Buying a new computer, need advice.

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krashx6

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Im on a budget of about $800-$900. I already have a video card (g4 ti4200), a sound card (turtel beach) and speakers. I need everything else though.

Heres what im wanting... atleast 1gig of ram, and around 2ghz. I dunno what mobo is the best and I was thinking of just getting this case...

http://www.newegg.com/app/Showimage...25-05.JPG/11-129-125-06.jpg/11-129-125-07.jpg

Anyways, post what you all suggest, and thanks in advance.

btw: you dont need to work a monitor in that price.

-- EDIT ---

Alright, I want AMD, NOT pentium... I play lots of games and do web design.
 
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AluminumStudios

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You're going to need to be more specific about what you plan on doing because that is an open question. For every brand there is someone who likes it, so you'll probably get everything recommended to you (if people would take the time) but not find what would suit you the best.

Do you play games, do graphic design, ... ?
 
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human2k

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XP2100 Tbred B-$93
Epox 8RDA+ $99
SK7 + 80MM Fan-$30
Samsung PC2700 512MB x 2 $150
WD80GB SE-$110
Lite-On 16xdvd-$35
Lite-On 52xCDRW-$50

total = $567

You can pick everything up at newegg.com and the HSF is from svc.com. This system should overclock easily depending on your stepping and how far the ram can go.
 
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Kartajan

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a gig of ram? Why?

newegg
MB:
Item: N82E16813131435 Model# A7N8X
Rating: (avg rating out of 99 voters) Shipping: Special Free FedEx Saver Shipping
Price: $119.99 Stock: YES
RAM:
Item: N82E16820145410 Model# CMX256A-2700C2PT *get 2*
Rating: (avg rating out of 7 voters) Shipping: Special Free FedEx Saver Shipping
Price: $59.00 Stock: YES
CPU
Item: N82E16819103336 Model# AXDA2400BOX
Rating: (avg rating out of 29 voters) Shipping: Special Free FedEx Saver Shipping
Price: $136.00 Stock: YES
HDD (Maxtor)
Item: N82E16822144205 Model# 6Y080P0
Rating: (avg rating out of 17 voters) Shipping: Special Free FedEx Saver Shipping
Price: $100.00 Stock: YES
CDRW/DVD combo (Plextor)
Item: N82E16827106508 Model# PX-320A-BPS/BL
Rating: Shipping: Special FedEx Saver Shipping $6.00
Price: $108.00 Stock: YES
Case
Item: N82E16811129131 Model# FUSION
Rating: Shipping: FedEx Saver Shipping $18.00
Price: $109.99 Stock: NO

Total:About $700
 
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krashx6

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Hey Kartajan, can you work 1 gig of ram into that? (I play 2 camelot accounts on the same computer, needs minimum of 512 ram) And also, will I need to buy a fan? or is that all that I will need?
 
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krashx6

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Im gonna post what I added and can you guys tell me if it will all work together well?

ANTEC PERFORMANCE II WORKSTATION TOWER ATX Model# SX835II (BEIGE) w/350W SMART POWER ATX12V P4 COMPLIANT POWER SUPPLY - RETAIL

LITE-ON XJ-HD166S 16X DVD ROM Drive - OEM

Thermaltake VOLCANO 6Cu. Heatsink + Dual Ball-Bearing Fan, FAN Speed: 4550±10% RPM. Max. Air Flow: 32CFM. Pure Copper base

SONY 1.44MB 3.5 INCH INTERNAL FDD DRIVE - OEM

Maxtor 80GB 7200RPM Hard Drive Model # 6Y080L0 - OEM, DRIVE ONLY

Samsung 104 Keys SDK3500 PS2 Keyboard Retail

(2) Samsung Original DDR400 PC-3200 512MB - OEM Version

Asus Motherboard for AMD Athlon/XP/Duron Processors, Model# A7N8X (support AMD XP2800) Retail

AMD ATHLON XP 2400 /266 FSB PROCESSOR CPU- OEM


TOTAL: about $662 (including shipping)


What do you all think of this setup?
 
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Bonesdad

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Originally posted by: human2k
XP2100 Tbred B-$93
Epox 8RDA+ $99
SK7 + 80MM Fan-$30
Samsung PC2700 512MB x 2 $150
WD80GB SE-$110
Lite-On 16xdvd-$35
Lite-On 52xCDRW-$50

total = $567

You can pick everything up at newegg.com and the HSF is from svc.com. This system should overclock easily depending on your stepping and how far the ram can go.
Click to expand...


