Extreme Computer Help

CaptainAwesom · 06-16-2008, 04:34 AM

Hey i need a new computer, but I don't want to buy one. I has parts picked out already but they didn't even work together. This is a post for people who like to shop for computer parts.I do have some requirements. I will be using this for light gaming, web surfing, and multimedia. I only need parts named below.

Case: under $200, has to be mid tower, no power supply, lots of fans.

Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128081
I want to keep this motherboard but if you can find an INTEL one just like this you can use that when you pick the other parts.

Processor: under $200

Memory: minimum of 4GB, under $150

Hard Drive: under $100, one or two drives, fast and lots of space

Graphics Card: under $150

Optical Drive: under $100, one or two, must read and write

Thank You,
Bill

P.S. I don't need moniter,mouse,keyboard,speakers; but did I miss anything.

Steelshivan · 06-16-2008, 05:58 AM

You would be best off giving us a TOTAL max budget, instead of per component. That way we can use the entire budget to find a good mix for what you need.

For example...1-2 optical drives less than $100? You won't need anywhere close to that much money for even 2 drives, while that extra money could be spent on another component...and vice versa.

I assume we can just add up your max budget for the components to find your complete budget, but would like you to throw out a number.

You will need a power supply, and probably want an aftermarket cpu cooler as well.

oscaryu1 · 06-16-2008, 05:27 PM

CaptainAwesom · 06-16-2008, 10:24 PM

thank you i will be seriously considering this setup

oscaryu1 · 06-17-2008, 03:21 AM

No problem. You can always switch operating systems to whatever is suitable for your use.

Geek · 06-17-2008, 04:46 AM

Try This, It's Everything you wanted in Every way
Case
Processor
Memory
Hard Drive
Graphics Card
Optical Drive

Ethan3.14159 · 06-17-2008, 04:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geek

Try This, It's Everything you wanted in Every way
Case
Processor
Memory
Hard Drive
Graphics Card
Optical Drive

lian-li makes cheap flimsy cases, and the 6000+ doesnt even compare to the q6600 and runs wayyyy too hot, mushkin is a so-so ram company.

Steelshivan · 06-17-2008, 06:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ethan3.14159

lian-li makes cheap flimsy cases, and the 6000+ doesnt even compare to the q6600 and runs wayyyy too hot, mushkin is a so-so ram company.

You're f-ing insane.

Ethan3.14159 · 06-17-2008, 06:41 AM

how so? no reason to pick a lian-li over an antec 900 or a thermaltake, the q6600 crushes the 6000+, and from what ive read on newegg about mushkin they dont compare to OCZ, corsair, or crucial. maybe its just my bad experiences with lian li but ive had 2 of their cases and sent them both back less than a week later

Steelshivan · 06-17-2008, 06:50 AM

"Lian-li makes cheap, flimsy cases"

Lian-li makes some of the most well regarded, QUALITY cases you can buy. They are more for the sleek, but simple look. Oh...and they aren't cheap.

"The 6000+ doesn't even compare to the Q6600"

I would take the Q6600 over the 6000+ anyday. But that statement is way too broad to just be flinging around. For example...knock off 2 of the Q6600's cores. How do they compare now? At least stock for stock? That's right.

"Mushkin is a so-so ram company"

Mushkin has been known for years to make top-notch memory. So I guess to you so-so means excellent? As compared to makes you sandwiches in the morning?

06-16-2008, 04:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
CaptainAwesom Bronze Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 38	Extreme Computer Help Hey i need a new computer, but I don't want to buy one. I has parts picked out already but they didn't even work together. This is a post for people who like to shop for computer parts.I do have some requirements. I will be using this for light gaming, web surfing, and multimedia. I only need parts named below. Case: under $200, has to be mid tower, no power supply, lots of fans. Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128081 I want to keep this motherboard but if you can find an INTEL one just like this you can use that when you pick the other parts. Processor: under $200 Memory: minimum of 4GB, under $150 Hard Drive: under $100, one or two drives, fast and lots of space Graphics Card: under $150 Optical Drive: under $100, one or two, must read and write Thank You, Bill P.S. I don't need moniter,mouse,keyboard,speakers; but did I miss anything.

