$1500.00 to build a system with.

[Don66]

Haven't built anything computer related for about 1.5 years.
Want to build a decent AMD dual core system.
Non SLI, but fast video.
2GB of memory.
Large drive.
Stable mobo.
Case and PS.
At this point not really looking to overclock, but maybe later on.

Thanks

 

[CraKaJaX]

Gamer? Video editing? Web browsing? what?

 

[Ricemarine]

Opteron 165 or AMD x2 3800+ $270-$300
eVGA 7800gt (or wait for 7900gt since it seems as if it will be the same price as the 7800gt)
2X1 GB G.Skill DDR500 HZ's (he said just in case) $180 ish
Hitachi 7k250 or any of your preference.
DFI Ultra-D UT NF4.
Centurion 5
Enermax Liberty 500w

 

[bamacre]

Need a monitor? Keybaord, mouse? OC'ing?

 

[Don66]

Originally posted by: CraKaJaX
Gamer? Video editing? Web browsing? what?

All 3, but mosetly Gamming and Multimedia apps.

Originally posted by: Ricemarine
Opteron 165 or AMD x2 3800+ $270-$300
eVGA 7800gt (or wait for 7900gt since it seems as if it will be the same price as the 7800gt)
2X1 GB G.Skill DDR500 HZ's (he said just in case) $180 ish
Hitachi 7k250 or any of your preference.
DFI Ultra-D UT NF4.
Centurion 5
Enermax Liberty 500w

I'm looking at those now.
Would an AMD x2 4200+ be much gain over a x2 3800+?

Originally posted by: bamacre
Need a monitor? Keybaord, mouse? OC'ing?

I have those already, just want to build abox.

 

[Ricemarine]

Originally posted by: Don66

Originally posted by: CraKaJaX
Gamer? Video editing? Web browsing? what?

All 3, but mosetly Gamming and Multimedia apps.

Originally posted by: Ricemarine
Opteron 165 or AMD x2 3800+ $270-$300
eVGA 7800gt (or wait for 7900gt since it seems as if it will be the same price as the 7800gt)
2X1 GB G.Skill DDR500 HZ's (he said just in case) $180 ish
Hitachi 7k250 or any of your preference.
DFI Ultra-D UT NF4.
Centurion 5
Enermax Liberty 500w

I'm looking at those now.
Would an AMD x2 4200+ be much gain over a x2 3800+?

Originally posted by: bamacre
Need a monitor? Keybaord, mouse? OC'ing?

I have those already, just want to build abox.

Only a 200 MHz difference, opteron 165's are known for overclocking, so you can pretty much overclock to a 4800+ easy.

 

[Extelleron]

http://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merchant...=PROD&Store_Code=M&Product_Code=120338
Opteron 165 Retail- $325 (OEM is cheaper, get it w/ coupon [look on Hot Deals forum], but then you'll need a Heatsink/Fan)

Memory- 2GB Patriot (1GBx2) 2-3-2-5 DDR PC3200
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820220040
$151 after $50 MIR

Video Card-MSI Radeon X1900XT Retail
$470.99 after $50 MIR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814127206

Motherboard- DFI Ultra-D
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813136152
$122.99

Case- Antec P180 Silver Case
$109.99 after $15 MIR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811129154

PSU- Antec NEOHE 500W PSU
$94.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817103940

Sound Card- CSB X-Fi Platinum
$185.00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16829102190

HDD- Western Digital 120GB HDD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822144107
$66.00

Total: $1525.26 after rebates

For some reason I feel like I'm missing something........... but that's a great system for $1500.

 

[imported_fx]

Cooler Master Centurion 5
Asus A8N-E
AMD Athlon X2 4400+
Corsair VS 2 gigs RAM
WD Caviar SE16 WD2500KS HDD
Sapphire X1900XT- $450
Enermax Liberty 500watts

Total-$1440.8