Future PC Parts

[The Godfather]

I wanna see if there are new prices/offers/deals out there, before i spend my money. This is what i got so far.
I'm trying to get it under $1500

Also: Any pre-made pc's running an AMD, and the specs below, OR better
priced under $1500 are even better, so i can get it on credit.

2x512mb corsair ram - $140 with shipping

160gb seagate sata HD - $115 with shipping

AMD 64 3500+ Socket 939 2.2Ghz - 300$
CASE - ASPIRE X-Navigator Silver/Black Aluminum ATX Mid-Tower Case with side window and 500W POWER SUPPPLY, Model"ATXA8NW-AL/500" -RETAIL $156.00

Pioneer Black DVD+RW/-RW Drive, Model DVR-109, OEM 90$

AOpen nVIDIA GeForce 6600GT Video Card, 128MB GDDR3, 128-Bit, DVI/TV-Out, AGP 8X, Model "91.05210.66H" -RETAIL 205$

MSI K8N Neo 2 Motherboard with Firewire - 100$

NEC 1.44MB Black Internal Floppy Drive, OEM - 10$

Monitor - ViewSonic G90FB 19" PerfectFlat CRT Monitor -RETAIL 209$


TOTAL PRICE: 1375$

 

[l Xes l]

4 out of 10

 

[Sonikku]

You can get a socket 939 3500+ for no more then $219.

 

[GamerExpress]

Dude that's kind of an ugly build, you can get a bada$$ machine for $1500.

5/10

 

[GamerExpress]

$1200 build

MOBO=DFI Ultra D or Epox 9npa+ Ultra ($130 DFI $105 Epox)
CPU=Venice 3200+ ($170)
Video=x800GTO2 ($235) or (7800GT ($345)
RAM=2x512 of OCZ Value ($100)
MONITOR=Hyundai 19" image quest (price depends on specials) (usually $300)
Sound Card=Soundblaster Audigy 2 Value ($40)
Speakers=Logitech Z-2300 ($100)
Mouse and Keyboard=Logitech LX700 wireless combo ($65)
DVD Burner=NEC 16x ($45)

This actually is an outdated build I was doing for some people so the prices are probably a bit less now, also you could really change some things around a little and go with a X2 3800+ and still be under $1500.

 

[Shamrck]

There's a 320gig WD SATA hd in the Hot Deals forum for $115 AR. Why not get twice as much space for the same money?

 

[The Godfather]

Ok thanks for the suggestions. I appreciate it.

Well i put that list together a few months ago. I guess things have changed.

GamerExpress:

CPU: Venice 3200+? Isn't that worse than the 64 3500+?

I'm a 3d modeller and animator so my cpu and ram need to be awesome, and the video card doesn't have to be that good, but a 6600GT will do.

My friend had a Hyndai monitor and it exploded.

 

[GamerExpress]

Originally posted by: The Godfather
Ok thanks for the suggestions. I appreciate it.

Well i put that list together a few months ago. I guess things have changed.

GamerExpress:

CPU: Venice 3200+? Isn't that worse than the 64 3500+?

I'm a 3d modeller and animator so my cpu and ram need to be awesome, and the video card doesn't have to be that good, but a 6600GT will do.

My friend had a Hyndai monitor and it exploded.

The 3200+ isn't really that much slower then the 3500+ and if you want to save on money you should really just go with a 3000+ and overclock it. The 3000+ overclocks quite well, you should be able to get the speed of a 3500+ pretty easily with it and save yourself some money.

Hyundai Monitor's are one of the best monitors out there, you really can't beat them for the price!!! Check around some places and look at the reviews of Hyundai monitors, your friend just got a lemon if it exploded on him.

I see you are doing 3D animation, I would seriously recomend spending the extra money and going with an AMD X2 3800+. The X2 3800+ is well worth it for what you are going to be using the machine for!!!

 

[Remy XO]

Look into Samsung Hard drives and CD/DVD drives for noise reduction + performance