Need to build two computers for boss and a co-worker

RoyaL-TigeR

RoyaL-TigeR

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Hi, I promised my boss and my co-worker that I'll build them a computer each. I need you guys to help me out with the parts.

Co-Worker
Budget: $500
Usage: DVD, music, surf the net, burn DVDs and music, etc. Nothing stressful

What she wants though is to have a good sound card and a surround sound system. She also wants to be able to hook her computer to a TV to watch DVD's on it (so a decent video card with that ability).

The $500 includes case, power supply, CPU, GPU, sound card, MOBO, DVD drive, DVD burner, basically... everything.. =P


Boss
Budget: $1,000
Usage: For school she said... But with that much money, try giving her something nice (my job!!!)

I don't know what she wants, but if it looks nice, runs nice, fancy, then it's all chill =]. She wants all the basic usage of a computer (I'm sure).


Thank you for your help in advance! I myself, too, will be out looking for parts and compare it with you guys and find the best option! Thanks again!
 
cpu-C2D's
ram- ddr2 800 ram
mobo- p35 mobo gigabyte
dvd- lite on dvdrw 20x
gpu- just for movies and things i would say a 8600gt should be fine
 
footballdude2k3 said:
sry i dont have access to newegg at work, ill build one later tonight after i get home, but that was the best that i can do right now
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You gave him a good run-down, but I doubt you can't access Newegg. My school computers can access Newegg, but not CoFo. You could always try TigerDirect or PriceWatch...
 
RoyaL-TigeR said:
Hi, I promised my boss and my co-worker that I'll build them a computer each. I need you guys to help me out with the parts.

Co-Worker
Budget: $500
Usage: DVD, music, surf the net, burn DVDs and music, etc. Nothing stressful

What she wants though is to have a good sound card and a surround sound system. She also wants to be able to hook her computer to a TV to watch DVD's on it (so a decent video card with that ability).

The $500 includes case, power supply, CPU, GPU, sound card, MOBO, DVD drive, DVD burner, basically... everything.. =P


Boss
Budget: $1,000
Usage: For school she said... But with that much money, try giving her something nice (my job!!!)

I don't know what she wants, but if it looks nice, runs nice, fancy, then it's all chill =]. She wants all the basic usage of a computer (I'm sure).


Thank you for your help in advance! I myself, too, will be out looking for parts and compare it with you guys and find the best option! Thanks again!
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Regarding the co-workers budget, do they want you to spend $500, or not go over $500? For what you listed as their usage, they can spend considerably less that that, monitor included.
 
To oscaryu1

Accessories and OS I can take care of that myself. I do live in the US. Newegg is my first choice.

To imsati

She said that the most she'll spend is 500. If it's less, it's better.

To footballdude2k3

Thanks you! That's what I have in mind, too.


Thanks again guys! I'm looking around and I kind of have an idea of what to get.
 
E2160
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16819116052

Foxconn 945G7MC-KS2HV
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16813186112

GIGABYTE GV-RX24T256H Radeon HD 2400XT 256MB 64-bit GDDR2 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready Video Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16814125076

A-DATA Value Series 2 x 1GB DDR2 800
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16820211165

Western Digital Caviar SE WD1600AAJS 160GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16822136075

Sony NEC Optiarc Black DVD Burner – OEM
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16827118002

Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio VARPAK 7.1 Channels 24-bit 96KHz PCI Express Interface Sound Card - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16829102016

Rosewill R6425-P BK (choose this just because it is cheap)
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16811147071

Rosewill RP500-2 ATX12V v2.01 500W (Personally think a 400W is enough, but get 500W allow for upgrade in future)
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16817182016

Microsoft Windows Vista 64-Bit Home Premium for System Builders Single Pack DVD - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16832116204

$517 w/o shipping

I personally think a sound card is not necessary. I would rather use the money to get a better motherboard instead. e.g. MSI P31 Neo-F or GA-P35-DS3L
 
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$1000 List

E8400 (out next week? $200)/ Q9300 ($280)

GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3R
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16813128050

A-DATA Extreme Edition 2 x 1GB DDR2 800 ADQVD1A16K
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16820211174

