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Well, i am getting around $2500 before summer is over, and ya i know its early but i am eager to finally get my freaking desktop ordered and built.

I was first planning on spending around $800 for the computer and monitor, but i decided to go all out on this one, so i'm spending around $1300 for an awesome movie center so me and my girlfriend can watch movies on an insanely big screen at home.

so here are the options that i have made:


CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16819103046
GPU: waiting for 8600, 8600GT or 8600Ultra
HDD: already have 250gb hdd
Moniter: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16824014127 / http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16824999111 also im debating on weather to get an lcd to go along with it, or if i will just use one of the 2 CRTs laying around
PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16817189003
MOBO: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16813138036
RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16820161675
Speakers: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16836116153

or exchange these items, in any combination:

Moniter: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16889232001
CPU/MOBO: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819116249 / http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813131088




or you can try and come up with something else.......

notice: the budget includes dvd burner, wireless card, HSF, sound card and a few other things not mentioned
 
Okay, first of all. AMD? No way. Intel would be much better for their Core 2 Duo's. Second of all. I would not get a projector. That was my plan also. But then I found something out about all Projectors. Every year, the bulb dies and you have to get a new one. The bulb costs over $500. So if you want to spend that every year, be my guest. But I would never do that. Now then, My first couple lines may have been critical in your choicing of AMD. But you will thank me. I will be back with another post of a new computer.
 
This costs a little bit more then you wanted it to. You might have to up the budget a bit, but it would be worth it. This build would last you a long while.

COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-WW Black/Silver Aluminum Bezel, SECC Chassis ATX Mid Tower

GIGABYTE GA-965P-S3 LGA 775 Intel P965 Express ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail

Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 Conroe 1.86GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557E6300 - Retail

pqi TURBO 1GB (2 x 512MB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model PQI26400-1GDB - Retail

Creative 70SB046A00000 7.1 Channels PCI Interface Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer Fatal1ty Professional Series - Retail

NETGEAR WG311T PCI Wireless Adapter - Retail

LITE-ON 18X DVD±R DVD Burner With 12X DVD-RAM Write Black IDE Model LH-18A1P-186 - Retail

SILVERSTONE SST-ST75ZF ATX 12V 2.2 & EPS 12V 750W SLI Certified Power Supply - Retail

Creative Inspire P7800 90 Watts 7.1 Speaker - Retail

Total comes to $931.92. I did not include graphics card since you are waiting for a specific one.
 
I was first planning on spending around $800 for the computer and monitor, but i decided to go all out on this one, so i'm spending around $1300 for an awesome movie center so me and my girlfriend can watch movies on an insanely big screen at home.
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you dont have to spend an extra $500 for that additional feature
 
well, that is a nice build, but i need a nice monitor ATLEAST......i'll see what i can come up with, and the AMD is because it is really cheap and i don't do anything hardcore that requires a fast processor...

Qty. Product Description Savings Total Price


LITE-ON 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with 12X DVD-RAM write and LightScribe Technology Black E-IDE/ATAPI Model LH-20A1H-185 - OEM
Item #: N82E16827106055
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

$33.99


APEVIA X-QPACK-GN/420 Black/Green Aluminum MicroATX Desktop Computer Case 420W Power Supply - Retail
Item #: N82E16811144111
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

$85.00


CHIMEI 221D-NBC Black 22" 5ms DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor - Retail
Item #: N82E16824252008
Return Policy: [LCD] Limited Non-Refundable 30-Day Return Policy

Select An Optional Extended Warranty Plan 1 Year Service Net Replacement Plan -- $39.99 1 Year Service Net 1 Peripheral Extended Plan -- $39.99 2 Year Service Net 1 Peripheral Extended Plan -- $49.99 2 Year Service Net Replacement Plan -- $59.99 3 Year Service Net 1 Peripheral Extended Plan -- $59.99
-$20.00 Instant
$299.99
$279.99


Creative Sound Blaster SB0570 Audigy SE 7.1 Channels PCI Interface Sound Card - Retail
Item #: N82E16829102002
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

