Calling All Computer Geeks and Nerds!

**Vulcan30** · 02-16-08, 12:46 PM

Alright fellas, the time has come for me to build a new rig (inspired by Guch's Terminator 3 computer). I, myself, aint building it but will be learning from my buddy who does it for a living. Here are the stipulations.

-Not getting a monitor
-Spending around $1000 (not much more either)
-Have speakers, but not out of the question
-Also, gimme some websites that are reliable and cheap. I'm looking at newegg right now

Please keep it organized if you post hardware, I'm not gonna waste my time filtering through info.

**Allane** · 02-16-08, 12:54 PM

Alright, I've already erased half your budget, but you'll be getting a fairly decent system. Check it out, let me know how it is. I'm assuming you have a case, and a dual core compliant mobo, and a power supply.

http://secure.newegg.com/Shopping/Sh...px?Submit=view

... It may not show you the cart, so I'll list the parts

Video Card:
EVGA 8600GTS (you can spring for the 8800GT if you wish)

Processor:
Conroe E6550 Dual Core processor

HDD:
Seagate Barracuda 250gb SATA

RAM:
Patriot 2x2gb RAM, Dual Channel kit

**Xplodr!** · 02-16-08, 01:18 PM

Well first of all. For shits and Grins...

Here's my build around mid 2005:

[img width=700 height=437]http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n180/SteveOLish/OriginalBuild.jpg[/img]

Mobo/Vid card gets fried in a power outage mid 2007, so I replaced with this: and its still workin great. lol. err.. Time for an upgrade is more like it.

[img width=700 height=131]http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n180/SteveOLish/vidcardmoboreplacement.jpg[/img]

Now on to the Response:

Intel based - https://secure.newegg.com/NewVersion...Title=Beast+PC

Amd Based - https://secure.newegg.com/NewVersion...itle=Future+PC

Replace parts (aka vid cards.. ehem.. 8800gts) where needed. If you don't like the RAID setup, you could take of one or two of the 10krpm drives.

GOGOGOGOGOGOGO

**Xplodr!** · 02-16-08, 01:47 PM

LMAO!!! I just looked @ the prices for the stuff i bought for my computer in 05...

I payed $184 for a 3 ghz p4..

thats fucking funny.

**MaKe_OuT_33** · 02-16-08, 02:01 PM

Hopefully this link works, if not, the list is included. $830 bucks isnt bad. this rig will rock dude!
https://secure.newegg.com/NewVersion...asp?ID=8434248
The Processor is new and is awesome, the ram is very good, the motherboard can be changed if you like. i just looked for a 1333 FSB because the wolfdale chip is 1333. So any similar mobo will do. you can save money by not going with an sli board. the power supply can be changed too but that one got good reviews and is cheap. 550W is plenty of power and you could even go less if you want. The sound card isnt too big of a deal to me so i just put the cheap one. i have it and works fine. you are on a budget so i think its more important to put the big chunks of money elsewhere. the video card is the bomb. since you are gaming you might as well have a great card and this fits the bill. the hdd is whatever so i just picked a 320gig. you can get the same hdd 500gig for a little bit more.

ASUS P5K-VM LGA 775 Intel G33 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Model #: P5K-VM
Item #: N82E16813131187

Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

In Stock
$119.99 -$10.00 Instant $109.99

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EVGA 512-P3-N801-AR GeForce 8800GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
Model #: 512-P3-N801-AR
Item #: N82E16814130318

Return Policy: Limited Non-Refundable 30-Day Return Policy

In Stock
Mail-in Rebate
$239.99 $239.99

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ePOWER ZU-550W ATX12V Version 2.0 / EPS12V 550W Power Supply - Retail
Model #: ZU-550W
Item #: N82E16817101021

Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

In Stock
$56.99 $56.99

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Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor Model BX80570E8400 - Retail
Model #: BX80570E8400
Item #: N82E16819115037

Return Policy: Processors (CPUs) Return Policy

Out Of Stock
Auto notify Auto-Notify
$239.99 $239.99

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Crucial Ballistix 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model BL2KIT12864AA804 - Retail
Model #: BL2KIT12864AA804
Item #: N82E16820146565

Return Policy: Memory (Modules, USB) Return Policy

In Stock
Mail-in Rebate
$89.99 -$25.00 Instant $64.99

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Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD3200KSRTL 320GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - Retail
Model #: WD3200KSRTL
Item #: N82E16822136039

Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy

In Stock
$84.99 $84.99

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Creative Sound Blaster SB0570 Audigy SE 7.1 Channels PCI Interface Sound Card - Retail
Model #: 70SB057000000
Item #: N82E16829102002

Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

In Stock
$29.99 $29.99
Subtotal: $826.93

**Vulcan30** · 02-16-08, 02:45 PM

https://secure.newegg.com/NewVersion...e=new+computer

What yall think?

**Bunni** · 02-16-08, 02:57 PM

ya someone check out the mobo and the gpu, i havent been to up to date on new hardware technology and im not sure about the difference between pci 16x and pci 2.0 16x and if they are compatible,

**Hocus Pocus** · 02-16-08, 03:00 PM

i know I wouldnt pay 115$ for kingston ram , when i could get 4gb ddr2 ocz ram for 98$.

**sfg-Groove** · 02-16-08, 03:15 PM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820148069 <-- memory
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115029 <-- cpu .. will eat that amd ...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...31232&Tpk=750i <-- great mobo
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817341010 <-- solid power supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130318 <-- kick ass video card..

That system will kick that amd's system in the ass..

**sfg-Groove** · 02-16-08, 03:29 PM

Originally Posted by Bunni

ya someone check out the mobo and the gpu, i havent been to up to date on new hardware technology and im not sure about the difference between pci 16x and pci 2.0 16x and if they are compatible,

Its all good... I am running a 8800GT pci-e 2.0 card in my pci-e 16x slot. pci-e 16x is 1.0