Need Help to spec computer

FlipHKD · 06-18-2005, 01:25 AM

I want to build a computer but am not up to date on PC stuff and have no clue what to buy.

My main intent is to do the following:
surf the internet, download music/movies, watch some movies, burn CDs and DVDs.

I have a good graphics card with an AGP slot, and I also have monitor, keyboard and a mouse. I have a 20 gig hard drive which I never seem to fill up since I transfer all my files to CDs, etc but I'm not sure if this would be compatible with new mobo, etc.

I'd like to spend as little as possible, perhaps $300-$400 range but still have a good computer. I will never do any gaming on this PC. I am somewhat flexible on the price, but given what I use a PC for I'd like to keep it as close to $300 as possible. This would include a new burner for CDs and DVDs as well, as my current set up is on 4x, LOL.

My current PC is old, it is a P3 500mhz piece of junk, so anything has got to be better than this.

Can you guys help me choose components to meet my needs?

joshj · 06-18-2005, 01:37 AM

Chaintech Socket 939 mobo. http://tinyurl.com/cko93
A64 3000. http://tinyurl.com/dvgjl
DVD Burner http://tinyurl.com/bj2s8
ATX case http://tinyurl.com/bbq4g I don't know what you want for a case, there's a bunch of options.
That drive should compatible, but it is a little on the small side. Try a 80GB drive. http://tinyurl.com/akkoq
I feel like I missed something... I hope not.

FlipHKD · 06-18-2005, 01:47 AM

Thanks, that looks pretty decent.

how about memory? What is compatible?

Charlie7940 · 06-18-2005, 03:05 AM

eh I wouldn't buy that case....for $28 with a PSU I don't see how that can be any good. I understand you don't want to spend that much money, but you will probably want a better PSU. (Read more at PSU 101)

As for RAM, I would reccommend CORSAIR ValueSelect 512MB. That's what I use and I'm satisfied with it. It's relatively cheap too.

**Praetor** · 06-20-2005, 02:50 PM

For that price bracket yer either looking at a S754 of S775 setup

Common
Viking 512MB PC3200 @ 25USD (after rebate)
WD 80GB 2MB @ 55USD
NEC 3540A @ 60USD
SuperFlower TT-550SS 12V@30A @ 55USD

S754
AMD Sempron 3100 Palermo 256K @ 115USD
Chaintech VNF3-250 @ 60USD
Subtotal = $370USD

S775
Intel Pentium 4 520 @ 165USD
Soltek SL-865PE-775G @ 70USD
Subtotal = $430USD

Quote:

DVD Burner <http://tinyurl.com/bj2s8>

AOpen doesnt know how to make burners ...

06-18-2005, 01:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
FlipHKD New Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2	Need Help to spec computer I want to build a computer but am not up to date on PC stuff and have no clue what to buy. My main intent is to do the following: surf the internet, download music/movies, watch some movies, burn CDs and DVDs. I have a good graphics card with an AGP slot, and I also have monitor, keyboard and a mouse. I have a 20 gig hard drive which I never seem to fill up since I transfer all my files to CDs, etc but I'm not sure if this would be compatible with new mobo, etc. I'd like to spend as little as possible, perhaps $300-$400 range but still have a good computer. I will never do any gaming on this PC. I am somewhat flexible on the price, but given what I use a PC for I'd like to keep it as close to $300 as possible. This would include a new burner for CDs and DVDs as well, as my current set up is on 4x, LOL. My current PC is old, it is a P3 500mhz piece of junk, so anything has got to be better than this. Can you guys help me choose components to meet my needs?

06-18-2005, 01:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
joshj Silver Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Michigan Age: 19 Posts: 176	Chaintech Socket 939 mobo. http://tinyurl.com/cko93 A64 3000. http://tinyurl.com/dvgjl DVD Burner http://tinyurl.com/bj2s8 ATX case http://tinyurl.com/bbq4g I don't know what you want for a case, there's a bunch of options. That drive should compatible, but it is a little on the small side. Try a 80GB drive. http://tinyurl.com/akkoq I feel like I missed something... I hope not. __________________ Athlon64 3700+, EPoX EP-9NDA3+, 1GB 2-3-2-5 DDR400, BFG 7800GS OC @ 505/1.46, 250GB, 160GB, 120GB, DVD, CD-RW, 570W Skyhawk PowerOne, WinXP Pro

06-18-2005, 03:05 AM	#4 (permalink)
Charlie7940 Platinum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Illinois, USA Posts: 749	eh I wouldn't buy that case....for $28 with a PSU I don't see how that can be any good. I understand you don't want to spend that much money, but you will probably want a better PSU. (Read more at PSU 101) As for RAM, I would reccommend CORSAIR ValueSelect 512MB. That's what I use and I'm satisfied with it. It's relatively cheap too. __________________ "The problem with troubleshooting is that trouble shoots back."

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06-18-2005, 01:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
FlipHKD New Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2	Thanks, that looks pretty decent. how about memory? What is compatible?