EDIT: need help building a $400-$500 computer

[NDENT2003]

Here's what i need now -

Cpu
Mobo
Ram
Case

 

[Duvie]

How much money and how much ram is needed....


definitely get a i865 chip since you can use 1:1 and the PAT enhancements....Look at an IS7 from abit could be right at 100 or less....

Get some ram that is rated to run cas 2 pc3200 and you should be fine...I like finding them in dual channel kits so that cas 2 spec'd is for 2 sticks....

 

[NDENT2003]

I like your rig that you got posted in your sig lol.

I just would replace those hds with larger ones.I know those are faster but i need as much space as i can get.

Also what are some good ram sets to look at & how about a ok video card.

 

[Duvie]

I checked out newegg and they have :

Abit IS7-e model for 87.50....has SATA and other things...check it out...

I think you need minimum of 512mb to 1gb......

Newegg has Pc3200 Geil cas 2-3-3-6 stuff w/ copper heatsinks in a dual kit for 88.00 (this is for 2x256)

expect to pay double of that for 1gb....


What are your vid card needs??? maybe a nice Radeon 9100 AIW???

Maybe a nice card with dual vga or dvi ports for dual monitors...i wish I had that!!!!

 

[NDENT2003]

What are your vid card needs??? maybe a nice Radeon 9100 AIW???

Maybe a nice card with dual vga or dvi ports for dual monitors...i wish I had that!!!!

Well i'm not sure on what video card to get.I don't do anytype of gaming or watching movies on my pc so i don't think i need something to pricey.I my just want something cheap for around $50.

 

[Markfw]

Well the only 9100 I found on newegg was $74, and I have never heard of this Apollo company, but since its from newegg, and ATI based, here goes :
APOLLO RADEON 9200SE Video Card, 128MB DDR, DVI/TV-Out, 8X AGP $47

 

[NDENT2003]

Thanks Marc i'll look into that card along with those other products the guy above posted.I wanna order all my parts this Monday or Tuesday the latest.

Any nice black cases out there for a good price i should look at ? I was thinking of getting some type of Antec case as i here the power supplys on them are great.

 

[NDENT2003]

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[NDENT2003]

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[GtPrOjEcTX]

Since you're going for a P4 system, and will be using it for video encoding, I'd do dual channel ddr, 2x512mg sticks.

I run the PC3500 version of this: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=20-145-449&catalog=147&manufactory=BROWSE&depa=1
in one of my P4 rigs and am quite please with its performance.

BTW:
2.4c @ 3.12Ghz
1 gig PC3500 Corsair mentioned about
160 gig Maxtor 8mg cache SE drive
120 gig WD SE drive
Abit IS-7e

 

[NDENT2003]

Memory is OOS.

Also any good / cheap cases out there ? I was told Antec are the best but they're pricey + i wanna buy a cheaper one for another pc i got.The case on it is really old & beat up so its time for a new one.

 

[Barnaby W. Füi]

Yeah, you want at least pc3200, dual channel ram. I have a 2.8c too and use an intel dgbf865 motherboard, I like it.

 

[thomsbrain]

dual channel DRR is good stuff.

my lappy:
1024 MB Dual Channel DDR400
Intel 865 800 MHz FSB
3.2 GHz P4, HT

 

[NDENT2003]

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[KnightPalatine]

Evercase ECE4252 go for about $30-$40, IIRC. If you're reusing your old PSU, I think this is the way to go. Search for "Evercase" on newegg.

I was going to buy one myself, but got the Antec Sonata instead. It was like buying a PSU and getting the case for free.

 

[optimistic]

Since, you don't need a powerful vid card, may I suggest using the onboard graphics from ATI's 9100IGP? With the money you save you can get an Dual 8XDVD burner.

I was going to suggest this,

$100 Radeon 9600
$86 Abit IS7 (Has firewire while IS7-E does not)
$80 SLK3700 (350w PSU + 120mm fans)
$160 1GB PC3200 Dual Kit
$80 100GB HDD (Search HD and maybe save $50)
$40 52/32/52 CDRW
Total of $546

but after reading your post, I suggest this setup.

$80 P4R800-VM
$68 Minuet
$160 1GB PC32000 Dual Kit
$100 120GB HDD
$100 8X Dual Format DVD Burner
Total of $508

 

[NDENT2003]

Boy does that Antec MINUET case look sweet.I'm thinking of getting that case just to replace my old one one.The thing is i see it only has a 220w psu.Isn't that alittle ?

 

[Zinn2b]

Well this is what i come up with all these parts are from new egg so shipping should be free-Asus P4R800-VM $89-corsair value select (2x256) $82-Intel P4 2.4 800FBS $160-AspireX-Dreamer with 350 watt P/S model ATXB4KLW-BK/350 $55 -Lite onLTC48i61HBK combo drive $55-Seagate model ST380011A OEM 80 G harddrive$71- a grand total of $512 I have built a lot ofmachines like this for costermers and they love them and I haven't had any problems what so ever not 1 complaint I am impressed

 

[Zinn2b]

IF you are using a used P4 kick $160 off that price add another $82 for FOR (2x512) for a total of-$434

 

[Bovinicus]

How come no one has suggested an Athlon XP system. For the price range that he is looking at, that would be very appropriate. Since I don't see any mention of you doing video encoding, the Athlon XP should provide more bang for your buck in most applications. As well, you have your 2.8GHz system to do encoding if you must. Here is my suggested Newegg build:

Case & PSU: Antec SLK3700AMB 350W ($65)
Motherboard: KX18D Pro ($61)
CPU: AMD Barton 2500+ Retail ($90)
Memory: Corsair VS PC3200 512MB ($79)
Video: Transcend Radeon 7000 ($35)
Sound: Onboard
LAN: Onboard
HDD: Samsung SP1604N 160GB ($106)
CDRW: Samsung 52x32x52 ($35)
Floppy: Samsung ($6)

Total Shipped: $496.25

You could knock down the price some more by going with a cheaper case and PSU. However, I do not suggest such a thing. This is a very quiet, well ventilated, reliably powered case/PSU combo. The case and power supply help determine whether or not a system is going to be stable. If you must get something cheaper, then I suggest an Enlight case and PSU. They inlcude Enlight or Sparkle PSUs. Those are some of the best power supplies available in that price range. As well, Enlight cases are of decent quality.