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Arctic388

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please check for compatability and if i need anything else for a complete build. minus keyboard, mouse, monitor.(still shopping for these) really just to be used for dial-up net and maybe a game. have never gamed on PC before. and the usual stuff associated with a digital camera.

this is what started out as a $800 dream. it has grown. please help i will almost certainly be buying within 2 weeks.


ASPIRE X-CRUISE -BK Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
Model #: X-CRUISE -BK
Item #: N82E16811144151

$69.00

AMD Athlon 64 3200+ Venice 1GHz HT Socket 939 Processor Model ADA3200BWBOX - Retail
Model #: ADA3200BWBOX
Item #: N82E16819103572

$166.00

DFI nF4 Ultra-Infinity Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 Ultra ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
Model #: nF4 Ultra-Infinity
Item #: N82E16813136163

$88.00

PNY VCG7600GXPB Geforce 7600GT 256MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card - Retail
Model #: VCG7600GXPB
Item #: N82E16814133150

$199.00

Rosewill RP550 ATX 550W Power Supply - Retail
Model #: RP550
Item #: N82E1681718201

$64.99

Patriot Signature 2GB (2 x 1GB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) Unbuffered System Memory Model PSD2G400KH - Retail
Model #: PSD2G400KH
Item #: N82E16820220079

$143.99

Maxtor DiamondMax 10 6V300F0 300GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
Model #: 6V300F0
Item #: N82E16822144014

$118.00

NEC 16X DVD±R DVD Burner Black IDE/ATAPI Model ND-3550A - OEM
Model #: ND-3550A BK OEM
Item #: N82E16827152058

$38.99

Microsoft Windows XP Home With SP2 - OEM
Model #: N09-01528
Item #: N82E16837102059

$89.95
(does this come with some type of word or office stuff )

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Subtotal: $811.92
shipped and tax $931.33

do i need a sound card ? if so what do you recommend ?

any additional fans needed?

i also want the neat cables ? can someone link me the cables i need ?

any recomendations also greatly appreciated!
 
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For starters I would ditch the PNY Video Card and get this one for less, which is much better.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130283

The Motherboard does have onboard sound,so No you do not need a sound card.

This is the HDD I would recommend.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822144701

As far as everything else it is ok, may want to think about buying a better PSU.

XP does come with Word but no Office Applications.

The cables that come with the MB should be suffecient unless you want fancier one's.

I would buy a additional fan for the front,looks to be a 80mm.Not sure but maybe someone with this case will chime in.
 
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If you only using the computer for dial up then you might want to think about dsl with your build. Aslo take a look at Computer Specs Mabye you can save some money if you need to, if not I like your build :) You can upgrade you hdd to a 320 gig for only a little more if you need the space. ( link in my sig )
 
ABonel33smidget said:
If you only using the computer for dial up then you might want to think about dsl with your build.
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Don't confuse him with this, Its not even relevant. DSL will go from the modem to the computer using RJ45 which that MB has. Unless there is modems still around that came over on the Mayflower he should be good to go. If he has straight Dial-up he will need a Modem for his computer.
 
myPCrocks said:
Don't confuse him with this, Its not even relevant. DSL will go from the modem to the computer using RJ45 which that MB has. Unless there is modems still around that came over on the Mayflower he should be good to go. If he has straight Dial-up he will need a Modem for his computer.
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I actually thought the DSL was a good suggestion. He said he will be gaming, a large part of pc gaming is playing online, which is generally not possible with dial up.

I dont see a cpu selection? I am missing something or do you not need one?
 
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I dont see a cpu selection? I am missing something or do you not need one?[/QUOTE]

thanks this is also supposed to be in here.

