Tough Challenge to build computer under 1000

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Whiteknight4151

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I am sure many of you could relate when I say...one doesn't have enough money to make computer that one desires. So, to be truthful, I have spending limit of $1000. I have been doing some research to find what is best for this spending limit.

Simply, there is too many options. So, I am leaving as a open discussion.
If you had thought about what to buy when you had a $1000 dollars (price has to include monitor)...Please feel free to write your recommendation.

This is challenge...you are welcome to tell me why others' system is horrible and why your is the possible best.

Thanks :D
 
GIGABYTE GA-965P-DS3 Socket T (LGA 775) Intel P965 Express ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16813128012
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Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 Conroe 1.86GHz 2M sharing L2 Cache LGA 775
Processor - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16819115005
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HP L1506 Black 15" 16ms LCD Monitor 250 cd/m2 450:1 - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16824176040
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Rosewill TU-153 Black Steel ATX Black 0.8mm SECC Steel Mid Tower Computer Case 400W(20+4 pin) Power Supply - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16811147011
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Western Digital Caviar RE WD1600YS 160GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16822136062
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LITE-ON Black 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-ROM ATAPI/E-IDE DVD-ROM Drive Model SHD-16P1S - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16827106027
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Kingston HyperX 1GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Desktop Memory - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16820134009
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eVGA 256-P2-N516-RX GeForce 7800GT 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 VIVO PCI Express x16 Video Card - Retail

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16814130035
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Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 SP2b w/Upgrade Coupon for Vista - OEM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16832116171
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About $1100 after tax, a little over budget but that comes with XP Media Center and stuff. ;)
 
I have very sensitive eyes...and the 15" monitor is not really cutting up for me...can anyone modify it to fit SAMSUNG 205BW Black 20" 6ms DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor with Height Adjustments - which should cost around 300?

THis doesn't leave much room...but I want more eye-comfortable orientation without losing too much tech.
 
Another note, I do not need operating cd-key/CD for window since I am going to use the keys i have for my laptop and use labtop only for local network use.

Another note, I took note of your graphic card...even though it is GDDR3, it didn't seem to support many games. Furthermore, I have also noted that I can't burn dvd?

Thanks for the try though...
 
I would suggest waiting another couple of weeks, that's when all of the Christmas overstock will be going on sale, and they'll be doing better knockoffs after the huge drop in sales numbers.

But, as for the current items listed all look pretty good. Only other thing would be to replace the stock PSU in the case with a full retail one, but this can be done at a later time...
 
I am going to wait til end of christmas...perhaps few days...but what is your suggestion on AMD motherboard and its processor? why, is intel better?
 
oh yeah, so far I am only satisfied with these:

ZALMAN CNPS9500 LED 92mm 2 Ball Cooling Fan with Heatsink - Retail
• Price: $58.99
Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD2500KS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
• Price: $79.99
Kingston HyperX 1GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Desktop Memory - Retail
• Price: $131.99
eVGA 256-P2-N554-AX Geforce 7600GT 256MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card - Retail
• Price: $139.99
SCEPTRE X20WG-Naga Black 20.1" 5ms (GTG) DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 1000:1 Built in Speakers – Retail
• Price: $239.99
 
Okay...here is a big problem...

A item: Kingston HyperX 1GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Desktop Memory - Retail

went from 131.99 to 139.99, is this normal or are they trying to get some buck during last holiday rush?

Secondly, Tower COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black Aluminum Bezel, SECC ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
Christmas Deal

suppose to have 10.00 dollar rebate that made $49.99 to 39.99, did they change the price back to 49.99 on purpose? And if so, should i wait until the end of christmas to buy my computer parts?

Help Please~!
 
CPU - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819115005
$189.00

Motherboard - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813131030
$128.99

RAM - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820145539
$109.00

Case - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811119068
$49.99

HDD - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822144417
$69.99

GPU - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814150202
$155.99 (after MIR)

PSU - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817182017
$54.99

120mm Case Fan - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811999122 $12.99

80mm Case Fan - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811999120 $13.99

Cooling Fan/Heatsink - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16835186134 $29.99

Thermal Paste - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16835100007 $5.99

Monitor - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824112006 $199.99 (after MIR)



$1020 after MIR, but w/o shipping

Easily the best build, throw in a DS3 if you want to and you are set. This is the best because much better video card, the RAM is corsair, and you can always upgrade the RAM and easily OC everything. The mobo is also quad core supportive. Tell me what you think!
 
This is what i got:

Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD2500KS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
• Price: $79.99 Free Shipping
CORSAIR XMS2 1GB (2 x 512MB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail
• Price: $124.00
eVGA 256-P2-N554-AX Geforce 7600GT 256MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card - Retail
• Price: $139.99 => $119.99 after $20.00 rebate Shipping $5.64
SCEPTRE X20WG-Naga Black 20.1" 5ms (GTG) DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 1000:1 Built in Speakers – Retail
• Price: $239.99 =>199.99 after $40.00 Rebate Free Shipping Rebate ends 12/31
Rosewill RP550-2 ATX 2.01 550W Power Supply 115/230 V CSA, CB, TUV, FCC, UL - Retail
• Price: $54.99 Shipping $8.02
SAMSUNG Black 18X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 18X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2M Cache IDE DVD Burner With 12X DVD-RAM Write, LightScribe Technology - OEM
• Price: $32.99 Shipping $5.64
Total at 671.95=>609.97
Need:
GIGABYTE GA-965P-DS3 Socket T (LGA 775) Intel P965 Express ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
• Price: $134.99 Shipping $6.13
Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 Conroe 2.13GHz 2M sharing L2 Cache LGA 775 Processor - Retail
• Price: $220.00

1026.94 => 964.96
COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-UW Black Aluminum Bezel, SECC ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
• Price: $49.99
SABRENT SBT-SP6C 5.1 Channels PCI Interface Sound Card – Retail
• Price: $7.49
Thermaltake CL-P0257 Blue orb II CPU Cooler for LGA775 & K8 – Retail
• Price: $33.99
Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound - OEM
• Price: $5.99
VANTEC HDC-502A Aluminum Aluminum Hard Disk Cooler - Retail
• Price: $6.99
VANTEC ICEBERG DDR-A1A Aluminum Heatsinks only - Retail
• Price: $4.55
Total at 1135.94 => 1073.96

You are missing cd drive, sound card, and other things...but all thing considered...do you think it is worth enough to sacrifice the CPU for GPU?
 
i am wondering about what wicked859 said...

Which is better?

which is better?

Hanns·G HW-192DJB Gloss Black 19" 5ms DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor with Height & Pivot Adjustments 300 cd/m2 700:1 Built in Speakers - Retail

or

SCEPTRE X20WG-Naga Black 20.1" 5ms (GTG) DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 1000:1 Built in Speakers - Retail
 
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