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I might go back to the Case with the PSU. I see there alot cheaper that way. Plus i dont need anything special. Back to case looking!
 
How many people here have used a PSU that is included with a case? Just wondering how many people had good luck with them. I really would prefer to buy a $60 case/PSU, than a $40 case, $50 PSU.
 
do you already have the disk? cause i'm trying to spec you a computer that will stomp all other computers mentioned
 
maroon1 said:
yea you are right, I added them incorrectly, but anyway my build is still better than yours
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LOL. You copied my build but added 2 better parts.

Anyways Shorty I agree with his suggestions. As for the case I have built on with a PSU included for a friend and it works fine. The PSU is loud but it works.
 
I DID IT MOFO!!!!!

Here is the spec and parts list, don't diss the 512MB of RAM, he can get another one later... this computer is MUCH better overall then the other ones... since you said no games, I went with a budget card... if you want a gaming rig for under $500, let me know.

Microsoft Windows XP Home With SP2B 1 Pack - OEM

Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 Conroe 1.86GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557E6300 - Retail

BIOSTAR P4M890-M7 PCI-E Socket T (LGA 775) VIA P4M890 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail

G.SKILL 512MB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Desktop Memory Model F2-5300PHU1-512NT - Retail

ASUS EAX300SE-X/TD/128 Radeon X300SE 128MB DDR PCI Express x16 Video Card - Retail

Western Digital Caviar RE WD1600YS 160GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM

[URL="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811190080"]Athenatech A416BS.400 Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case ATX 2.01v 400W (20+4P, Dual +12V, 2 x SATA Connectors) Power Supply - Retail [/URL]


The PSU included with the case should hold up until you get more money to upgrade the PSU, RAM and Videocard
 
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Ku-sama said:
ENERMAX CS-5271LBFS-B Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 350W Power Supply - Retail


The Enermax PSU included with the case should hold up until you get more money to upgrade the PSU, RAM and Videocard
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The included PSU isn't Enermax (it's actually quite common to include PSUs of a cheaper brand in budget cases). This one's a PowerUp, which is manufactured by L&C (so frankly terrible).

This is better: Athenatech A416BS.400. The included PSU is a Topower 400W, with dual rails rated for +12V@25A. More than sufficient for the system.

EDIT: Or you can get this - same PSU, different color scheme :): A412BB.400
 
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didn't look at the PSU in the case... just kinda figured that it would have been an Enermax... i'll edit



Good thing he didnt need a DVD drive or anything... I wouldn't know what to do except lower to a 120GB drive and maybe go with integrated video
 
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maroon1 said:
Here is a good build for $408 ($398 after Mail-In Rebate)

AMD Athlon 64 3800+ Orleans 2.4GHz 512KB L2 Cache Socket AM2 Processor
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103631

ASUS 7300GS
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814121014

Western Digital Caviar RE WD2500YS 250GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822136055

pqi POWER Series 1GB (2 x 512MB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 533 (PC2 4200) Dual Channel Kit System Memory
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16820141225

Windows XP Home w/vista upgrade coupon $89.99 w/free Guild Wars Factions
http://www.newegg.com/product/Product.asp?item=N82E16832116169

ECS Nforce 4 AM2 Mobo $55.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16813135028
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This is my favorite suggestion. I do want a graphics card, because I do play some games, but nothing requiring anything better than the suggested card. I also found this case http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811147030. Will that be good with all the stuff I have. And does anyone know how big it is? It doesnt have the demensions on the page??? Thanks

O and one more thing. If you guys have any little upgrades that are cheap but make a differnce, please tell me. I can go over $500, so if you have suggestions, but you didnt tell me because of my limit, please tell me. I can really go up to like $700, but Id prefer it around $500.

And I think id prefer to get a 1GB card rather than 2x512, so I can upgrade to 2 GB's later, without having to get rid of the 512's, and spending cash on 2 more 1GB's. Unless there is room on the MOBO for 3. Ill check that. If there isnt, then suggestions on one 1GB memory?
 
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Theres a few thing on his I dont like though.

I would prefer at least 2x 512MB, if not 1x1GB. 512 isn't enough.
I like the 250MB Hard Drive over the 160MB.

So, I guess I can add in a little cash, for those two upgrades.
 
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