PC Design Help

Potato-VS- · Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2003 7:54 pm Post subject: PC Design Help

Ok, since I cant really upgrade my current computer without upgrading the motherboard and cpu I decided that it may be an idea to look into getting a new system - since Id only spend a couple of hundred bucks more. I have two options: 1 buy a cookie cutter PC - something that I may do if I find a good deal for almost the same price/parts or 2 build my own (or have someone do it for me) computer. That being said Ive designed a PC - I need input as to parts and such and I also need to find a good motherboard... I prefere Asus for motherboards however I will take anything thats stable and quick. Below are my PC specs - I know absolutly nothing about motherboards so I haven't included one. If anyone has a good motherboard thats new and runs well then Id love to hear what brand and what name it has. Below are my specs:

Lian Li PC60USB ATX Case CAD$199.99 - USB Ports, Fans, and PowerSupply included

Intel Pentium 4B 533FSB 2.4 Ghz 512K Cache CAD$239.99 - I would go 800 K but no one sells them where I live

Sound Blaster Audigy Gamer Sound Card CAD$104.99

LG 52x24x52 CD-RW (Bulk) CAD$64.99

LG 16X DVD-ROM (Bulk) CAD$64.99

512MB PC2100 266Mhz DDRAM CAD$124.99

Maxtor Diamond Plus 8 40GB 7200RPM Hard Drive CAD$94.99

ATI Radeon 9600 Pro 128MB Video Card CAD$279.99

Sub total: $1174
Total: $1350

NOTE: I already have speakers, a keyboard, a mouse and a monitor that work fine so Im not including them in the PC. Im also probably going to network my current PC with my new one - just so that I can get the best of both.

Thanks for any help,
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Azrael · Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2003 8:00 pm Post subject:

Make sure you check prices online, that can save you more than a few cents in the long run. That, and most places will drop shipping prices if you buy enough.
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Potato-VS- · Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2003 8:01 pm Post subject:

Yea. Im going to check some other places out in the time between now and when I get the PC.

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Mr Hat · Posted: Fri Oct 03, 2003 8:57 am Post subject:

Here Hats Suggestions

CPU – AMD XP 3000 -- $230.00 plus $20.00 for cooling fan

MOBO – ABIT NF7-S – NFORCE2 -- $120.00 (sound/LAN onboard)

RAM – 1 gig 400mhz PC3200 DDR matched 512k pair -- $200.00

VIDEO CARD – GFORCE 5900 128mb -- $230.00

16X DVD -- $30.00 (19.99 or less on sale)

52X CD Burner -- $40.00 (19.99 or less on sale)

HARD DRIVE -- 120 gig Serial ATA (maxtor 8 mb cache) -- $100.00

CASE- Antec Antec Plus 660 AMG under $100.00 or Sonata Case $110.00 – no need for alum…unless you plan to go to LAN parties.

Total UNDER $1100.00

System = Kick A$$

note: I picked parts in the same price range as your selections. We could save some serious money...but why?
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Mr Hat · Posted: Fri Oct 03, 2003 11:18 am Post subject:

what do they use in canadia? peso's?

thats mail order...

....send me the $, I'll buy it, build it, and set it up...then ship it out.

i might even throw in an OS...
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Potato-VS- · Posted: Fri Oct 03, 2003 11:30 am Post subject:

That is a pretty damn sweet computer mr hat. But if its in american then itd be about 40% more CND... Ill figure it out - and talk to my mom - shes kinda picky about this stuff

. Ill get back to you to see if its OK - although I dont have enough $ right now.

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Monk · Posted: Fri Oct 03, 2003 6:21 pm Post subject:

Damn Hat, I am going to have to remember this post. Although, by the time I get around to building myself a computer that stuff will all be out of date! Doh!
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