HIS Hightech H385F256NP Radeon HD 3850 256MB (Not actually need this card, but her budget could afford, why not? May be just down it to 2600XT)
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16814161211

Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 ST3500320AS 500GB
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16822148288

Sony NEC Optiarc 20X DVD±R DVD Burner Black SATA Model AD-7190S - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16827118002

Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio VARPAK 7.1 Channels PCI Express Interface Sound Card - OEM (Optional)
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16829102016

Koutech IO-FPM220 3.5" Floppy Drive & Multi Card Reader Front Panel - Retail (Optional)
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16813998514

Antec earthwatts EA500
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16817371007

COOLER MASTER CAVALIER 3 CAV-T03-UK Black (You need to ask her to choose her own, but I think this look quite nice)
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16811119074

Microsoft Windows Vista 64-Bit Home Premium for System Builders Single Pack DVD - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16832116204
 
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daisymtc said:
E2160
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16819116052

Foxconn 945G7MC-KS2HV
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16813186112

GIGABYTE GV-RX24T256H Radeon HD 2400XT 256MB 64-bit GDDR2 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready Video Card - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16814125076

A-DATA Value Series 2 x 1GB DDR2 800
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16820211165

Western Digital Caviar SE WD1600AAJS 160GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16822136075

Sony NEC Optiarc Black DVD Burner – OEM
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16827118002

Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio VARPAK 7.1 Channels 24-bit 96KHz PCI Express Interface Sound Card - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16829102016

Rosewill R6425-P BK (choose this just because it is cheap)
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16811147071

Rosewill RP500-2 ATX12V v2.01 500W (Personally think a 400W is enough, but get 500W allow for upgrade in future)
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16817182016

Microsoft Windows Vista 64-Bit Home Premium for System Builders Single Pack DVD - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16832116204

$517 w/o shipping

I personally think a sound card is not necessary. I would rather use the money to get a better motherboard instead. e.g. MSI P31 Neo-F or GA-P35-DS3L
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Thank you!!! Those seems to be great products. I don't need the OS so that save her about 100 bucks. That is a definitely good build. She's wants a silver tower case so I guess I'll spend the OS money on a case and find her a good/cheap 5.1 speakers system. I got to go back to work so I'll check out your 1k build when I get home. Thanks again!!!
 
daisymtc said:
$1000 List

E8400 (out next week? $200)/ Q9300 ($280)

GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3R
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16813128050

A-DATA Extreme Edition 2 x 1GB DDR2 800 ADQVD1A16K
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16820211174

HIS Hightech H385F256NP Radeon HD 3850 256MB (Not actually need this card, but her budget could afford, why not? May be just down it to 2600XT)
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16814161211

Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 ST3500320AS 500GB
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16822148288

Sony NEC Optiarc 20X DVD±R DVD Burner Black SATA Model AD-7190S - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16827118002

Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Xtreme Audio VARPAK 7.1 Channels PCI Express Interface Sound Card - OEM (Optional)
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16829102016

Koutech IO-FPM220 3.5" Floppy Drive & Multi Card Reader Front Panel - Retail (Optional)
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16813998514

Antec earthwatts EA500
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16817371007

COOLER MASTER CAVALIER 3 CAV-T03-UK Black (You need to ask her to choose her own, but I think this look quite nice)
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16811119074

Microsoft Windows Vista 64-Bit Home Premium for System Builders Single Pack DVD - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16832116204
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I'd get XMS2... there's a $37 lot after rebates, faster, cheaper, and HAS A HEATSINK :rolleyes:

I doubt he need such a sound card... That's for the most extreme gamers. I doubt he needs it. Onboard sound should be fine. After all, this $70 motherboard came with 8 channel sound ;)
 
oscaryu1 said:
I'd get XMS2... there's a $37 lot after rebates, faster, cheaper, and HAS A HEATSINK :rolleyes:

I doubt he need such a sound card... That's for the most extreme gamers. I doubt he needs it. Onboard sound should be fine. After all, this $70 motherboard came with 8 channel sound ;)
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I know XM2 is lots better. But the orginal price is $75 and he is building for his boss, so if the MIR don't work, it will be a bit of different.
 
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