Is this an ok computer?

ABonel33smidget

ABonel33smidget

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I really dont care how much money I spend within reason ( not 16k...) and hope to use it for the occasional game, but moreso for downloading and burning. And movie making.

Here is the lowdown.
HardDrive=Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD3200KS 320GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive125$ ( edited )

Dvd burner=NEC Black 16X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 16X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2M Cache IDE/ATAPI DVD Burner 37.99$

Video Card=SAPPHIRE 100146L Radeon X1600XT 256MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 CrossFire Supported Video Card 167$ ( edited )

Ram=OCZ Value Series 1GB (2 x 512MB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM Unbuffered DDR 400 (PC 3200) Dual Channel Kit System Memory 66.13$

Case=ASPIRE X-DISCOVERY-AL Silver Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 62.99$

CPU=AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ Manchester 1GHz HT 2 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket 939 Dual Core Processor 295$

Mobo=REFURBISHED: ASUS A8R-MVP Socket 939 ATI Radeon XPRESS 200 CrossFire ATX AMD CrossFire Motherboard 74.60$

PSU=Rosewill RP500 ATX 500W Power Supply 100-120 vrms or 200-240 vrms switch-selectable CSA, CB, TUV, FCC, UL 54.99$

Bringing the total to 880.7$. I got all these prices from Newegg. I am really just checking to see if I omited something for it and the compatability. Or any suggestions for a slight upgrade for better perfromance. Thank you and looking for your replys.
 
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everything looks good but its better to get a better PSU instead of the case PSU. usually the Case PSU is bad.
 
I dont know anything about your video card but what i have heard is that the nVidia 6800GS is one of the best cards for the money and it is right around that price range. it is the card i got and i like it so far.
 
I was debating about the psu, I figured since it is my first build I would have one in it, not for the money but I didnt want to install it myself, but I will look into one .
 
If you really don't want to buy the psu separately yet still want a good, reliable one...check out Antec cases. They are one of the select few brands that have very reliable psus inside their cases. Who knows, you might see a design you like. :)
 
Your CPU could use some improvement, particularly if it's going to be used for movie making. Take a look at Computer Spec 101 for some advice. Either the $700 'Play machine' or the $700 'General Purpose Machine' would probably be more suited (or the $800 machines if you want to spend a little more). Installing a PSU into a case is not a difficult task. If you're building the entire system it will be one of the easier tasks.
 
personally i would go with a better processor. perhaps an amd x2 4400 for example that will allow you to get away with almost anything very quickly
 
spamdos said:
personally i would go with a better processor. perhaps an amd x2 4400 for example that will allow you to get away with almost anything very quickly
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About how much do they run? Cost wise..
 
ABonel33smidget said:
I really dont care how much money I spend within reason ( not 16k...) and hope to use it for the occasional game, but moreso for downloading and burning. And movie making.

Here is the lowdown.
HardDrive=Maxtor DiamondMax 10 6L200S0 200GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache Serial ATA150 Hard Drive 90.50$

Dvd burner=LITE-ON Beige 16X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 4X DVD+R DL 16X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 24X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2M Cache ATAPI/E-IDE DVD Burner 35.99$

Cd Burner=LITE-ON Beige 52X CD-R 32X CD-RW 52X CD-ROM 2M Cache IDE CD Burner - Model SOHR-5239V 20.99$

Video Card=SAPPHIRE 100130L-BL Radeon X800GTO2 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card 169$

Ram=GeIL Value 1GB (2 x 512MB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM Unbuffered DDR 400 (PC 3200) Dual Channel Kit System Memory 68.33$

Case=ASPIRE X-DISCOVERY-AL/420 Silver Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case ATX 420W 2.0V 20/24 Pin Main Power Power Supply 75.99$

CPU=AMD Athlon 64 3000+ Venice 1GHz HT 512KB L2 Cache Socket 939 E6 Processor 153$

Mobo=ASUS A8R-MVP Socket 939 ATI Radeon XPRESS 200 CrossFire ATX AMD CrossFire Motherboard 94.99$

Bringing the total to 708.79$. I got all these prices from Newegg. I am really just checking to see if I omited something for it and the compatability. Or any suggestions for a slight upgrade for better perfromance. Thank you and looking for your replys.
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I would go with a 320GB SATAII 16MB drive for around $140.

I would go with an x1600XT or 6800GS.

I would go with 2x 1GB G.Skill value. $60 each

I would also consider a P4 3Ghz w/HT.
 
Not trying to bump my thread, but I have gone back and edited since I first posted. I belive everything is compatable. And I took some suggestions to upgrade a little. If anyone else has suggestions it would be appreciated. the total is at 750 tho I dont want to go to much over 800 if possible. Looking forward to your suggestions
 
by the looks of it everything looks good but look in computer specs 101. it has a better setup for $600-$700.
 
So then you are saying that

MSI 945PL Neo-F [i945PL] ($86.00)
Wintec AMPO PC2-4200 2x512MB CL4 ($71.55)
NEC 3550A DVDRW ($39.75)
Athenatech A416WG.400 + 400W [12V@25A via two 12V@20A] ($35.99)
Hitatchi Dekstar 7K80 80GB 8MB SATA-II ($50.00)
Intel Pentium D 920 [LGA775, Presler, BX80553920] ($258.00)
Sapphire 100130L-BL X800GTO² 256MB ($149.00 after $20.00 MIR)
SUBTOTAL: $690.29
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Or the
NEC 3550A DVDRW ($39.75)
OCz Value Series PC3200 2x512MB CL2.5 ($66.13 after $10.00 MIR)
Athenatech A416WG.400 + 400W [12V@25A via two 12V@20A] ($35.99)
Sapphire 100130L-BL X800GTO² 256MB ($149.00 after $20.00 MIR)
AMD Athlon64 X2 3800 [S939, Manchester, ADA3800DAA5BV] ($297.00)
ASUS A8R-MVP [RX200CF] ($95.99)
Maxtor DiamondMax10 250GB 16MB SATA3.0 NCQ ($96.00)
SUBTOTAL: $779.86
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Would be better to spend my money on then what I have previosly listed. And I would get a better performance from either of those than
HardDrive=Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD3200KS 320GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive 135$ ( edited )

Dvd burner=LITE-ON Beige 16X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 4X DVD+R DL 16X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 24X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2M Cache ATAPI/E-IDE DVD Burner 35.99$

Cd Burner=LITE-ON Beige 52X CD-R 32X CD-RW 52X CD-ROM 2M Cache IDE CD Burner - Model SOHR-5239V 20.99$

Video Card=SAPPHIRE 100146L Radeon X1600XT 256MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 CrossFire Supported Video Card 167$ ( edited )

Ram=GeIL Value 1GB (2 x 512MB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM Unbuffered DDR 400 (PC 3200) Dual Channel Kit System Memory 68.33$

Case=ASPIRE X-DISCOVERY-AL/420 Silver Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case ATX 420W 2.0V 20/24 Pin Main Power Power Supply 75.99$

CPU=AMD Athlon 64 3000+ Venice 1GHz HT 512KB L2 Cache Socket 939 E6 Processor 153$

Mobo=ASUS A8R-MVP Socket 939 ATI Radeon XPRESS 200 CrossFire ATX AMD CrossFire Motherboard 94.99$

Bringing the total to 751.29$
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I do want the best for my money so just wondering which is best deal for my dollar :)
 
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