AMD Athlon 64 3200+ Venice 1GHz HT Socket 939 Processor Model ADA3200BWBOX - Retail
Model #: ADA3200BWBOX
Item #: N82E16819103572

$166.00

dont know why it didnt make it form the copy and paste. good catch

i'll check out that video card and HDD. this is why i'm asking.

i was wanting the fancier cables if they didnt add to much to the over all cost. since ive decided to really do this i want the best i can get at first.



by the way i was easily confused at first but not so much now. still some. but if i have any questions i'll be sure to ask. thanks

anybody else have any suggestions ?
 
Arctic, im not sure if your interested or not, but i have a Brand New Maxtor DiamondMax10 300GB 16MB Cache 7200RPM SATA150 Hard Drive, im selling it for $100.
 
just some dial-up internet, some photo stuff from digital camera, and just home office stuff. maybe games if i can ever get DSL !

dont know anything about OC'ing so no for now.

i hope that first list is all the parts ? ( 'cept for keyboard, mouse, monitor. want to get 19" flat screen).
that is why i'm asking to see if i am complete.


thanks
 
this is where i'm at currently ?


ASPIRE X-CRUISE -BK Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
Model #: X-CRUISE -BK
Item #: N82E16811144151

$69.00

DFI nF4 Ultra-Infinity Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 Ultra ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
Model #: nF4 Ultra-Infinity
Item #: N82E16813136163

$88.00

eVGA 256-P2-N553-AX Geforce 7600GT 256MB GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card - Retail
Model #: 256-P2-N553-AX
Item #: N82E16814130283

$189.00

ASPIRE ATX-AS600W-BL ATX12V/ EPS12V 600W Power Supply - Retail
Model #: ATX-AS600W-BL
Item #: N82E16817148025

$94.99

AMD Athlon 64 3200+ Venice 1GHz HT Socket 939 Processor Model ADA3200BWBOX - Retail
Model #: ADA3200BWBOX
Item #: N82E16819103572

$167.00

Patriot Signature 2GB (2 x 1GB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) Unbuffered System Memory Model PSD2G400KH - Retail
Model #: PSD2G400KH
Item #: N82E16820220079

$143.99

Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD3200KS 320GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
Model #: WD3200KS
Item #: N82E16822136003

$125.00

U.S. Robotics USR5660A 56Kbps Modem - Retail
Model #: USR5660A
Item #: N82E16825104143
$19.99

NEC 16X DVD±R DVD Burner Black IDE/ATAPI Model ND-3550A - OEM
Model #: ND-3550A BK OEM
Item #: N82E16827152058

$38.99

Microsoft Windows XP Home With SP2 - OEM
Model #: N09-01528
Item #: N82E16837102059
$89.95

Subtotal: $1,025.91 shipping and tax brings it closeto $1150
without monitor, keyboard or mouse.

is all compatible ? any suggestions ?
 
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holyjunk125 said:
u should maybe go with 1gig of ram and a dual core amd but cheapest would be 295 usa
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no offense or anything, just constructive criticism. if he has an AMD 3200+ selected i dont think recommending an AMD X2 is the best idea. I agree with you its a better selection, but unfortuneatly not realistic.
 
holyjunk125 said:
u should maybe go with 1gig of ram and a dual core amd but cheapest would be 295 usa
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if hes just going to be using the computer for internet, photo managing, and perhaps a few games, theres no need for a dual-core. In fact theres no need for a 7600GT.

But i agree with you, 1GB of ram would be much better to have.
 
aight aight i just kinda of looked at graphics card and thought hey gaming lets go dual core aight aight thx guys this is y i came here lol (tongiht though my dad called me the nerd of the family tonight even thogh i a chic magnet)
 
so ya'll think all i "need" is 1 Gig RAM ? i was thinking more is better. but if i really dont need it please advise. thats some $$$ to put on monitor. also if i can downgrade the video card make a suggestion. i'll consider anything. this is just what i have pieced together on very limited knowledge.



thanks
 
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picked new PSU 500 watt. 59.99 and going to go with 1Gig Patriot

any other suggestions ? is the 3200 good enough for all the other stuff ?

and that graphics card sure is high for what i plan to do ! any alterantives that would be cheaper ?

thanks
 
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