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06-14-2008, 09:18 PM
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Super budget build
This is the budget build I have put together, let me know if you guys have a better idea. It's a basic HTPC/linux box. Will get a video card upgrade in a month or so.
Budget $300 Case/psu: Linkworld 431-06 C.2828 Silver SECC/SGCC rustproof and galvanized steel available ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 500W Power Supply - Retail $32.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811164060 I liked the look, very mac pro-ish will fit in well with the room it's going in. CPU:AMD Athlon 64 X2 4600+ Windsor 2.4GHz 2 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket AM2 65W Dual-Core Processor - Retail $55.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103064 Mobo:GIGABYTE GA-MA74GM-S2H AM2+/AM2 AMD 740G HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail $66.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128328 ODD: LG 20X DVD Burner Black SATA Model GH20NS10 - OEM $23.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827136142 RAM:SUPER TALENT 2GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Desktop Memory Model T800UB2GV - Retail $34.99 - used super talent on many budget builds, very good deal. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820609283 HDD: EXCELSTOR Jupiter Series ESJ8080S 80GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM - $34.99 (media will be stored on NAS so I needed the smallest drive I can find) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822210003 Any suggestions or recommendations? How do you guys feel about the mobo I got. I had a $300 budget and this system came up to 303 total including shipping. NY residents now have to pay sales tax on every item shipped into the state, so I had to go cheapo on the ram and HDD. Thank You New York for screwing me over.
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CPU: Wolfdale e8400 Mobo: Asus p5k-se Ram: 4 gb 1066 mhz G.skill 4-4-4-12 Video: EVGA 8800gt Lite-on IDE 20x dvd-ram/16x lite-on dvd-rom Monitor: 22" KDS LCD Raidmax smilodon case 500 watt raidmax psu Photos: http://mynetimages.com/album/uria702 |
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06-14-2008, 10:37 PM
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819116064
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811147111 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371003 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813135068 those are the changes i would make
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06-14-2008, 10:42 PM
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So what about graphics card? You do need one as the mobo does NOT have integrated.
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CPU - AMD Athlon 64x2 5200+ @ 2.6ghz Ram - 2GB Stock clock HD - 320gb seagate & Samsung 750gb 32mb cache GPU - XFX 8600GT XXX Zalman @ 680 or 700mhz PSU - Ultra X-finity 600watt OS - Vista Home Premium(32) & Ubuntu (8.04) Ultimate Ed Audio - JVC 460watts Control - Logitech G25 Wheel & Logitech Rumblepad 2 Games - GTR2 and LFS -- Race Sim's for Life -- |
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06-14-2008, 10:43 PM
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06-14-2008, 10:46 PM
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^^ Those are horrible specs!! Go for a barebones kit.
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CPU - AMD Athlon 64x2 5200+ @ 2.6ghz Ram - 2GB Stock clock HD - 320gb seagate & Samsung 750gb 32mb cache GPU - XFX 8600GT XXX Zalman @ 680 or 700mhz PSU - Ultra X-finity 600watt OS - Vista Home Premium(32) & Ubuntu (8.04) Ultimate Ed Audio - JVC 460watts Control - Logitech G25 Wheel & Logitech Rumblepad 2 Games - GTR2 and LFS -- Race Sim's for Life -- |
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06-14-2008, 10:58 PM
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Model Brand GIGABYTE Model GA-MA74GM-S2H Supported CPU CPU Socket Type AM2+/AM2 CPU Type Phenom FX / Phenom / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 FSB 1000MHz Hyper Transport (2000 MT/s) Chipsets North Bridge AMD 740G South Bridge AMD SB700 Memory Number of Memory Slots 2×240pin Memory Standard DDR2 800 Maximum Memory Supported 8GB Dual Channel Supported Yes Expansion Slots PCI Express x16 1 PCI Express x1 1 PCI Slots 2 Storage Devices PATA 1 x ATA100 2 Dev. Max SATA 3Gb/s 6 SATA RAID 0/1/10 Onboard Video Onboard Video Chipset ATI Radeon HD 2100 Onboard Audio Audio Chipset Realtek ALC888 Audio Channels 8 Channels Onboard LAN LAN Chipset Realtek 8111C Max LAN Speed 10/100/1000Mbps Rear Panel Ports PS/2 1 LPT 1 Video Ports D-Sub + DVI HDMI 1 x HDMI USB 4 x USB 2.0 S/PDIF Out 1x Coaxial Audio Ports 3 Ports Onboard USB Onboard USB 8 x USB 2.0 Physical Spec Form Factor Micro ATX Dimensions 9.6" x 9.2" Windows Vista Certified for Windows Vista Features Power Pin 24 Pin Packaging Package Contents GA-MA74GM-S2H Driver Disk User Manual Rear I/O Panel Shield IDE/PATA Cable FDD Cable 2 x SATA Cable
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06-14-2008, 11:01 PM
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CPU: Wolfdale e8400 Mobo: Asus p5k-se Ram: 4 gb 1066 mhz G.skill 4-4-4-12 Video: EVGA 8800gt Lite-on IDE 20x dvd-ram/16x lite-on dvd-rom Monitor: 22" KDS LCD Raidmax smilodon case 500 watt raidmax psu Photos: http://mynetimages.com/album/uria702 |
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06-14-2008, 11:58 PM
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I think your component list looks real good. Basically everyone that replied I disagree with.
Guys, this is an HTPC system, he's not looking for an extreme budget build to overclock. Cheap rules here, not potential.
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06-15-2008, 12:35 AM
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That's right it's basically used to play video files downloaded and/or ripped on the projector. It will not be used for gaming or anything of the like, just to watch streams and downloads, as well as occassional web surfing etc, I don't need a powerful system. I will be running fedora 9 on this system. It's a very basic system.
I don't understand why I would downgrade from a x2 at 2.4 ghz to a 1.2 ghz celeron. The MOBO I selected has great reviews and does have onboard video. Why would I get a barebone kit? A barebone kit is just a case and mobo preassembled. an Asus barebone would be $139; whereas my mobo and case combo is <$100. Plus, none of the barebones in my price range offer HDMI output. I think it's a good board for the price. I haven't had good luck with Gigabyte in the past but I'm hoping this experience will be a better one.
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06-15-2008, 12:43 AM
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I do like firsttimebuilders build.
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CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9450 / AMD Athlon 64 X2 TK-53 1.70GHz RAM : 8GB DDR2 PC6400 / 2GB DDR2-667 PC5300 A-DATA HDD : 750GB SATA Seagate Barracuda/ Western Digital Scorpio 250GB 7200RPM GPU : Radeon HD2900XT 512MB / Radeon Xpress 1150 128MB OS : Windows Vista Ultimate x64 / Windows Vista Home Premium PSU : Hiper 730W ATX / 80W Dell Laptop Power Brick |
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