Need help picking out parts to build a PC...

Loco · 12-17-2005, 03:09 AM

I want to build a new PC. I'll be transferring over most of my current parts. I really just need a case, power supply, motherboard, processor, video card & RAM.

I'll be using the PC for the internet, burning CDs & DVDs & playing games using MAME. I will need a video card w/S-Video out so I can hook it up to my TV.

I'd like at least a 2.4ghz processor (or AMD equivalent) & at least 1GB of RAM. I'm looking to build a budget PC here. The more under $500 the better.

I'd like to buy my parts from new egg since I have always had good experiences w/them. I was looking at bare bones systems, but have no idea what I'm supposed to be looking for there.

suprasteve · 12-17-2005, 03:18 AM

so what exactly constitutes "most of my current parts"? Anyways, if you want a budget system, look for like a celeron, a mobo around $80 or so, some value ram, and maybe like an x800 or 6800 series card

Loco · 12-17-2005, 03:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by suprasteve

so what exactly constitutes "most of my current parts"? Anyways, if you want a budget system, look for like a celeron, a mobo around $80 or so, some value ram, and maybe like an x800 or 6800 series card

Both my IDE HDs, DVD-RW, DVD-ROM, Sound card, etc.

Pointing to to specific parts would be helpful, thanks.

12-17-2005, 03:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
Loco New Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 11	Need help picking out parts to build a PC... I want to build a new PC. I'll be transferring over most of my current parts. I really just need a case, power supply, motherboard, processor, video card & RAM. I'll be using the PC for the internet, burning CDs & DVDs & playing games using MAME. I will need a video card w/S-Video out so I can hook it up to my TV. I'd like at least a 2.4ghz processor (or AMD equivalent) & at least 1GB of RAM. I'm looking to build a budget PC here. The more under $500 the better. I'd like to buy my parts from new egg since I have always had good experiences w/them. I was looking at bare bones systems, but have no idea what I'm supposed to be looking for there.

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12-17-2005, 03:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
suprasteve Diamond Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,355	so what exactly constitutes "most of my current parts"? Anyways, if you want a budget system, look for like a celeron, a mobo around $80 or so, some value ram, and maybe like an x800 or 6800 series card