Computer for $1,000 or under

 
size down the HD to about 160GB. i honestly don't think you're gonna use that CPU to it's full potential. get a dual core in the $100 range. you won't need a fan that fancy since you're not going to overclock that much. stock fan will be fine. i think that'll cut you down to the $600 range. you're missing the PSU. for now, you wont need anything more than 500Watts. this one is good and very cheap:

http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16817152028
 
WhiteFireDragon said:
size down the HD to about 160GB. i honestly don't think you're gonna use that CPU to it's full potential. get a dual core in the $100 range. you won't need a fan that fancy since you're not going to overclock that much. stock fan will be fine. i think that'll cut you down to the $600 range. you're missing the PSU. for now, you wont need anything more than 500Watts. this one is good and very cheap:

http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16817152028
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I forgot about the PSU thanks. So i dont need the fan at all? This may be a stupid question but i have wireless internet at my house so would i need a wireless card? If so whats a good one to get?
 
oscaryu1 said:
Most likely the GFX, (and power supply, if it's not already powerful enough, and CPU.)

Most motherboard picked by CoFo these days are the P31/P35 series, which can already support the newer 45nm processors. They only need a BIOS flash, and they can support 45nm just like the native 45nm $200 boards.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115017
Q6600

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128077&Tpk=P31-S3G
P31-S3G

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145034
Corsair XMS2 CL4 DDR2-800 2GB (x2 for 4GB)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341002&Tpk=OCZ+700W
OCZ GameXStream 700W

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136074
WDC SE16 320GB SATAII

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151151
Samsung DVD Burner

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150261
XFX 8800GTS G92

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119077
Cooler Master Centurion 5 ATX Case

Total after rebates including shipping: $1006.58
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Don't get the 8800GTS G92....just stick with the 8800GT...
 
 
Are you an experienced computer builder? Are you good with your hands? Can you look at something and figure out how to do it?

If the answer to all of those is no, then do not get the Antec 900.

It is the worst case in the world for a new or a unexperienced builder.

If you are good at building computers, then go ahead and get that case. But I think it's over kill for the system you are building. It is a gamer case and has tons of fans, which are not really needed for a basic system.
 
paratwa said:
Are you an experienced computer builder? Are you good with your hands? Can you look at something and figure out how to do it?

If the answer to all of those is no, then do not get the Antec 900.

It is the worst case in the world for a new or a unexperienced builder.

If you are good at building computers, then go ahead and get that case. But I think it's over kill for the system you are building. It is a gamer case and has tons of fans, which are not really needed for a basic system.
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This is my first build and yeah im already looking for another case. Any suggestions?
 
Travis2262 said:
This is my first build and yeah im already looking for another case. Any suggestions?
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The 1 or 2 cases I have seen lately that I actually liked were both over $200. I think those might be out of your price range.

As for lower cost cases, I have not seen 1 I would buy. They are all leaning towards kids, all the flashy lights and front covers looking very plastic.
 
There is Coolermaster CM690 which has a more conservative look about it than many cases in the same price range.
 
here i'll build you a comp that will hand any of the latest games (including crysis) and every common tasks:

CPU - Intel Pentium E2160 $83
mobo - GA-P35-DS3L $95
GPU - HD 2900PRO 512MB $160
RAM - OCZ 2gb ddr2-800mhz $21
HD - WD 160gig $50
DVD - samsung 20x burner $30
PSU - raidmax 530watts $35
case - antec 900 $70
total - $544

do note that this is the MINIMUM to play ALL the latest games. you can replace any of the parts with better parts if you want to spend more, but i think this is very cost effective vs performance. i don't know now long until rebates expire because i haven't checked them but if you want this exact build, then buy it fast. this is about half of what you expected to spend for a good comp. pretty cheap if you can build your own PC huh? :D
 
WhiteFireDragon said:
here i'll build you a comp that will hand any of the latest games (including crysis) and every common tasks:

