1. I'm looking to build a new PC for my dad for the holidays. He currently has a 6 yr old Dell, so pretty much anything is an upgrade. He doesn't do a lot of gaming, but my sister likes to play the Sims 2 a lot, and he will on occasion play a game. Mainly, I need a reliable computer that isn't going to stop working 2 months after I build it, that he can use for internet/email/finances and occasional light gaming. I don't want a powerhouse, but on the other hand, I don't want bottom of the barrel. I'd like this to be a decent, modern computer for at least 3 yrs, and useable for at least 5.
2. My bottom line budget is $700, however I'd like to make it as cheap as possible without getting crappy components. Right now I'm aiming for $600-$650.
3. Buying and building in USA.
4. I definitely want an Intel processor, and I prefer nvidia and seagate but am willing to bend on those.
5. I have no current parts to use.
6. I haven't really looked through other threads.
7. Will run at default speeds.
This is the current config I am thinking, I'm looking for opinions on part reliability/compatibility, and if costs can be cut anywhere.
Case - $30 (I don't want anything flashy, just something that won't overheat)
Rosewill R604-P BK 120mm Fan ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16811147058
PSU - $40
Thermaltake TR2 W0070RUC ATX 430W Power Supply 115/230 V
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16817153023
HDD - $65
Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3250310AS 250GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16822148261
Processor - $171
INTEL Core 2 Duo E6550 2.33GHz FSB1333MHz 4M LGA775
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/...p?ProductCode=10005520
Mobo - $80
EVGA 122-CK-NF66-T1 LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813188017
Graphics - $63
EVGA 256-P2-N741-LR GeForce 8500GT 256MB 128-bit GDDR2 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814130287
RAM - $53
OCZ Gold 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820227124
DVD Burner - $30
LITE-ON 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 20X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 40X CD-ROM IDE DVD Burner
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16827106050
Firewire Expansion - $13 (1394 for video camera transfer)
Rosewill 2 Firewaire / 3+1 USB2.0 PCI Combo Card Model RC-110
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16815265001
OS - $104
Microsoft Windows Vista HOME Premium 32-bit English Single-Pack DVD OEM
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/...jsp?ProductCode=604699
TOTAL: $649
I'm looking for tips and comments basically, anything where you think I could cut cost, or get a better product for the same price.
2. My bottom line budget is $700, however I'd like to make it as cheap as possible without getting crappy components. Right now I'm aiming for $600-$650.
3. Buying and building in USA.
4. I definitely want an Intel processor, and I prefer nvidia and seagate but am willing to bend on those.
5. I have no current parts to use.
6. I haven't really looked through other threads.
7. Will run at default speeds.
This is the current config I am thinking, I'm looking for opinions on part reliability/compatibility, and if costs can be cut anywhere.
Case - $30 (I don't want anything flashy, just something that won't overheat)
Rosewill R604-P BK 120mm Fan ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16811147058
PSU - $40
Thermaltake TR2 W0070RUC ATX 430W Power Supply 115/230 V
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16817153023
HDD - $65
Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3250310AS 250GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16822148261
Processor - $171
INTEL Core 2 Duo E6550 2.33GHz FSB1333MHz 4M LGA775
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/...p?ProductCode=10005520
Mobo - $80
EVGA 122-CK-NF66-T1 LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 650i Ultra ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16813188017
Graphics - $63
EVGA 256-P2-N741-LR GeForce 8500GT 256MB 128-bit GDDR2 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16814130287
RAM - $53
OCZ Gold 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16820227124
DVD Burner - $30
LITE-ON 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 20X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 40X CD-ROM IDE DVD Burner
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16827106050
Firewire Expansion - $13 (1394 for video camera transfer)
Rosewill 2 Firewaire / 3+1 USB2.0 PCI Combo Card Model RC-110
http://www.newegg.com/Product/...x?Item=N82E16815265001
OS - $104
Microsoft Windows Vista HOME Premium 32-bit English Single-Pack DVD OEM
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/...jsp?ProductCode=604699
TOTAL: $649
I'm looking for tips and comments basically, anything where you think I could cut cost, or get a better product for the same price.
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