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CaptainAwesom

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Hey i need a new computer, but I don't want to buy one. I has parts picked out already but they didn't even work together. This is a post for people who like to shop for computer parts.I do have some requirements. I will be using this for light gaming, web surfing, and multimedia. I only need parts named below.

Case: under $200, has to be mid tower, no power supply, lots of fans.

Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128081
I want to keep this motherboard but if you can find an INTEL one just like this you can use that when you pick the other parts.

Processor: under $200

Memory: minimum of 4GB, under $150

Hard Drive: under $100, one or two drives, fast and lots of space

Graphics Card: under $150

Optical Drive: under $100, one or two, must read and write

Thank You,
Bill

P.S. I don't need moniter,mouse,keyboard,speakers; but did I miss anything.
 
You would be best off giving us a TOTAL max budget, instead of per component. That way we can use the entire budget to find a good mix for what you need.

For example...1-2 optical drives less than $100? You won't need anywhere close to that much money for even 2 drives, while that extra money could be spent on another component...and vice versa.

I assume we can just add up your max budget for the components to find your complete budget, but would like you to throw out a number.

You will need a power supply, and probably want an aftermarket cpu cooler as well.
 
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That's an estimated $1000 budget:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115017
Q6600

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

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130332
EVGA 8800GS

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341010
OCZ StealthXStream 600W

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119047
Cooler Master Centurion 5 ATX Case

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106228
Lite-On Black DVD PATA Burner Combo Drive

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136074
WDC SE16 16MB SATAII 320GB

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820220269
Patriot Extreme Performance 4GB (2x 2GB) CL4 DDR2-800

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116400
MS XP Professional 32bit SP2C

Total: Definitely under $1000, including shipping.
 
how so? no reason to pick a lian-li over an antec 900 or a thermaltake, the q6600 crushes the 6000+, and from what ive read on newegg about mushkin they dont compare to OCZ, corsair, or crucial. maybe its just my bad experiences with lian li but ive had 2 of their cases and sent them both back less than a week later
 
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"Lian-li makes cheap, flimsy cases"

Lian-li makes some of the most well regarded, QUALITY cases you can buy. They are more for the sleek, but simple look. Oh...and they aren't cheap.

"The 6000+ doesn't even compare to the Q6600"

I would take the Q6600 over the 6000+ anyday. But that statement is way too broad to just be flinging around. For example...knock off 2 of the Q6600's cores. How do they compare now? At least stock for stock? That's right.

"Mushkin is a so-so ram company"

Mushkin has been known for years to make top-notch memory. So I guess to you so-so means excellent? As compared to makes you sandwiches in the morning?
 
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lian-li makes cheap flimsy cases, and the 6000+ doesnt even compare to the q6600 and runs wayyyy too hot, mushkin is a so-so ram company.
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did you eat paintchips when you were a kid?

any way, oscar's build looks good for you, maybe get a bit better gfx card if you plan on gaming more, but it's nice.

btw ethan, the only thing i agree with is the q6600 vs 6000+. granted the q6600 is quad core, and costs $200 compared to the dual core, $125 X2 6000+...
i've owned both lian li and mushkin, the lian li case was amazing and kept temps down and looks amazing, and the mushkin was the best brand i've bought, better than my ocz and corsair, and my cheaper wintec ampx...
 
I personally have no experience with Lian-Li cases, but I have no doubt they are a reputable brand. When you want a small and "portable" computer, you go to Lian-Li case.

The 6000+ is, rather unstable compared to other AMD processors. I always advise people to (if they are definitely going for a AMD 6000+ build,) to go with a 5600 x2 and overclock from there. You would get a cooler and overall better performing processor.

However, it is not "wayyyyy" hotter. Although it may not be the best processor out there, it still is a fair performing processor. You're also comparing a Quad to a Dual core. Of course it doesn't compare!

Muskin is also not a so-so company. You rarely see complaints from them. However, I'd still choose other brands over it. (Fan of Corsair)
 
maybe it was just my bad experiences with the 2 lian li cases i owned
and the only reason i was comparing the q6600 and the 6000+ was because of people recommending that over the q6600
and mushkin maybe be a decent ram company but they dont make as high of quality memory in comparison with ocz, corsair, and crucial (most of the time)
 
You might've just seen the downside of Lian-Li. They might actually make fair cases...

That's absurd... Intel Quad Core vs AMD Dual Core... It's a easy win.

Agreed, decent, but not horrible... To me they're cheaper, but their quality at the price is great.
 
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