Second Build

[saleen385]

a friend asked if I could build him a pc, because i built my own he thinks i know something, LOL. he's not a big gamer but his hobby is photo editing, he didn't give me a budget but i think if i stay under a grand he will be happy, anyway here is what i picked out,

MSI K8N Neo4-f $89.99
AMD Athlon64 3000+ $146.00
Geil Ultra Series Value ram 1GB (2X512) $107.43
Jaton Grforce 6600 $120.00
Aspire 450W PSU ATX-450W $43.49
Seagate 80GB SATA Drive $65.00
Plextor PX-712SA DVD Combo Drive $106.50

I was getting everything from Newegg.
Any comments or suggestions are very welcome, Thanks

 

[KoolDrew]

I would get a different PSU. You also should be able to get a NEC DVD-RW drive for way cheaper. This PSu seems good.
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=17-103-499&depa=0

 

[saleen385]

thanks i thought the aspire would be good it has a 30A 12V rail.

 

[KoolDrew]

Quality is always more important then quanity. Aspire does not make the best PSU's.

 

[saleen385]

alright dropping the Aspire. What about this

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=17-189-002&depa=0

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: saleen385
alright dropping the Aspire. What about this

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=17-189-002&depa=0

Nice!

For a couple more bucks you can make it the 450 if you want.

EDIT: Do you need a case too?

If you do, you might want to think about getting a Sonata or something similar. You'd be getting a very nice powersupply and a high quality case for about $90 (I think it's $90-ish at cheifvalue)

 

[sisq0kidd]

I say drop the ps and just use the ps that comes with the case... Also, I would drop the ram and get the cheaper stuff savign abotu 20 bucks... that's just me though, I'm cheap...

 

[sisq0kidd]

yoyoyo is following me

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: sisq0kidd
yoyoyo is following me

Hey, I was here before you

I've been here all day too....

 

[saleen385]

yes we will need a case but i'm going to let him pick that out, personal preference you know.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: saleen385
yes we will need a case but i'm going to let him pick that out, personal preference you know.

Gotcha.

If he likes clean and simple, here's the sonata. It comes with a nice 380watt antec truepower with 24a on the +12 line.

 

[saleen385]

yeah i like that case, will be getting that for my wife's new pc in a couple of months.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: saleen385
yeah i like that case, will be getting that for my wife's new pc in a couple of months.

I think there's a Sonata 2 coming out sometime... not really sure when, but you should check for it when you get around to building

 

[saleen385]

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: saleen385
yeah i like that case, will be getting that for my wife's new pc in a couple of months.

I think there's a Sonata 2 coming out sometime... not really sure when, but you should check for it when you get around to building

think i'll look into that, thanks

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: saleen385

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: saleen385
yeah i like that case, will be getting that for my wife's new pc in a couple of months.

I think there's a Sonata 2 coming out sometime... not really sure when, but you should check for it when you get around to building

think i'll look into that, thanks

No garauntees so far if it's going to be as nice as the Sonata original, but I bet it will be. Probably very similar but with a new powersupply.

 

[ribbon13]

Xclio 450BL
Antec SLK3000B

 

[saleen385]

you think the 450 would be better than the 400? i do like the Antec cases, but that's me.

 

[Blain]

Originally posted by: saleen385
a friend asked if I could build him a pc, because i built my own he thinks i know something, LOL. he's not a big gamer but his hobby is photo editing, he didn't give me a budget but i think if i stay under a grand he will be happy, anyway here is what i picked out,

Nail him down on a budget... Before you spend the first $!
You can make suggestions as to a ballpark number. But make sure he tells you an exact amount he WILL PAY.

Obtaining a 1/2 deposit wouldn't be a bad idea either. :laugh:

* What if his car breaks down... are you still going to make him pay... will he pay?
* What if he gets sick and is out of work... are you going to make him pay... will he pay?
* What if he changes his mind... are you going to make him pay... will he pay?
* What if he has some type of emergency... are you going to make him pay... will he pay?
* What if... What if... What if... etc.

 

[ribbon13]

Given the price difference of like $4? go for it all the way man. Those two are a great match.

 

[saleen385]

blain i'm just going to recommend what to buy. he's going to order everything and pay forit and then i will assemble it.

as for the xclio for $4 that is the way to go, as far as the case that is up to him, personal preference.