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Squirell

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Building my first Computer here is what I have purchased so far.

Case: NZXT M59-001BK M59 Gaming Mid Tower Case - ATX, mATX, Baby AT, Black
http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5222597&Sku=A406-1094

Mobo/CPU: Gigabyte MA785GM-US2H Motherboard w/ MD785G w/ AMD Athlon II 250 CPU w/Fan Bundle
http://www.compusa.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5024236&Sku=B69-3133

Ram: WINTEC AMPX 2GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Desktop Memory Model 3AXT6400C5-2048
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820161182

I am going to use the onboard video card for now until sometime in March.
Also plan on using my current hard drive 80gb 7200 RPM and DVD RW from my compaq. Could someone recommend a good PSU for around $50 and a good video card around $100 Please? Any comments are welcome please let me know how this all looks.

Thanks,
Jerry
 
Drenlin

Drenlin

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+1 to Gooberman's picks.

Also:

Same case, same price, but with free shipping (good choice btw)
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=10011764&prodlist=celebros

---Also, here's a case with the same chassis/guts, but different faceplate and side panel, for less money:
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=10011785&prodlist=celebros


To save you a bit more, here's the same CPU and motherboard for a total of $145 shipped:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...81&cm_re=Athlon_II_250-_-19-103-681-_-Product

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128394


What's your budget for the whole build? We can probably help you get it all together.

Also, do you know that unless you bought a retail copy, you can't transfer Windows from your compaq?
 
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vandassen

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Drenlin said:
Also, do you know that unless you bought a retail copy, you can't transfer Windows from your compaq?
Click to expand...

I had an OEM copy of XP for about 6 years, during which I changed hardware. when I got my new hardware and did the install, windows noticed the new hardware and asked me to activate again. I had no problem using my old key again over the net or over the phone. if you even do end up talking to someone, you tell them your mobo fried and you replaced. they don't know the diff and I don't think they care. I got a lot of life out of that xp key :)
 
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Squirell

New Member
Drenlin said:
+1 to Gooberman's picks.

Also:

Same case, same price, but with free shipping (good choice btw)
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=10011764&prodlist=celebros

---Also, here's a case with the same chassis/guts, but different faceplate and side panel, for less money:
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=10011785&prodlist=celebros


To save you a bit more, here's the same CPU and motherboard for a total of $145 shipped:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...81&cm_re=Athlon_II_250-_-19-103-681-_-Product

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128394


What's your budget for the whole build? We can probably help you get it all together.

Also, do you know that unless you bought a retail copy, you can't transfer Windows from your compaq?
Click to expand...

I actually got the Case cheaper from amazon I just had that link to show what I got. The Mobo/CPU was 149 with free shipping. Im also going to get another 2gb stick of RAM. I have free full versions from school of XP, Win 7 32 bit and 64 bit. I have about another $150 to spend on Video Card and PSU. I found some combos on newegg what does anyone think of these? I am trying to keep my budget under $500.

PNY XLR8 GeForce 9800 GT VCG98GTEE1XEB Video Card - Retail
OCZ Fatal1ty OCZ550FTY 550W Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...t=Combo.319288

ASUS GeForce 9800 GT EN9800GT/DI/512MD3 Video Card - Retail
OCZ Fatal1ty OCZ550FTY 550W Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...t=Combo.319286

Antec EarthWatts EA650 650W Continuous Power "compatible with Core i7/Core i5" ... - Retail
EVGA GeForce 9600 GSO 01G-P3-N964-LR Video Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...t=Combo.315912

thanks for the help guys.
 
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