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Maddog71

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Hi Guys
I want to build a computer but have gotten really confused on compatability. If you guys could help me with a list of parts that would work together I would really be in your debt. I play around on ebay alot, surf the net would like to download some music and have a dvd , I don,t get into gaming. I would like to do this for about $400.00. could you suggest a case, motherboard ect. Thanks
 
andy5667 said:
Right how is this?
Mobo - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813130528

Processor - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819112206

RAM - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820144164

Case (with psu) - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811147020

Hard drive - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822148015

CD-RW / DVD Combo - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16827106256
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Speakers - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16836121123

Mouse / Keyboard - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16823126170 and http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16826104181

Screen - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824002244 or http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824009074
 
added speakers mouse screen and keyboard later. It has an onboard graphics solution for internet and things like that but not for gameing.
 
Here's a platform that is future upgradable
Gigabyte GA8I945GMF ($98.50)
Intel Pentium4 506 ($119.75)
Rosewill 2x512MB PC2-4200 ($66.99)
Linkworld C2228 Case + 430W [12V@18A] ($24.00)
Western Digital 80GB 8MB ($53.00)
NEC 3550A DVDRW ($39.75)
Subtotal: $401.99

Now if future compatability isnt an issue,
Rosewill 2x512MB PC2-4200 ($66.99)
Linkworld C2228 Case + 430W [12V@18A] ($24.00)
Western Digital 80GB 8MB ($53.00)
NEC 3550A DVDRW ($39.75)
ASUS P5VDC-MX ($56.00)
Intel Pentium4 521 ($181.00)
Subtotal: $420.74

A bit over and not future proof but probably the best as it is
Linkworld C2228 Case + 430W [12V@18A] ($24.00)
Western Digital 80GB 8MB ($53.00)
NEC 3550A DVDRW ($39.75)
Buffalo MAJOR 2x512 CL2.5 ($71.95)
Athlon64 3200 [Venice (DH-E3), S939] ($164.00)
ASUS A8V-MX ($58.00)
Subtotal: $410.70
 
Thank You for the list. You guys have all been very helpful, now I'm going to order some parts and do this. Thanks again, Mike
 
Maddog71 said:
Thank You for the list. You guys have all been very helpful, now I'm going to order some parts and do this. Thanks again, Mike
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Which list are you going with? The build Praetor put together would pwn the list you made earlier on... It's dual core, something that games a couple of months on from now are going to be utilising, thus giving you a big increase over signle core users... Heck, 3DMark06 already does!
 
I ordered andy's list, I figure its less money and if I mess it all up it will be a cheap lesson. should have the parts in about three day's. I'll let you guy's know how it turns out. Thanks, Mike
 
OK so far so good! I' ve had fun with this so far and am almost ready to fire it up, all I'm missing is some ram and my operating system which will both be here 02/09. Now some one told me I had to format my hard drive,if so at what point do I need to do this and could some one point me in the right direction on how? I will be installing XP PRO. Thanks, Mike
 
Hi Guy's I have alittle problem, I fired up this new build and went through the bios. I set everything to default and it all looks good until I leave that and go to the main page on there it looks good except it says floppy drive fail (40). Got any ideals on what is wrong? thanks
 
Hi Guys, I got this computer up and running tonight, it works great so far. Thanks for all of your help Andy 5667, Rambo and Praetor. My daughter wants one now and I'm going to go with the first of the three builds that Praetor gave me. Thanks again this has been alot of fun for me. Mike
 
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