my core 2 duo system so far... (opinions please)

footballstevo75

footballstevo75

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ok, so I am starting to piece it together, my C2D system!!!!

cpu- http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819115005

mobo- asus p5b
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813131028

ram-kingston?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820134046

HD-decided no raptor going with da barracuda
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822148144

lightscrive dvd burner- no idea, help??

GPU- ok here is where im having some probs, should i get an all in wounder card? I want to watch tv on my pc, and i need dual monitors, so should i get a normal gpu card (needs svideo out to hook up to TV) and a TV tuner card?
I have about $125 for this area, any combos?

speakers-got about $40, just a decent set

case and fans- whatever is left in my budget, i can choose this stuff on my own

thanks guys
 
not really sure what brand would fit into ur budget...what that may be...but id definitely go with ddr2 800, especially since its what is recommended for the board standard, and if you want to overclock you have way more options. but either way itl run much better with the better ram.

what about operating system?
 
well, my budget is anywhere from 1000-1300, im trying to keep it low now, because I need to see how much gas i use in the next couple months...

os-windows xp pro 32 bit

ok, so what ddr800 ram can i get? for around $200? would i need to get 1gig then?
 
good corsair ram will run you almost 300 for 2 gigs. thats prob some of the best. but other companies are ok and will be a little cheaper. you can get ocz ddr2 800 for like 240 on newegg for 2 gigs...but id rather spend the extra to get the corsair
 
do you need to buy dual monitors? or do you have them. because without those a 1000-1300 dollar budget would get you a sick setup.

e6300~180
asus p5b~200-220
Ram~200-300
Hdd~75
dvd burner~30

you got alot of room to get other stuff like a good graphics card if thats ur budget....with the corsair you run like ~800ish. do you need to buy windows, if so add 80ish. you can get a 300-400 gpu n be set...sorry i dont have time to list an exact setup but i think you get the idea
 
i have a 20in lcd monitor, i was looking to buy either a 15 or 17 inch lcd to add on, i just want a cheap, quality one, anybody??

asus p5b deluxe-round 235 w/shipping

conroe-180

ram-300

hdd-75

dvd w/lightscribe- round 40

case w/fans/fan controller- 70, a little high, but that rounds the total to-

$900
+gpu/tv tuner combo
+$50-60 for speakers
total- anywhere from 1000-1300, looking for a low budget, and then a high budget in that range, thanks guys!

also, i could wait a little bit after christmas to get another lcd moniter, i just want a card that can use dual monitors

don't need windows/mouse/keyboard
 
on newegg.com there's a HANNS i think that runs about 150 bucks for a 17"... give me a sec and i'll get you a link...

EDIT:
Here's a 15"... $130...
Here's a 17"... $145...

the cheapest 15 and 17" monitors on newegg.com, in each size range...
 
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whoops, yeah you did... umm... with this middle of the line GFX card... the total runs around 1300 for everything i think...
 
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so i calculated this so far

C2D-180
ASUS P5B Deluxe-235
Corsiar XMS2 PC25400 2GB-275
barracuda 3gb/s 250GB-85
lightscribe-40
cool case and fans-80
comes to $900

so
i think i am going to stick to a 100-300 budget for graphics/tv tuner, and save the monitor for a couple paychecks after i build it

so that graphics card with what tv tuner??
 
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