2200 1.8GHz PROCESSOR CPU - Retail w/TT DragonORB HS&F {$185}
ASUS A7V8X Socket A Mobo {$90}
512 DDR PC2700 Crucial RAM {$85}
Xtasy GeForce4 Ti 4200 64MB DDR AGP TV OUT {$100}
Lian-Li 61 USB B2 (NOT MODDED AT ALL) {$140}
http://www.newegg.com/app/Showimage...-112-025-01.JPG
Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy Gamer {$60}
60 Gig WD 7200 RPM {$80}
Samsung SyncMaster 950B 19" CRT monitor{$175}
Linksys 10/100 Network Card {$10}
Logitech Cordless Elite Duo(not the one from the giveaway){$75}

Wants 700 shipped . Has no dvd or cd drive but

I see a few problems with that computer that are definitely worth bringing up
> WHY is it an Athlon MP? If I'm not mistaken, the A7V8X isn't even a multiprocessor board, so there's no reason for it.
> The Xtasy GeForce4 Ti is made by the now defunct Visiontek, and if you have any problems with it you'd be hard pressed to get support.
> This one's kind of personal preference, but I wouldn't like the Samsung 950B, if I was buying a CRT right now I would want it to be flat, but that's just me


Now, what I would do:
Athlon XP 2100+ (Thoroughbred-B) for $93
Any nForce 2 motherboard with the MCP-T southbridge, but not the integrated graphics -- around $110
512M PC2700 (3200 if you want to spend the extra cash) ~~ $85
Any GF4 Ti4200 that's NOT visiontek -- probably $120? OR Radeon 9500 PRO -- $165
Any Hard drive you want depending on how much space you use (BB has the 120GB maxtor on sale this weekend for like $85 if you check out the hot deals forum.
I don't think Lian-Li's are worth it for the price, but cases are a personal thing, I usually just get whatever is cheap
No Need for sound card, nforce2 has good built-in sound
No Need for network card, same reason

If you add in costs for a monitor, then you will probably be a little over that 700 dollar mark, but putting it together is all the fun!

Good luck