Building a comp

baluba

baluba

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So Here's the story folks. I'm a big super noob at this computer stuff but my friend recently made a list of parts for a computer that he said he could build me off of newegg. Tell me your thoughts, like if the card is bad or if its too much money..
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Qty. Product Description Savings Total Price
1 Hanns·G HW-173DBB Black 17

Hanns·G HW-173DBB Black 17" 8ms Widescreen LCD Monitor
Item #:N82E16824254018
Return Policy: [LCD] Limited Non-Refundable 30-Day Return Policy
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-$20.00 Instant
$169.99
$149.99
1 RAIDMAX Sagitta ATX-921WBP Black/Silver SECC Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 450watt PRESCOTT/ SATA Ready Power Supply

RAIDMAX Sagitta ATX-921WBP Black/Silver Computer Case With Side Panel Window
Item #:N82E16811156180
Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy
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-$25.00 Instant
$25.00 Mail-in Rebate
$89.99
$64.99
1 AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ Windsor 3.0GHz Socket AM2 125W Dual-Core Processor Model ADX6000CZBOX

AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ 3.0GHz Socket AM2 125W Dual-Core Processor
Item #:N82E16819103773
Return Policy: Processors (CPUs) Return Policy
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$112.99
1 BIOSTAR GF8100 M2+ SE AM2+/AM2 NVIDIA GeForce 8100 Micro ATX AMD Motherboard

BIOSTAR GF8100 M2+ SE Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
Item #:N82E16813138119
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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-$10.00 Instant
$69.99
$59.99
1 OCZ Platinum 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model OCZ2P10664GK

OCZ Platinum 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory
Item #:N82E16820227298
Return Policy: Memory (Modules, USB) Return Policy
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-$20.00 Instant
$15.00 Mail-in Rebate
$129.99
$109.99
1 GIGABYTE GV-NX96T1GHP GeForce 9600 GT 1GB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card

GIGABYTE GeForce 9600 GT GV-NX96T1GHP Video Card
Item #:N82E16814125097
Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy
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$189.99
1 LITE-ON Combo Black SATA Model DH-52C2S-04

LITE-ON Combo Black SATA Model DH-52C2S-04
Item #:N82E16827106100
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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$22.99
1 Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 ST3500320AS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive

Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 500GB 3.5" SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive
Item #:N82E16822148288
Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy
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$84.99
1 Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 w/SP2B for System Builders

Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 w/SP2B for System Builders
Item #:N82E16832116049
Return Policy: Software Return Policy
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$119.99
1 LINKSYS WMP55AG PCI Dual-Band Wireless A+G Adapter

LINKSYS WMP55AG PCI Dual-Band Wireless A+G Adapter
Item #:N82E16833124116
Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy
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$69.99
1 Logitech 967740-0403 Black USB Standard Internet 350 USB Keyboard

Logitech Black Internet 350 USB Keyboard
Item #:N82E16823126012
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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-$1.00 Instant
$9.25
$8.25
1 Rosewill RP550-2 ATX12V v2.01 550W Power Supply

Rosewill RP550-2 550W Power Supply
Item #:N82E16817182017
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
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-$15.00 Instant
$30.00 Mail-in Rebate
$69.99
$54.99
Grand Total: $1,049.14
 
1) biostar motherboards are crap
2) a 17" LCD is small . Get a 19"
3) Why XP MCE? Vista premium or XP Pro
 
I'd appreciate it if you did make me a build.
I don't want the price to go much higher, but I'm interested in what you say would be better.
 
Just put together a quick build. This is with everything but an OS. I included a keyboard, mouse, monitor, and wireless card. This system would walk all over the one you got up there, and it's only like $200 more.

 
At the moment yes, by a very big margin. The Q6600 would kick the crap out of the X2 6000+ (I own an X2 6000+ and a Q9550, the latter having a massive lead in terms of performance).
 
cohen said:
1. - Main use of PC???
2. - Budget???
3. - Why AMD????
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baluba said:
Main usage: Gaming
Why Amd: I have no clue. Is there something wrong with it?
Budget: none
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jdbennet said:
1) biostar motherboards are crap
2) a 17" LCD is small . Get a 19"
3) Why XP MCE? Vista premium or XP Pro
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cohen said:
Intel is better for gaming, i'll do you a build.
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baluba said:
I'd appreciate it if you did make me a build.
I don't want the price to go much higher, but I'm interested in what you say would be better.
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Here we go:


Total - No Rebates - $1,100.90
Total - Rebates - $970.90
Total Savings on Rebates - $130.00

This is a good Build for you.
 
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cohen said:
Here we go:


Total - No Rebates - $1,100.90
Total - Rebates - $970.90
Total Savings on Rebates - $130.00

This is a good Build for you.
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yeah baluba, that build is lightyears ahead of what your friend built, literally 2 times faster in terms of processing speed. no matter what your friend suggests, thats what you build :)
 
cohen said:
Here we go:


Total - No Rebates - $1,100.90
Total - Rebates - $970.90
Total Savings on Rebates - $130.00

This is a good Build for you.
Click to expand...

lovely? said:
yeah baluba, that build is lightyears ahead of what your friend built, literally 2 times faster in terms of processing speed. no matter what your friend suggests, thats what you build :)
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Yes, i would have to agree that's an impressive build.
Good job cohen. ;)
But i would have to detest at the ram recommendation...
The performance increase from DDR2 800mhz to DDR2 1066 mhz, is minimal.
Since your probably looking for the best bang for your buck i would recommend
G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail

Hope this helps. :)
 
Ok. so... can one of you guys Roughly Explain to me what to look for when building your computer.. and why it's important.. i know very little about video cards and ram.. thats about it
 
baluba said:
Ok. so... can one of you guys Roughly Explain to me what to look for when building your computer.. and why it's important.. i know very little about video cards and ram.. thats about it
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well
I'm in class at the moment on an iPod touch so I can't the a lot I'll reply with the answer l soon!
 
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