Need help picking components to a new PC.

[cheemac]

I am trying to build a computer and keep the price in the $400 - $500 range. All I need is the core components ( MB, HD, Memory, Case, Video Card ) I am going to use the computer for mostly video editing ( digital camcorder to DVD ) and Photoshop. I don;t do much gaming. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[newbiepcuser]

Originally posted by: cheemac
I am trying to build a computer and keep the price in the $400 - $500 range. All I need is the core components ( MB, HD, Memory, Case, Video Card ) I am going to use the computer for mostly video editing ( digital camcorder to DVD ) and Photoshop. I don;t do much gaming. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

What CPU will you be using since that isn't a core component to you.

 

[cheemac]

sorry for the typo I do need a CPU.

 

[newbiepcuser]

Originally posted by: cheemac
sorry for the typo I do need a CPU.

So which CPU, I assume an AMD on that budget, how much ram do you want to use, etc. can you give more details.

 

[cheemac]

I want the most CPU and memory I can get for the my $400 - $500 budget.

 

[newbiepcuser]

this is what i found using the search function

---->budget system

 

[Corporate Thug]

2500+:$90
8rda+: $83
buffalo 512 pc3200: $89
case/psu: $70
128 mb ti4200: $100

 

[newbiepcuser]

Originally posted by: shady06
2500+:$90
8rda+: $83
buffalo 512 pc3200: $89
case/psu: $70
128 mb ti4200: $100

and add a hard drive, goto hotdeals forum. Maybe after rebates, 60 bucks.

 

[L337Llama]

Since you want to do photo/video stuff, make sure you get firewire.