500$ computer

[capt_ka]

http://www.mwave.com/mwave/viewspec.hmx?scriteria=BA19311 \
http://www.mwave.com/mwave/viewspec.hmx?scriteria=BA19227
http://www.mwave.com/mwave/viewspec.hmx?scriteria=BA03472
http://www.mwave.com/mwave/viewspec.hmx?scriteria=BA19830
http://www.mwave.com/mwave/viewspec.hmx?scriteria=1344854
http://www.mwave.com/mwave/viewspec.hmx?scriteria=AA21260
http://www.mwave.com/mwave/viewspec.hmx?scriteria=BA20416
http://www.mwave.com/mwave/viewspec.hmx?scriteria=AA00695
http://www.mwave.com/mwave/viewspec.hmx?scriteria=AA08442
http://www.mwave.com/mwave/viewspec.hmx?scriteria=1552692

is this a good computer for the money

 

[Praetor]

What's it used for?

 

[capt_ka]

500 $

its going to be used for pics and graphic art. not gaming or movies or anything like that. i plan to run it on windows 98

 

[tweaker]

Check out the S754 route, shouldn't be any more expensive.

You want 512Mb memory and Windows XP, and that 15" (13.8 viewable) monitor won't be so great for your pics & art work.

 

[capt_ka]

WHAT IS THE S754 route? IS IT A MOTHERBOARD OR SUMETHIN

 

[capt_ka]

will windows xp run good on this type of computer? wouldnt it run better on 2000 or 98?

 

[capt_ka]

Please Answer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Praetor]

1. Whoa chill. We'll get to your problems. No need to bump in less than one day (also go easy on the ALLCAPS)
2. S754 route refers to Athlon64 processors that use the Socket754 interface.
3. WindowsXP should run ok on it (and its a better choice than 98, possibly better 2000)

 

[mgoldb2]

I would do something like this with $500 if you dont plan on gaming. if you do plan on gaming a better video card would be needed.

AMD sempron 3100+ $110
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819104214
GIGABYTE "GA-K8NS" NVIDIA nForce3 250 $69
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=13-128-259&depa=1
OCZ Premier 512MB 184-Pin DDR SDRAM Unbuffered DDR 400 (PC 3200) $38
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820146917
AOpen nVIDIA GeForce MX4000 Video Card $32
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=14-135-155&depa=1
CASE OF CHOISE FOR $30
XCLIO XClio 450BL ATX 450W Power Supply 230Vac $53
http://www2.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=17-189-003&depa=0
Nec floppy $7
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=21-152-005&depa=0
Lite-On Black 52X32X52X16 Combo Drive, Model SOHC-5236K $32
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=27-106-979&depa=1
Western Digital Special Edition 80GB 7200RPM $60
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=22-144-122&depa=1

Total 2: $431

 

[capt_ka]

ok thanks ill go with the computer you picked out

 

[capt_ka]

what monitor would you recommned because i was told the other 1 i picked out wasent good enough

 

[capt_ka]

power supply

can i bring the power supply down ? the case i want comes with 350 watt supply

 

[Praetor]

can i bring the power supply down ? the case i want comes with 350 watt supply

Not sure what you're asking but read the PSU 101 for some ideas.

 

[capt_ka]

ok so this is what i plan on getting know-total $550$


AMD sempron 3100+ $110
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...N82E16819104214
GIGABYTE "GA-K8NS" NVIDIA nForce3 250 $69
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProdu...-128-259&depa=1

OCZ Premier 512MB 184-Pin DDR SDRAM Unbuffered DDR 400 (PC 3200) $38
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...N82E16820146917

AOpen nVIDIA GeForce MX4000 Video Card $32
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProdu...-135-155&depa=1

Nec floppy $7
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProdu...-152-005&depa=0

Lite-On Black 52X32X52X16 Combo Drive, Model SOHC-5236K $32
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProdu...-106-979&depa=1

Western Digital Special Edition 80GB 7200RPM $60
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProdu...-144-122&depa=1

computer case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811154017

monitor
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824116254

 

[Charlie7940]

Did you read PSU 101 like Praetor said? That PSU is probably not going to do you any good with 15 Amps on the +12V rail...I suggest reading PSU 101 before you make any more decisions...