Build me a computer :)

scott6457 · 08-20-2006, 10:20 PM

Okay, I tried to use the Computer Specs thread stickied, but its kinda old now so I figured I'd make a new thread. I'm looking to spend about $1200-$1300 Canadian, including monitor, keyboard, and mouse. It'll be a family computer, and might be used for gaming occasionally (but I don't really care about playing games at absolute max settings). If possible, I'd like to be able to upgrade a few years down the road. Thanks.

Sochy · 08-21-2006, 02:06 AM

May I suggest:

http://www.dell.ca/

holyjunk · 08-21-2006, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Sochy

May I suggest:

http://www.dell.ca/

uh.... no. Dell = overpriced, cheaper parts, cheaply made. For canadian stores go tigerdirect.com

sniperchang · 08-21-2006, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by holyjunk125

uh.... no. Dell = overpriced, cheaper parts, cheaply made. For canadian stores go tigerdirect.com

You mean tigerdirect.ca, tigerdirect.com is US.

footballstevo75 · 08-21-2006, 02:51 AM

are you planning to build it yourself? or buy from a manufacturer?

holyjunk · 08-21-2006, 02:52 AM

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Originally Posted by sniperchang

You mean tigerdirect.ca, tigerdirect.com is US.

Ya, my bad.

ReturnToEmpire · 08-21-2006, 05:43 AM

build me a computer? no problem.
Case- http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...411&CatId=1842
Cpu- http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...557&CatId=2396
Hard drive- http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...9837&CatId=139
RAM- http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...080&CatId=2264
Mobo- http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...&Sku=A455-1085
Psu- http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...719600&CatId=0
Vid Card- http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...&Sku=E145-7858
Keyboard/mouse- http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...5&Sku=L23-6404
Sry no monitor. but i mean you should really look at cases, keyboard and mouse yourself. as its not a big performance deal as it is an aesthetic upgrade.
i only added those in there to give your budget more meaning.
total is $1215 before shipping.
dont go just based on my build wait for a few more people to voice their opinions mines just a good base to look at.

bball4life · 08-21-2006, 05:48 AM

Looks pretty good so far ReturntoEmpire.

When you say you will casually game, what games, newer ones at all? Don't want to get stuck with a crappy gpu even if you only casually game, a 7600gt might fit nicely with that build though.

ReturnToEmpire · 08-21-2006, 05:56 AM

did you say 7600 GT before or after i added it, cuz i was looking it up on tigerdirect for a while after i originally posted. its just good that we both thought the same thing that def is the right card for his build.

bball4life · 08-21-2006, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by ReturnToEmpire

did you say 7600 GT before or after i added it, cuz i was looking it up on tigerdirect for a while after i originally posted. its just good that we both thought the same thing that def is the right card for his build.

Lol, I said it before. The 7600gt is a pretty amazing card considering its price.

08-20-2006, 10:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
scott6457 New Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 8	Build me a computer :) Okay, I tried to use the Computer Specs thread stickied, but its kinda old now so I figured I'd make a new thread. I'm looking to spend about $1200-$1300 Canadian, including monitor, keyboard, and mouse. It'll be a family computer, and might be used for gaming occasionally (but I don't really care about playing games at absolute max settings). If possible, I'd like to be able to upgrade a few years down the road. Thanks.

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bball4life Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Somewhere.... Posts: 1,423	Looks pretty good so far ReturntoEmpire. When you say you will casually game, what games, newer ones at all? Don't want to get stuck with a crappy gpu even if you only casually game, a 7600gt might fit nicely with that build though. __________________ Fold To Cure Team 12912 AMD 3700+ San Diego (@2.75) I A8N SLI premium I 1 GB OCZ Gold PC3200 (@460 2-2-2-5) I 160GB Seagate HDD I EVGA 7900GT KO (@550/1800) I Seasonic S12 600W SLI PSU I Audigy 2ZS I MX3100 Mouse/Keyboard I Logitech x5300 I Dell E193FP 19" LCD I Black Aspire X-Cruiser Macbook I 2.0GHz Yonah I 1GB RAM I 80GB HDD

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Sochy New Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 9	May I suggest: http://www.dell.ca/