Computer Build, For a Friend

Danda

Danda

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I am helping a friend pick parts for a new computer. When he comes back from his Vacation he will buy the parts needed for a new Computer. His budget is No more than $500

At the moment is all the money he has collected so far, so what do you guys think? If this is a bad build, what do you suggest? And if the build is bad, post what build you think is better. Much appreciated again all!

-Danda
 
I'd say not bad. The only thing i would suggest is spring for an extra gig o' ram. I'm sure you'll be planning on running Vista on it, and with the parts you're buying, it would be pointless to put in 1 gig. So ya, go for at LEAST 2. And of course go for the dual channel kit. May not make much difference, but for the same price as a single channel stick, you may as well...
 
DDR2 1066 is hardly worth it... you could go 2x2gb for 4gb total for $35.99 ddr2-800:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227334

Also, would recommend an intel e5200 and G31/P31 mobo over amd.
eg-
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116072

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128357&Tpk=GA-G31M-ES2L

And for $1 more you can get a dvd/cd burner over just a dvd-rom:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136144

And would recommend a 9600gso over 9600 gt because 9600gso has 96 shaders while 9600gt has 64 shaders.

So what i put a build like that to this wishlist here:
https://secure.newegg.com/WishList/MySavedWishDetail.aspx?ID=14131607
 
bomberboysk said:
DDR2 1066 is hardly worth it... you could go 2x2gb for 4gb total for $35.99 ddr2-800:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227334

Also, would recommend an intel e5200 and G31/P31 mobo over amd.
eg-
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116072

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128357&Tpk=GA-G31M-ES2L

And for $1 more you can get a dvd/cd burner over just a dvd-rom:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136144

And would recommend a 9600gso over 9600 gt because 9600gso has 96 shaders while 9600gt has 64 shaders.

So what i put a build like that to this wishlist here:
https://secure.newegg.com/WishList/MySavedWishDetail.aspx?ID=14131607
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Dude that is awesome! I think I will take this rig instead! Thanks alot for the help!

Will this rig run CoD: WaW and L4D good?

Edit: Only problem so far on it, is that the card is loud, I dont think I want that :P
 
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bomberboysk said:
Ok, maybe this gpu would suit you well:
Twin slot cooler 9800gt;)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130397

Or replacing the G31 mobo and gpu in my build with this combo would be similar in price after mail in rebates(could always sli then if you wanted;)):
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.144988
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Combo seems expensive and Rebates are a pain. Got another motherboard that goes well with my build? The Mobo you gave me on the list is out of stock. =/
 
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