A newb needs help with a comp. build.

tHe_c0mputer_gUy

tHe_c0mputer_gUy

New Member
Hi all...

I have never built a computer before so I need some input. I have picked a barebones "kit" to get me started and already have an optical drive, ect... Now all I need is a Video card, Hard Drive, and Memory. The barebones kit I picked is this...http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2782533&CatId=333. I know the pentium 4 is no top of the line processer but it will sufice for me. I want to keep the build under $450. Is that realistic? I will be doing mild movie editing, internet surfing, word doc.'s, mild gaming, ect...

So...

Video Card-$0-$50. One that is compatible to the mother board; nvidia or ATI; I want some decent graphics.

Hardrive- $0-$60 any brand will do; 80gb+

Memory-$0-$40; Compatible to the mother board; Any brand, Decent amount, something that will work well with the pentium 4.


When I get all of the parts here and build it up, What else will I need to do? I will need to buy an operating system, correct? How do I get the computer running?

Sorry Im on a tight budget...
Any suggestions? Combos? Enlighten Me!:D
 
mortonman1

mortonman1

New Member
id say try and visit sites to figure out how to build one. take apart an old computer and get a feel by looking at it. and i wouldnt buy a barebone system. just start from the ground up. this is what im building. its only 400$ plus tax and shipping.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811156180
case

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148262
HD- 250GB

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135143
CD/DVD burner

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231049
RAM-1GB

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116004
Pentium 4- 3.0Ghz

thats it. if you want go ahead and buy a video card like this
 
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oscaryu1

VIP Member
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116037
E2140

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

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820220144
Patriot Extreme CL4 DDR2-800 2GB Dual Channel Kit

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827118003
Sony NE Optiarc DVD Burner ATA

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102726
HD3650

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817339001&Tpk=hec+orion
hec Orion 585W

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822210003
Excelstor Jupiter 80GB SATAII

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147065
Rosewill ATX Mid Tower Case

Total after rebates including shipping: $407.18
 
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