Help in deciding new system

[PoCollegeKid]

Hey everyone, I want to get a new computer system and was wondering if anyone had any tips or help for me. I'm not clueless about computers but not a whiz on it either. I'm in college and probably won't have more than $800 to spend on it. Any tips would be appreciated.


Oh, I'll probably build it myself (with some help of course).Thanks

 

[ojai00]

Welcome to Anandtech!! Can you tell us what you'd like to do with your computer first?

 

[PoCollegeKid]

It doesn't have to be spectacular, being in college, chances are I'll be playing a lot, *a lot* of video games. Other than that, i mean, just the norm.

CS rulez, too bad it has ruined my education

 

[Daovonnaex]

<< Hey everyone, I want to get a new computer system and was wondering if anyone had any tips or help for me. I'm not clueless about computers but not a whiz on it either. I'm in college and probably won't have more than $800 to spend on it. Any tips would be appreciated.


Oh, I'll probably build it myself (with some help of course).Thanks >>


Case: Antec SX630--$60
Mainboard: Asus P4T-E--$147
Processor: Pentium 4 1.6A--$136
Memory: 256mb Samsung PC800 RDRAM (2x 128mb RIMMs)--$70
Graphics: ATi Radeon 8500 oem--$164
Sound: Philips Rhythmic Edge--$40
Hard Disk: Maxtor 7200rpm 20gb--$69
CD-RW: Asus 16x--$65
Speakers: Logitech z-340--$34

Total: $784

DON'T FORGET TO OVERCLOCK THE PENTIUM 4!

EDIT: Changed speakers from Boston Acoustics BA635 ($45) due to price and advice (thanks ojai00)

 

[Siddhartha]

Do you need a monitor, keyboard, NIC, mouse, etc?

 

[Daovonnaex]

<< Do you need a monitor, keyboard, NIC, mouse, etc? >>

the P4T-E has an onboard NIC. If he doesn't have the other things, then my config would suddenly pose problems for him...

 

[PoCollegeKid]

I'll be using all the peripherals that i have now, to save me some $$$.

 

[MrPhelps]

If you are still in college I would strongly suggest checking out the "hot deals" for the free XP PRO for students. You will have to atttend a seminar, but oh well its worth $300.00

 

[Daovonnaex]

<< I'll be using all the peripherals that i have now, to save me some $$$. >>

So, my config works? Hooray.