06-16-2008, 05:58 AM	#2 (permalink)
Steelshivan Gold Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 264	You would be best off giving us a TOTAL max budget, instead of per component. That way we can use the entire budget to find a good mix for what you need. For example...1-2 optical drives less than $100? You won't need anywhere close to that much money for even 2 drives, while that extra money could be spent on another component...and vice versa. I assume we can just add up your max budget for the components to find your complete budget, but would like you to throw out a number. You will need a power supply, and probably want an aftermarket cpu cooler as well. __________________ CPU - Intel Q6600 Mobo - Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L Memory - G.Skill 4GB CL5 Optical - Samsung DVD Burner HDD1 - Seagate 160GB 7200rpm HDD2 - Seagate 1TB 7200rpm Case - Coolermaster Centurion 590 PSU - OCZ StealthXStream 500W GPU - Evga 8800GT 512mb CPU cooler - Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro Last edited by Steelshivan; 06-16-2008 at 06:17 AM.

06-16-2008, 05:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
oscaryu1 VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Age: 13 Posts: 10,038	That's an estimated $1000 budget: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115017 Q6600 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128077 P31-S3G http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130332 EVGA 8800GS http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817341010 OCZ StealthXStream 600W http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119047 Cooler Master Centurion 5 ATX Case http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106228 Lite-On Black DVD PATA Burner Combo Drive http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136074 WDC SE16 16MB SATAII 320GB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820220269 Patriot Extreme Performance 4GB (2x 2GB) CL4 DDR2-800 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116400 MS XP Professional 32bit SP2C Total: Definitely under $1000, including shipping. __________________ 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

06-17-2008, 03:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
oscaryu1 VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Age: 13 Posts: 10,038	No problem. You can always switch operating systems to whatever is suitable for your use. __________________ 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

06-17-2008, 06:41 AM	#9 (permalink)
Ethan3.14159 Gold Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Michigan Age: 17 Posts: 452	how so? no reason to pick a lian-li over an antec 900 or a thermaltake, the q6600 crushes the 6000+, and from what ive read on newegg about mushkin they dont compare to OCZ, corsair, or crucial. maybe its just my bad experiences with lian li but ive had 2 of their cases and sent them both back less than a week later __________________ AMD Athlon X2 5000+ @ 3.14ghz, 1.40v, Zerotherm 92mm cooler Asus M2N-SLI Deluxe 570i 2 x 1gb OCZ Platinum DDR2 800 4-4-4-12 Zotac 8800GT 512mb GDDR3 @ 730/2068 mhz 400gb Seagate Barracuda Corsair 750 watt Apevia X-Navigator Steel Mid-Tower 19" Westinghouse LCD 1440 x 900 Windows Vista Home Premium 32-bit Last edited by Ethan3.14159; 06-17-2008 at 06:50 AM.

06-16-2008, 10:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
CaptainAwesom Bronze Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 38	thank you i will be seriously considering this setup

06-17-2008, 04:46 AM	#6 (permalink)
Geek banned Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Computers Posts: 14	Try This, It's Everything you wanted in Every way Case Processor Memory Hard Drive Graphics Card Optical Drive

06-17-2008, 06:50 AM	#10 (permalink)
Steelshivan Gold Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 264	"Lian-li makes cheap, flimsy cases" Lian-li makes some of the most well regarded, QUALITY cases you can buy. They are more for the sleek, but simple look. Oh...and they aren't cheap. "The 6000+ doesn't even compare to the Q6600" I would take the Q6600 over the 6000+ anyday. But that statement is way too broad to just be flinging around. For example...knock off 2 of the Q6600's cores. How do they compare now? At least stock for stock? That's right. "Mushkin is a so-so ram company" Mushkin has been known for years to make top-notch memory. So I guess to you so-so means excellent? As compared to makes you sandwiches in the morning? __________________ CPU - Intel Q6600 Mobo - Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L Memory - G.Skill 4GB CL5 Optical - Samsung DVD Burner HDD1 - Seagate 160GB 7200rpm HDD2 - Seagate 1TB 7200rpm Case - Coolermaster Centurion 590 PSU - OCZ StealthXStream 500W GPU - Evga 8800GT 512mb CPU cooler - Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro

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