What should i get?

[Chuck b]

Ok i Have 500$ to spend on a new computer i have a 40gig HD and 2 512mb sticks of ram i do alot of gameing,Listening to music and burning DVDs and such im willing to spend the whole 500 any suggestions are welcome thanks

 

[mgoldb2]

ok so I asumming you plan on using the ram and HD you have already. I also assuming that you have ddr ram otherwise you really going to need to buy new ram.

MOBO:http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=13-128-263&depa=1
$116
CPU:http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproductdesc.asp?description=19-103-501&DEPA=1
$156
DVDRW: http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproductdesc.asp?description=27-152-032&DEPA=0
$63
Floppy: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=21-152-005&depa=1
$7
video card: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=14-102-289&depa=1 ( I would of liked to chose a better video card for gamming but it hard on a $500 budget)
$92

Total: $435

Leaving $65 for case and PSU

The nice part about the parts I chose is in the future there is plenty of room for you to be able to upgrade it.

I did this pretty quickly so am not saying this the best you can do but I would at least try to build something on the level of what I showed.

you also have a choice of a cheaper cpu/mobo combination for a better graphic card. I personally would go with a good cpu/mobo combination giving you better option for upgrade in the future.

 

[Chuck b]

I should have been more specific sorry I need MB CPU Video card Tower and Power supply I like the AMD 64 I didnt even think to look at that stuff just figured it was out of my budget

 

[Chuck b]

Oh and I have DDR ram i think its 2700 or 3200 i cant remeber but i know its one of the two

 

[mgoldb2]

I should have been more specific sorry I need MB CPU Video card Tower and Power supply I like the AMD 64 I didnt even think to look at that stuff just figured it was out of my budget

So those are the only things you need? you dont need dvd or floppy drive because if this is true this leaves a good amount of extra money for a better graphic card.

 

[Chuck b]

Yes Thats all i need Thanks for the help and your time

 

[mgoldb2]

I would try to go for a graphic card like this

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=14-130-220&depa=1

but that might be out of range mix that with the cpu and mobo I chose that leaves only $43 for case and psu and I have not added shipping in.


something like this might be more in the budget
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=14-102-369&depa=1

To estimate the total cost put all the parts in a shopping cart at newegg then tell it to estimate the shipping cost. This will give you a good idear of what you can afford.

you can also shop around and look for better prices. newegg usually have fair prices but sometimes you can find else where cheaper. I just use newegg to show you since it easy for me to find stuff there and they have a large selection.

 

[prodigio2k]

DUDE GET A DELLLL!!!!..J/K...i made a buget computer for my aunt,it cost me 500 on newegg.com with shipping and handling. here is the link http://computerforum.com/showthread.php?t=6668
there are the parts that i used,

 

[cyras21]

I would try to go for a graphic card like this

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=14-130-220&depa=1

but that might be out of range mix that with the cpu and mobo I chose that leaves only $43 for case and psu and I have not added shipping in.QUOTE]


What do you mean out of range mix. I'm building a com also and was looking at this video card with the ASUS "K8N". It's been so long since I've upgraded my computer I feel like a newbe.

 

[mgoldb2]

What do you mean out of range mix.

I just ment it might be out of Chuck b budget.

 

[cyras21]

ah, thought I'd have to look more into things. thanks