about 1500 bucks for new rig

[metrocka]

i really don't know what to get and where to get it... i have an audigy2, that's basically all im starting with and want to spend about 1500 bucks and get an AMD-64 and 1 gig of at least pc2700 ram, any ideas?

 

[alexXx]

if you dont need a monitor, 1500 USD is plenty and will get you a high end system.

 

[metrocka]

i dont know where to start looking for stuff?,ive already searched the board, and caught this system
but im unsure where the best prices are...


ABIT KV8-Max3
AMD Athlon 64 3200+
Mushkin 1GB of PC3200 DDR Ram (Cas Latency: 2.5-4-4)
WD 200GB 7200 SATA HDD
Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy2 ZS
ATi x800 XT Platinum
Blizzard 360 Ultra Quiet Case from FrozenCPU.com
ENERMAX Noisetaker Series 420W Power Supply

 

[Gusty987]

im unsure where the best prices are

www.newegg.com

 

[dennisjai215]

i would say that system is around maybe 1300?

 

[metrocka]

whats the cheapest you think i can get a good 17" lcd monitor

 

[Corporate Thug]

with A64, you want atleast pc3200.

here is what i would get:

A64 3200+ $282
asus K8V $120
1 gig pc3200 http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproductdesc.asp?description=20-146-290&DEPA=1 $263
keep the audigy II $0
assuming you are a gamer X800 pro or wait til others hit the market $400
1 36 gb raptor $110
1 IDE hdd, size depending on your needs $120 (goes a real long way with HDDs these days)
case/psu $100
NEC 2510A (dual layer dvd burner) $95
liteon CDRW $30

that comes to right around $1500

 

[metrocka]

i'm not a big pc gamer thats what my xbox is for, whats a good video card that will support some games but not intesnse gaming

 

[Wahsapa]

dont get an audigy, get a m-audio revolution 7.1

ATi Radeon 9800 Pro 128mb will be fine for your video needs, they are cheap for the preformance too!

 

[metrocka]

im a pain in the ass i know, what if i wanted to set up a raid?>

 

[Wahsapa]

nForce 3 250gb

SATA raid onboard