$28.99


Rosewill RP500-2 ATX 2.01 500W Power Supply - Retail
Item #: N82E16817182016
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

Select An Optional Extended Warranty Plan 1 Year Service Net Replacement Plan -- $14.99 2 Year Service Net Replacement Plan -- $19.99
-$10.00 Instant
$58.99
$48.99


Logitech THX Z-5300e 280 Watts RMS 5.1 Speaker - Retail
Item #: N82E16836121121
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

Select An Optional Extended Warranty Plan 1 Year Service Net Replacement Plan -- $29.99 2 Year Service Net Replacement Plan -- $39.99
$134.99


WINTEC AMPO 1GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Desktop Memory Model 3AMD2667-1G2-R - Retail
Item #: N82E16820161675
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

Select An Optional Extended Warranty Plan 1 Year Service Net Replacement Plan -- $14.99 2 Year Service Net Replacement Plan -- $19.99
$64.49


Intel BOXDG965SSCK LGA 775 Intel G965 Express Micro ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Item #: N82E16813121050
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

Select An Optional Extended Warranty Plan 1 Year Service Net Replacement Plan -- $14.99 2 Year Service Net Replacement Plan -- $19.99
$99.99


Intel Core 2 Duo E4300 Allendale 1.8GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557E4300 - Retail
Item #: N82E16819115013
Return Policy: Processors (CPUs) Return Policy

Select An Optional Extended Warranty Plan 1 Year Service Net Replacement Plan -- $29.99 2 Year Service Net Replacement Plan -- $39.99
$169.00


ZALMAN 9700 LED 110mm 2 Ball CPU Cooler - Retail
Item #: N82E16835118019
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

Select An Optional Extended Warranty Plan 1 Year Service Net Replacement Plan -- $14.99 2 Year Service Net Replacement Plan -- $19.99
-$20.00 Instant
$79.99
$59.99
Subtotal: $1,005.42


leaves room for a little improvement and the $200 or less GPU.....only thing is the 22" screen......ohwell i like 1680x1050 more then the LCD tv 1365 x 1050 or w/e it is
 
Halian said:
Okay, first of all. AMD? No way. Intel would be much better for their Core 2 Duo's. Second of all. I would not get a projector. That was my plan also. But then I found something out about all Projectors. Every year, the bulb dies and you have to get a new one. The bulb costs over $500. So if you want to spend that every year, be my guest. But I would never do that. Now then, My first couple lines may have been critical in your choicing of AMD. But you will thank me. I will be back with another post of a new computer.
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Well it's a media PC, so he isn't exactly going to need all that extra power.

One thing I do suggest he adds is a tv tuner/video capture card. It will be a great addition to a media center PC.
 
diduknowthat said:
Well it's a media PC, so he isn't exactly going to need all that extra power.

One thing I do suggest he adds is a tv tuner/video capture card. It will be a great addition to a media center PC.
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You're right about all the extra power thing. It would cut down the cost a lot if he did AMD instead of Core 2. Makes sense now. Just trying to help. :)
 
ya thats what i was going with, i have a tv tuner, but the big question is what to view it on, i would have went with the projector anyway, but now i've actually looked at a projector, and it doesn't look that great from anywhere but a bit of distance.......and Tv's aren't high enough resolution and the biggest lcd display in my budget is a 22"
 
Well if you got a bigger tv, you would naturally go further away from it. Just as if you were watching TV. Except you would be using a computer. I've seen big 60" screens used for monitors, and it looks good from a distance.
 
diduknowthat said:
Well it's a media PC, so he isn't exactly going to need all that extra power.

One thing I do suggest he adds is a tv tuner/video capture card. It will be a great addition to a media center PC.
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I would say that it is a no-brainer. Yes, it might cost a bit more to get a Core 2 Duo. However, the power consumption will be basically the same. To me, it is worth it.
 
will 1366 x 768 actually look decent when i'm on the computer doing other things? because seriosly on my 17" laptop screen 1440x900 is awesome, the TV would be 32+ " and have a lower resolution........

or would i have to use one of the CRT's to do regular computer stuff?
 
 
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