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saleen385

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

http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=17-189-002&depa=0
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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)
 
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...
 
Originally posted by: saleen385
yeah i like that case, will be getting that for my wife's new pc in a couple of months.
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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 🙂
 
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.
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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 🙂
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think i'll look into that, thanks
 
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.
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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 🙂
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think i'll look into that, thanks
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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.
 
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,
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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.
 
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.
 
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