****System Buyer's Guide****NEW UPDATE 12/01

[trexpesto]

If you are looking for 1 Gig of PC 3500, this is cheaper than most at the moment:
OCZ PC 3500 C2.5 DC kit for 213.00 at newbegg

Edit: Don't forget your free pen!

...annnnnnnnnd Stick!

 

[trexpesto]

stiiiiiick?

 

[Confusednewbie1552]

I say sticky also.

 

[mattyqp]

Hey jpeyton,

I'm a n00b to building my own machine, and this post helped me out a lot. Thanks.

Take Care and keep up the great work,

mattyqp

 

[jpeyton]

Thanks for the kind words. I'll try to update this thread tonight while I do a fresh install on my new laptop!!! HP ZD7188CL!!!

 

[speedypc]

Awesome post - and just in time, too - I'm building a new gaming PC and this helped me tremendously. I voted for sticky, too, btw.

 

[mechBgon]

Originally posted by: jpeyton
Thanks for the kind words. mechBgon's guide is added.

Kewl I put weeks of effort into my guide and my Forum thread didn't get a sticky, but I wish you better luck In fact, I think I'll edit my first page to point to this thread instead of AnandTech's guides.

 

[trexpesto]

Originally posted by: mechBgon

Originally posted by: jpeyton
Thanks for the kind words. mechBgon's guide is added.

Kewl I put weeks of effort into my guide and my Forum thread didn't get a sticky, but I wish you better luck In fact, I think I'll edit my first page to point to this thread instead of AnandTech's guides.

If things didn't change so much, you could just host it. We need to start a site called ATSticky or maybe RogueSticky

 

[ScrapSilicon]

^

 

Thanks so much for this post!

 

Originally posted by: mattyqp
Hey jpeyton,

I'm a n00b to building my own machine, and this post helped me out a lot. Thanks.

Take Care and keep up the great work,

mattyqp

I have been off the path of upgrading my system every few weeks and was looking for some suggestions, I looked around alot the other day to no avail, thankfully someone bumped this. This was VERY helpful, and i wish a mod would sticky this thing. Otherwise ill just bump it when i check ATOT.

10/10

 

[trexpesto]

Mr. Bump

 

bump 4 sticky

 

[Confusednewbie1552]

Bump

 

[jpeyton]

Thanks for the bumpage; I will definitely be revising this thing tonight with prices and components, so give me your suggestions if you have them.

 

ttt

 

[jpeyton]

ok, update today if the forum doesnt kick the bucket again.

 

[Gamingphreek]

Why dont you just PM a moderator lol... if you do that they get back to you usually within the hour.

Also for this guide why dont you add a bleeding edge system... like a no cost all performance top o the line the shizznit computer.

-Kevin

 

up for a sticky.

 

[Finnatic]

I may be new, but I say this sticky is for YOU! Awesome recommendations.. Anand forums RULES!

 

[LordPhoenix]

Damn. No wonder you have nearly 2k posts

 

[trexpesto]

stickkx

 

[jpeyton]

Updated all three configurations and prices. Added new stuff too.

Give me your suggestions if you have them.

 

[jpeyton]

Also, for the most part, Newegg has been increasing their prices. So I included more links to ZipZoomFly, SVC, and BuyExtremeGear (all excellent vendors).

 

[jpeyton]

Originally posted by: Gamingphreek
Why dont you just PM a moderator lol... if you do that they get back to you usually within the hour.

Also for this guide why dont you add a bleeding edge system... like a no cost all performance top o the line the shizznit computer.

-Kevin

Bleeding edge computers are pointless, no matter what your purpose is. If your purpose is to build a top of the line rig, the difference between a 3800+ and an FX-53 *might* be noticeable in benchmarks but not outside them. If your purpose is to show off to your friends (girls or guys), most could care less about a component tucked inside your case that falls within 5% of the performance of a chip costing hundreds less.

If you want to showboat, just buy a bigger display. Who's gonna get more stares, an FX-53/2GB/X800XTPE with a dual-20" LCDs or a 3500+/1GB/6800GT with a 60" LCD Projection (or Plasma)?

In conclusion, if you want to spend more money than you need to, invest in a bigger display, flashier case, etc.....parts that lose their value and usefulness a lot slower than a CPU or Video Card.