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I want to build a computer. I priced one out on CyberPower but it was only a little under $1000, with onboard sound and graphics. I was expecting and hoping it would be a lot cheaper than that. So I was looking at the $600-$900 configs here and I figured I could mess around with them and get a config I would like at a price in between the two. I have a friend who builds his computers and I'm sure he could help me put it together.
Here is what I would like to run on my computer. I multi-task a lot so I assume dual-core would be good, but I don't really know that much about the technical details of computers.
I usually run these simultaneously:
-Azureus
-iTunes
-EAC/ImgBurn
-Photoshop/Inkscape
-SoulSeek
-Firefox
The most intensive work I do is capturing video from my handycam. I don't do that often and when I do it's the only program running.
I was planning on only getting 1GB of RAM, would this be fine? I know I saw something about using 2 hard drives somewhere, where you would use a small hard drive for OSes and programs, and then the larger hard drive for your stuff like music, video, etc. I want to be able to play Coutnerstrike, Half-Life, and StarCraft II when it comes out. I'm not sure if I'm gonna need a DirectX 10 card or not. I was thinking of maybe using the cheapest card (like a really low GeForce 6) and then upgrading if I needed to. I would really like a 65nm processor, so I was looking at the X2 4800+. I have no idea how it compares to Intel though. Also I read about Creative soudn cards interfering with nForce mobos. I was planning on getting a Creative sound card and maybe that Xmod thing, but I don't want to run into any problems.
Here is my base configuration, without the mobo, processor, video card, sound card, or RAM:
Case
Rosewill R103A Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 25.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147010
Hard Drive(s)
Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 320GB 74.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148140
Optical Drives
Open Box - LG Model GSA-4167B 35.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136063R
LG Model GSA-H55NK 32.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136117
or I was thinking of getting a Plextor if I found a good deal on eBay
Other
Rosewill RCR-102 52-in-1 USB 2.0 Black Card Reader 9.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820223073
Saitek USB Standard Eclipse II Keyboard 54.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823175001
total: 234.94
Here is what I would like to run on my computer. I multi-task a lot so I assume dual-core would be good, but I don't really know that much about the technical details of computers.
I usually run these simultaneously:
-Azureus
-iTunes
-EAC/ImgBurn
-Photoshop/Inkscape
-SoulSeek
-Firefox
The most intensive work I do is capturing video from my handycam. I don't do that often and when I do it's the only program running.
I was planning on only getting 1GB of RAM, would this be fine? I know I saw something about using 2 hard drives somewhere, where you would use a small hard drive for OSes and programs, and then the larger hard drive for your stuff like music, video, etc. I want to be able to play Coutnerstrike, Half-Life, and StarCraft II when it comes out. I'm not sure if I'm gonna need a DirectX 10 card or not. I was thinking of maybe using the cheapest card (like a really low GeForce 6) and then upgrading if I needed to. I would really like a 65nm processor, so I was looking at the X2 4800+. I have no idea how it compares to Intel though. Also I read about Creative soudn cards interfering with nForce mobos. I was planning on getting a Creative sound card and maybe that Xmod thing, but I don't want to run into any problems.
Here is my base configuration, without the mobo, processor, video card, sound card, or RAM:
Case
Rosewill R103A Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 25.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147010
Hard Drive(s)
Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 320GB 74.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148140
Optical Drives
Open Box - LG Model GSA-4167B 35.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136063R
LG Model GSA-H55NK 32.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136117
or I was thinking of getting a Plextor if I found a good deal on eBay
Other
Rosewill RCR-102 52-in-1 USB 2.0 Black Card Reader 9.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820223073
Saitek USB Standard Eclipse II Keyboard 54.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823175001
total: 234.94
. 4 is fine but i REALLY LIKE that the EVGA has 6 
and the lifetime warranty makes me feel a lot more secure buying it so im leaning towards that one. but i dont know about the other companies' warranties.