CPU - Intel Pentium E2160 $83
mobo - GA-P35-DS3L $95
GPU - HD 2900PRO 512MB $160
RAM - OCZ 2gb ddr2-800mhz $21
HD - WD 160gig $50
DVD - samsung 20x burner $30
PSU - raidmax 530watts $35
case - antec 900 $70
total - $544

do note that this is the MINIMUM to play ALL the latest games. you can replace any of the parts with better parts if you want to spend more, but i think this is very cost effective vs performance. i don't know now long until rebates expire because i haven't checked them but if you want this exact build, then buy it fast. this is about half of what you expected to spend for a good comp. pretty cheap if you can build your own PC huh? :D
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Thanks a lot. I think i finally got the computer ima get.
 
np. are you going with that exact build?

thats a pretty good build and really cheap too. especially the video card, price on it dropped from about $230 a few months ago to mid 100 range. grab the RAM while u can... its almost free lol. and you can't really complain on a $35 modular PSU. you can always get a better CPU later if you really need it and add in another HD if you run out of memory
 
WhiteFireDragon said:
np. are you going with that exact build?

thats a pretty good build and really cheap too. especially the video card, price on it dropped from about $230 a few months ago to mid 100 range. grab the RAM while u can... its almost free lol. and you can't really complain on a $35 modular PSU. you can always get a better CPU later if you really need it and add in another HD if you run out of memory
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Yeah i really appreciate your help. I know nothing about computers but i have a friend that has built 2 and another one currently building one so i shouldnt have trouble. I went with another CPU though http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115031 still with everything put together plus tax its $682.34 which is perfect. Can't wait to get paid next friday and start ordering parts :)
 
yeah that CPU works too although i dont know if it's worth the $40 increase. i guess you got taxed because you live in california huh? yeah if you order those exact parts, just make sure you don't wait too long because those rebates might go away
 
WhiteFireDragon said:
yeah that CPU works too although i dont know if it's worth the $40 increase. i guess you got taxed because you live in california huh? yeah if you order those exact parts, just make sure you don't wait too long because those rebates might go away
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I live in North Carolina. Hopefully those rebates will still be there by next friday. Ill be sure to purchase the rebate parts first.

Two more questions and ill leave you alone lol. Do i need a sound card or no? Would you recommend another case other then the Antec 900?
 
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most of those parts are from newegg, and newegg is located in california. you shouldn't get taxed that much i think so i would redo your prices.

it has onboard sound already. how important is sound to you? if you want something better than onboard sound from the mobo, any name brand 5.1 sound card will suffice. but if you're an audiophile or into heavy gaming, then that will put in in the $100+ range for a sound card. creative makes good sound cards. HERE is a 7.1 that is good and cheap

as for the case, antec 900 is a good case. what other specs do want for a case? would you consider a full tower? i got the thermaltake full tower for pretty cheap after all the rebates. i dont move my PC around very much so i got a full tower. the bigger the case, generally they offer better cooling because there is more room and your stuff isn't so cramped together. there's also more room to work with and installing your parts. if size isn't an issue, get a full tower
 
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WhiteFireDragon said:
most of those parts are from newegg, and newegg is located in california. you shouldn't get taxed that much i think so i would redo your prices.

it has onboard sound already. how important is sound to you? if you want something better than onboard sound from the mobo, any name brand 5.1 sound card will suffice. but if you're an audiophile or into heavy gaming, then that will put in in the $100+ range for a sound card. creative makes good sound cards. HERE is a 7.1 that is good and cheap

as for the case, antec 900 is a good case. what other specs do want for a case? would you consider a full tower? i got the thermaltake full tower for pretty cheap after all the rebates. i dont move my PC around very much so i got a full tower. the bigger the case, generally they offer better cooling because there is more room and your stuff isn't so cramped together. there's also more room to work with and installing your parts. if size isn't an issue, get a full tower
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Probably a stupid question lol but do i have to buy speakers( i dont have a keyboard,mouse,or monitor yet) i was thinking about this case http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811144102 someone earlier said the Antec prolly wouldnt be good for someone who is building their first computer. Plus this one is cheaper :)
 
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