Anyone wanna help me build a complete PC for 1300?

[Braves]

I haven't kept up with the latest prices and hardware (motherboards, processors, etc.) but i'm building a new computer now and my budget is 1300. Can anyone give some suggestions on what to buy? It needs to include a monitor, keyboard, everything, even the screws

 

[Pliablemoose]

Try the main part of this website

Use a Pentium 1.6 CPU for ~$117

Substitute a 256k stick of ram for ~$50

Buy an Envision 19" monitor from Staples for ~$100 after rebate from Staples (search Hot Deals)

The 19" monitor brings it down enough to go with a faster CPU

 

[yakko]

1300 should be no problem at all to buy a nice set up. Can you tell us what will you be doing with the system so we can gice better recommendations?

 

[UberDave]

go with a sony trinitron monitor

 

[MrBond]

I'm looking at upgrading at the moment, for a p4 1.6a or 1.8a, board, ram, and case I am looking at about $360, but I'm reusing sound/video/drives. That board does have integrated sound and video though, so if that kind of thing isn't important to you...

My dad ordered a complete p4 1.6 system from some place out in california for about $415 shipped. You can buy a heck of a monitor with the remainder of the 1300 balance

 

[Braves]

I was going to buy a LCD, but since those run about 300 for the cheapest one I might go witht eh 19" crt for 100 at staples. Basically I just want pure raw speed for gaming. Heavily oriented towards gaming/sound, space is good but gigs can always be upgraded later cheaply.

 

[Pliablemoose]

I keep looking @ LCD's too, but for the $, can't beat the 19" CRT @ Staples right now...

 

[crystal]

Originally posted by: Pliablemoose
I keep looking @ LCD's too, but for the $, can't beat the 19" CRT @ Staples right now...

Ah, did you happen to get into the deal for the LCD at Dell? Kick yourself if you miss it.