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[akseli]

Ok, my friend who was about to buy a packard bell asked me what I could buid for 1000? for him, we are in spain, this is what I ended up with (he's a serious gamer)

CPU INTEL P-4 2.8 GHZ 512/533 TRAY 153.90 ?
HD 80GB SEAGATE SERIAL ATA 70.87 ?
REGR.DVD PIONEER 107 +/- BULK 114.00 ?
FLOPPY SAMSUNG 3 1/2 1.44 NEGRO 8.14 ?
ANTEC SLK3700-BQE 111.36 ?
KINGSTON VALUE RAM 512MB PC333 92.04 ?
KINGSTON VALUE RAM 256MB PC333 48.00 ?
ASUS P4P8X 105.00 ?
ZALMAN CNPS7000ALCU 37.90 ?
ATI RADEON 9800 PRO 350.10 ?



1,091.31 ?

 

[Chaotic42]

If you can swing it, I'd try and get a total of 1024MB of memory.

 

[sailor420]

Yeah, you would probably be better off with a gig. In fact, I know you would be. Also, if possible, try upping it to PC400/pc3200. It will give you a bit more headroom.

Other than that... Im jealous, nice system.

 

[Pete84]

Is that P4 2.8 with 800 FSB? If not, I would recommend getting a hyper threading capable processor. It really helps with mulitasking.
You might also want to get faster ram. If you are getting a retail CPU you don't need to get that Zalman, and unless you will be overclocking pretty high, the stock cooling is fine. That will free some more money up for a hyper threading CPU and/or faster ram that will allow you to use your CPU's potential.

 

[bluewall21]

Faster RAM (PC3200, 400 mHz), and a 'C', 800 mHz FSB, HT compatible variation of the 2.8

 

[Markfw]

OK. Nice so far, but if hes a gamer, why not get an Athlon64 3000+. Same price as what you listed, but faster on games.

 

[Balthazar]

I would personally not use Kingston ValueRam, not the best ram in the world from my personal experience.

OOther than that, I agree that unless you plan on OC'ing, and if he was gonna get an HP that means no, the retail cooler is just fine.

Also I know over here the 9800 Pro is getting closer to $200 than anything else.
Then again I dunno how that translates into euros so

 

[akseli]

Originally posted by: Balthazar
I would personally not use Kingston ValueRam, not the best ram in the world from my personal experience.

OOther than that, I agree that unless you plan on OC'ing, and if he was gonna get an HP that means no, the retail cooler is just fine.

Also I know over here the 9800 Pro is getting closer to $200 than anything else.
Then again I dunno how that translates into euros so

This is one of the lowest prices I can get from a shop in spain : (

 

[jrphoenix]

Originally posted by: Markfw900
OK. Nice so far, but if hes a gamer, why not get an Athlon64 3000+. Same price as what you listed, but faster on games.

ditto....the amd procs are better for gaming

 

[bluewall21]

Originally posted by: jrphoenix

Originally posted by: Markfw900
OK. Nice so far, but if hes a gamer, why not get an Athlon64 3000+. Same price as what you listed, but faster on games.

ditto....the amd procs are better for gaming

Agreed.