My costom build...

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drunkbum222

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So im building a computer from the ground up and I almost have everything picked out but just wanted to see what you guys think. Keep in mind that im only 15 and paying for about $200-$300 of the computer because my mom is paying $500 because she wants my dell. :confused:

Gigabyte Black 16X DVD-ROM 52X CD-R 32X CD-RW 52X CD-ROM
Aspire Xdreamer case
80GB 7200 rpm hard drive
CRT monitor
Nforce4 ultra mobo
512 mb x2 ram
Athlon 64 3000+

I dont have a graphic card because I want to know how mucht he X800GT is going to be.
 
Nothing wrong with 80GB, had one for a few years and still have yet to fill it up. Some people don't need alot of storage.

Try to save up for a DFI NF4 Ultra-D mobo, i think it will be miles better than any other board you can buy. But it's a little on the pricey side.
 
Its fine for my uses. I really dont have much too much music just like 5 GB worth and I dont have alot of games so it will work fine for me.
 
Yes, looks like a pretty good set-up.

might want to look into a new psu, most in-case ones aren't the greatest.
 
Yeah a few notes:

1. A better mobo would be better
2. 80GB HDD is fine for most users
3. Very good processor (Get a Venice core if you can)
4. Good memory

Otherwise very good ;)

JAN :D
 
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Thats just my set up for now. I dont think that another motherboard is in order it will do fine for me. My ram is awesome for the proce and the hard drive like I said its good. I dont think ill get another PSU for now maybe just take $20 out of each pay check after I buy my system and get something like this PSU Link or this one Or this (Link) . Then I would like to eather get more or a new more powerful LED fan for power and look. But as of now if the X800GT costs like they say it will it will come out to about $780 with the shipping and keyboard mouse ect..
 
Might wanna get a sata harddrive?

and the first PSU is better but theres nothing wrong with the second one, if your on a budget I'd get the second one.
 
1. A far superior combo drive, HTtp://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=n82e16827106995

2. no comments about the case per se but the PSU there sucks with a piddly 12V@12A. have a read on the PSU 101 to see why and for some counter-reccomendations
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3. at 8mb of cache, this is a better drive. you may also want to have a look at HDD 101.

I dont have a graphic card because I want to know how mucht he X800GT is going to be.
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Well if you want the X800XL, you can get it for $270 and if you want the 6800GT then you can get it for $270 as well
 
I like ATI better than geforce because I belive its more power for the cheaper price. Thats why I want to see how much the X800GT will cost because they say its better than the 6600GT and its going to be cheaper.

For gaming dont get a wireless mouse. Optical mice are fine if they are wired
 
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I like ATI better than geforce because I belive its more power for the cheaper price. Thats why I want to see how much the X800GT will cost because they say its better than the 6600GT and its going to be cheaper.
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For starters, ATi cards are less clock efficient (which is why they tend to be clocked higher) ... also, 6600GT is still a superior card (higher clocks regardless of which X800GT you compare to)

For gaming dont get a wireless mouse. Optical mice are fine if they are wired
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While wired is generally better ... nothign wrong with wireless mice.
 
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