build me a computer for around $800

[weirdichi]

Roommate wants a computer for around $800. He doesn't want anything fancy, just a basic system to surf the net and burn CD's and occasional gaming (not a hardcore gamer). I'm lookin to build it for him just for more experience in building a system. If you can include the name of the parts, it'd be great (I've been out of the mobo/cpu/hardware scene for a while now). Basic needs are:


1. CDRW
2. DVD
3. Decent Video Card


Thanks! ^_^

 

[Evadman]

Bah $800 is too much.

What are you going to be doing mainly? Surfing? Gaming? Both? More info is needed

 

[RossMAN]

Do you need a monitor and/or operating system?

 

[Dat]

www.dell.com

you will find computers there will within your friends budget.

at least go for a 1GIG machine with a 32MB geforce card and 256MB ram.

I build my own machines but if its for someone else, I usually find that i save myself alot of headaches if i send em over to dell.com

 

[Croton]

unless u wanna be tech support forever, then go to dell

 

[Dat]

and oh - if you move this thread to general hardware - you will definitely get more responses.

 

[weirdichi]

Well, I'm tech support already.. so it doesn't really matter to me.. =P Yeah, monitor and a cheap copy of Win98 on the forums will do. He'll be mostly typing and surfing net and playing games (like Deer Hunter or Rainbow Six).

Is DELL or GATEWAY the better place to order one?

EDIT: How do I move it there? Or do i have to create a whole new thread there?

 

[Evadman]

Here is my recomendation.

ECS K7S5A ( mainboard / Mothebroard)- $57 from Newegg.com
1700+ AMD XP processor - $118 Newegg
CoolerMaster CPU cooler ( Make sure rated for 1700+ ) - $8
Memory - 256 Megs DDR from Crucial.com - $90
Geforce 2 MX 200 Vid Card - $40 Newegg
40 gig 5400 Hard drive Maxtor - $70
Cool Case ( thats the name of a case )- $50 newegg
Microsoft KB and Optica mouse - $50 newegg
Cheap 10/100 - $10 Just about anywhere
24x burner - $80-100 Anywhere
DVD - $50 Anywhere
Total - $543 plus shipping. If you want a better vid card, get a PNY Geforce 3 Ti 200 for $130 refurb from newegg. 60 gig Hd add about $10

 

[RossMAN]

If your friend does go the Dell route, here's what they could get for under $800:

Dell Dimension 8200 for $755

$999 base price as configured below
-$75 Dell coupon
-2% eBates.com
-$150 MIR
-FREE UPS Ground Shipping
=================================
$755.52

You get your choice of a free 16/10/40 CD-RW or DVD-ROM. Buy the other from Newegg.com and you have a decent system for barely under $800.

Processor: Intel Pentium® 4 Processor at 1.8 GHz
Memory: 128MB PC800 RDRAM
Keyboard: New Dell® Enhanced QuietKey Keyboard
Monitors: Video Ready w/o Monitor
Video Card: 64MB NVIDIA GeForce2 MX Graphics Card with TV-Out
Hard Drive: 40GB Ultra ATA/100 Hard Drive
Floppy Drive: 3.5 in Floppy Drive
Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition
Mouse: MS IntelliMouse®
Network Card: No Network Card Requested
Modem: 56K Telephony Modem for Windows® XP
DVD-ROM or CD-ROM Drive: FREE UPGRADE! 16x/10x/40x CD-RW Drive with Roxio's Easy CD Creator®
Sound Card: Integrated Audio with Soundblaster Pro/16 Compatibility
Speakers: Harmon Kardon HK-195 Speakers
Bundled Software: Microsoft® Works Suite 2002 with Money 2002 Standard
Virus Protection: Norton Antivirus® 2002, 90-day introductory offer
Digital Music: Dell Jukebox powered by MusicMatch
Digital Photography: Dell Picture Studio Image Expert® 2000
Limited Warranty, Services and Support Options: 1Yr Ltd. Warranty- 1Yr At-Home Service + 1Yr Phone Support
Internet Access Options: 6 Months of America Online Membership Included
Free Quicken 2002 Suite: Free Quicken 2002 Suite (includes Turbo Tax Deluxe)

 

[b0mbrman]

save 100 or so for incidentals....like wires and surge protectors...mousepads and keyboard wrist cushions...anti-static rugs and racing stripes...

 

[yakko]

<< unless u wanna be tech support forever, then go to dell >>

I tell them in advance that the free answer is CTRL+ALT+DEL and that everything else is $20 an hour.

 

[The Stigenator]

i prefer gateway.. its cheaper than pay thru your nose dell.

Edit:

Gateway.. 600 bucks

Just add an another stick of ram (crucial - 70 bucks for 256 is expensive upgrade) maybe go to a bigger hard drive (40 gb for 50 bucks)and maybe 25 buck upgrade to the boston accoustics speakers and your set.. good clean system for under 800.

 

[Jerboy]

<< Roommate wants a computer for around $800. He doesn't want anything fancy, just a basic system to surf the net and burn CD's and occasional gaming (not a hardcore gamer). I'm lookin to build it for him just for more experience in building a system. If you can include the name of the parts, it'd be great (I've been out of the mobo/cpu/hardware scene for a while now). Basic needs are:


1. CDRW
2. DVD
3. Decent Video Card


Thanks! ^_^ >>


*Everything is from Newegg unless noted

MSI K7T266 PRO2 (MS-6380 6380-060) VIA KT266A AMD® 200/266 FSB DDR Socket A ATX MOTHERBOARD $97

AMD ATHLON THUNDERBIRD 1.33GHz 266MHz FSB SOCKET A PGA PROCESSOR - RETAIL incl heatsink and 3yr warranty $99

256MB DDR PC2100 from Mushkin $86

Geforce 2 MX 200 Vid Card - $40

FDD $9

Lite on 24x10x40 CD-RW drive retail $99(incl shipping from http://www.acompinc.com/). You don't want to buy recording software seprately. Recording software is not cheap when bought separately.

Pioneer DVD-ROM $57

WD400BB Wenstern Digital 40GB 7200RPM $80

case(from your local shop) $40

Modem or LAN card $20

Windows XP Home(OEM version) $88

MS Office Small Business $169

grand total: $884.00($715 without Office, but you're gonna want Office if you intend on doing anything productive)

 

[Jerboy]

<< Here is my recomendation.

ECS K7S5A ( mainboard / Mothebroard)- $57 from Newegg.com
1700+ AMD XP processor - $118 Newegg
CoolerMaster CPU cooler ( Make sure rated for 1700+ ) - $8
Memory - 256 Megs DDR from Crucial.com - $90
Geforce 2 MX 200 Vid Card - $40 Newegg
40 gig 5400 Hard drive Maxtor - $70
Cool Case ( thats the name of a case )- $50 newegg
Microsoft KB and Optica mouse - $50 newegg
Cheap 10/100 - $10 Just about anywhere
24x burner - $80-100 Anywhere
DVD - $50 Anywhere
Total - $543 plus shipping. If you want a better vid card, get a PNY Geforce 3 Ti 200 for $130 refurb from newegg. 60 gig Hd add about $10 >>



uhm.. My math comes to $643.. Perhaps you forgot to calculate something?