Computer for $1,000 or under

oscaryu1

VIP Member
a 4-4-4-12 timing and 5-5-5-15 won't make a night and day difference for a regular workstation with light gaming. having the slightest decrease in timing doesn't really justify a 3x increase in price though. i always build comps only considering price vs performance ratio instead of maxing out on everything... but that's just me

I said a few bucks. Now think of this. CL5 = $50. CL4 = $150 (out of your post... :rolleyes:). Use some common sense. Would I really say but the CL4 one? :rolleyes:
 

Iluvpenguins

New Member
if u want to buy your laptop in 1000$ you should go for Intel Core2Duo E6550 @ 3.01ghz
Gigabyte P31-DS3L
Patriot 2x1GB DDR2-800->Currently 860mhz
BFG GeForce 8800GTS(G80) 320MB
Cooler Master 550W w/32A on 12v rail
WD 80GB HD,WD 500GB HD

For the life of me, I don't get what $1000 laptop + my computer specs have to do with each other...
 

oscaryu1

VIP Member
I wouldn't get the 2900. People fall for it because of the 1GB part...

Look at the HD3870/HD3850...

Although a 2900 isn't that bad...
 

Ramodkk

VIP Member
Just buy this and overclock! :rolleyes:

COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 (clear side) -$45
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119077

Corsair HX520 (modular, 520W) - $125
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139001

GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3L - $100
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128059

Intel Pentium Dual Core Allendale E2140 @ 1.6GHz - $75
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116037

G. Skill PC6400 DDR2 800MHz (2 x 1GB) - $45
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231098

VisionTek HD3850 256MB - $170
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814129101

Seagate Barracuda 7200RPM SATA 160GB - $53
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148230

LITE-ON 20X DVD-Burner SATA - $33
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106057

TOTAL (w/ shipping, before rebates): $672.35 US :) ;)
 

oscaryu1

VIP Member
The PSU is way overpriced IMO. I'd get the OCZ 700W... more wattage and power, but a bit more cable mess.

I'd also maybe get the P31 Neo-F or a P31-S3G...
 

Travis2262

New Member
Ok I decided that I do want a computer for gaming(at least somewhat). Heres what I have so far:

CD ROM:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151153

HDD:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136075

GFX:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102717
Or should i get:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814129101

PSU:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817152028

RAM:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231098

MoBo:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128059

CPU:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115029

Monitor:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824254001

Vista

Is there anything that I need to change in order to have a better gaming computer? Does my ram fit with everything? My budget really is around 1100 and im already at 1045 right now. Im fixing to order most of the parts on Friday thanks
 
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oscaryu1

VIP Member
Ok I decided that I do want a computer for gaming(at least somewhat). Heres what I have so far:

CD ROM:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151153

HDD:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136075

GFX:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102717
Or should i get:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814129101

PSU:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817152028

RAM:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231098

MoBo:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128059

CPU:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115029

Monitor:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824254001

Vista

Is there anything that I need to change in order to have a better gaming computer? Does my ram fit with everything? My budget really is around 1100 and im already at 1045 right now. Im fixing to order most of the parts on Friday thanks

HD3850... 512MB version (if you can).
 

Travis2262

New Member
Ok I decided that I do want a computer for gaming(at least somewhat). Heres what I have so far:

CD ROM:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151153

HDD:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136075

GFX:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121219
Or should i get:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814129101

PSU:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817152028

RAM:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231098

MoBo:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128059

CPU:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115029

Monitor:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824254001

Vista

Is there anything that I need to change in order to have a better gaming computer? Does my ram fit with everything? My budget really is around 1100 and im already at 1045 right now. Im fixing to order most of the parts on Friday thanks
OK im about to order these things tomorrow..One last time before i do..Is everything ok and will work together? Also do you think i will be able to play games on this computer(Call of Duty 4,Crysis,etc) it doesnt have to be at the highest settings or anything obviously...thanks
 
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