$1500 to spend on a desktop

Doc · 01-27-2008, 07:57 PM

Nothing is as easy as it seems I guess. From what you guys are saying, it sounds like I can get a better machine for cheaper if I purchase the parts separate and build it myself.

If I follow the sticked threads on computer building, could I do this myself?

oscaryu1 · 01-27-2008, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Doc

Nothing is as easy as it seems I guess. From what you guys are saying, it sounds like I can get a better machine for cheaper if I purchase the parts separate and build it myself.

If I follow the sticked threads on computer building, could I do this myself?

Yes you can. Although it's listed computers might be a bit outdated here and there... It's a great thread. Look through it, and we'll help ya on the way

Doc · 01-27-2008, 09:20 PM

oscaryu1 · 01-27-2008, 09:33 PM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145034

I was going toward 2x of that

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106228

I'd just get that. The Writemaster has the same specs.

Doc · 01-27-2008, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by oscaryu1

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145034

I was going toward 2x of that

Do you mean order 2 of those?

oscaryu1 · 01-27-2008, 10:17 PM

2x of the memory set, so yes, 2 of those.

Doc · 01-27-2008, 10:39 PM

2 more things before I take any action....

I notice that the monitor isn't included in your build... what's a good (but relatively cheap) monitor?

Operating system: I was thinking about staying with Windows XP and upgrading to vista later when it is more stable. I will have to buy this as well right?

oscaryu1 · 01-27-2008, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Doc

2 more things before I take any action....

I notice that the monitor isn't included in your build... what's a good (but relatively cheap) monitor?

Operating system: I was thinking about staying with Windows XP and upgrading to vista later when it is more stable. I will have to buy this as well right?

1) How many inches you want? Do you game?

2) Yes.

Doc · 01-27-2008, 11:49 PM

1) I was thinking 19". And yes.

2) ok

oscaryu1 · 01-27-2008, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Doc

1) I was thinking 19"

2) ok

I have the AH191D, and it has passed every game I play at max settings (BF2, Halo, COD4 Demo) with flying colors. It's a 5ms, so don't expect that much performance as a 2ms or so. But I doubt you'd notice, I have never experienced any ghosting on this monitor.

01-27-2008, 09:20 PM	#13 (permalink)
Doc Bronze Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 28	Alright, going by Oscary's build: Processor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115017 Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128080 Memory: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145034 Computer case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129021 Hard Drive: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136073 Video Card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814143119 Power Supply: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...OCZ%2b700W DVD burner: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106228 Cooling: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835118020 Total with all MIR and shipping: $1,266 Does this look good? Last edited by Doc; 01-27-2008 at 10:08 PM.

01-27-2008, 09:33 PM	#14 (permalink)
oscaryu1 VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Age: 13 Posts: 10,043	http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145034 I was going toward 2x of that http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106228 I'd just get that. The Writemaster has the same specs. __________________ Core 2 Duo E2140 1.6GHz @ 3.04GHz GA-P31-DS3L pqi Turbo CL4 DDR2-800 2GB Sapphire HD3850 256MB Sony Writemaster DVD Burner EIDE Seagate Barracuda 80GB 7200.9 8MB SATII

01-27-2008, 10:17 PM	#16 (permalink)
oscaryu1 VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Age: 13 Posts: 10,043	2x of the memory set, so yes, 2 of those. __________________ Core 2 Duo E2140 1.6GHz @ 3.04GHz GA-P31-DS3L pqi Turbo CL4 DDR2-800 2GB Sapphire HD3850 256MB Sony Writemaster DVD Burner EIDE Seagate Barracuda 80GB 7200.9 8MB SATII

01-27-2008, 11:49 PM	#19 (permalink)
Doc Bronze Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 28	1) I was thinking 19". And yes. 2) ok Last edited by Doc; 01-27-2008 at 11:53 PM.

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01-27-2008, 07:57 PM	#11 (permalink)
Doc Bronze Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 28	Nothing is as easy as it seems I guess. From what you guys are saying, it sounds like I can get a better machine for cheaper if I purchase the parts separate and build it myself. If I follow the sticked threads on computer building, could I do this myself?

01-27-2008, 10:39 PM	#17 (permalink)
Doc Bronze Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 28	2 more things before I take any action.... I notice that the monitor isn't included in your build... what's a good (but relatively cheap) monitor? Operating system: I was thinking about staying with Windows XP and upgrading to vista later when it is more stable. I will have to buy this as well right?

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