Wow, you described my system exactly, cept I have PC2100 memory. Good gaming rig and the EPoX with the Tbred 2100+ will OC like a madman if you so choose...

 
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krashx6

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Anyone can lemme know if my pooter setup that i posted up a bit will work? hehe, need to order soon.
 
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Macro2

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A few questions...

How good of sound do you want? 2 speakers enough or 4 or 6?

Are you going to Overclock....?

How hot is your room in C?

Do you have a color preference? I liked the Antec 660 AWG.

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Macro2

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RE:"Thermaltake VOLCANO 6Cu. Heatsink + Dual Ball-Bearing Fan, FAN Speed: 4550±10% RPM. Max. Air Flow: 32CFM. Pure Copper base"

This is a nice cooler but not for a 2400+.

Mac
 
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krashx6

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like 75 - 80 in my room. Its just a 2nd computer so sound doesnt have to be that great. Also what kinda fan should i get?
 
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Macro2

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"ANTEC PERFORMANCE II WORKSTATION TOWER ATX Model# SX835II (BEIGE) w/350W SMART POWER ATX12V P4 COMPLIANT POWER SUPPLY - RETAIL
LITE-ON XJ-HD166S 16X DVD ROM Drive - OEM
Thermaltake VOLCANO 6Cu. Heatsink + Dual Ball-Bearing Fan, FAN Speed: 4550±10% RPM. Max. Air Flow: 32CFM. Pure Copper base
SONY 1.44MB 3.5 INCH INTERNAL FDD DRIVE - OEM
Maxtor 80GB 7200RPM Hard Drive Model # 6Y080L0 - OEM, DRIVE ONLY
Samsung 104 Keys SDK3500 PS2 Keyboard Retail
(2) Samsung Original DDR400 PC-3200 512MB - OEM Version
Asus Motherboard for AMD Athlon/XP/Duron Processors, Model# A7N8X (support AMD XP2800) Retail
AMD ATHLON XP 2400 /266 FSB PROCESSOR CPU- OEM"


That's a second computer? What is your first computer? lol

Anyway...

Here's one I recently assembled and it looks cool and is fast...I'm modifying it for you.


ANTEC Model# 660 AWG w/330W TRUE POWER - cool color metallic grey. I saw it for $90 over on hot deals forum. I paid $100 at newegg.

LITE-ON 16X DVD ROM Drive - OEM- BLACK...actually I used a toshiba but the lite-on is fine

SONY 1.44MB 3.5 INCH INTERNAL FDD DRIVE - OEM - BLACK...Samsung in Black is OK if they are out of Sonys...avoid mitsumi (noisey...

THE 80 gig WD SE w/8mb cache or a 80 GB Maxtor w/8MB cache

Memorex mx2750 keyboard sliver/black try outpost.com or compusa

Logitech mx300 or mx500 mouse in silver/black most everyone has them

Either one of these motherboards depending if you need the extra goodies.

Thermalright SLK-800-U heatsink...bolt on. try svc.com or newegg.

80mm fan, 3 lead for the heatsink.

Artic silver 3

(2) Samsung Original DDR400 PC-3200 512MB - OEM Version ---yeah baby...you don'yt need it but why not get the fast stuff.


AMD ATHLON XP 2400 /266 FSB PROCESSOR CPU- OEM or a 2100 and OC it via 166 mhz bus

Liteon BLACK CDRW 48x or 52x...newegg has some


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Sorry about that, I just built you a dream machine...lol


 
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krashx6

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Alright, thanks a ton. The setup you showed looks good but will cost a bit more. So im placing the order for what all I posted now, ill let ya know how it turns out =)
 
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Macro2

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If you go with what you had just get a better heatsink and get the HD with 8 mb cache.
That won't up you too much...

You can save some on that 835 Antec case at Best Buy if they have them they are $55

Good luck
 
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Kartajan

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from my original list:
change memory to 2 of these:
Item: N82E16820145401 Model# CMX512-2700C2
Rating: (avg rating out of 43 voters) Shipping: Special Free FedEx Saver Shipping
Price: $101.00 Stock: YES

Fan comes with RETAIL BOX processors.

puts you to about $800 w/ shipping.

** I only use brands that I trust, so some items are cheaper than what I put out.
And I like to combine some things to save room (for cooling and space purposes.)
** note the case which is delayed AGAIN...
 
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