ripken204 Posted January 30, 2005 Posted January 30, 2005 i am going to build my own desktop, do you have any recromendations on hardware to get? and also can sum1 post a good guide for making your own computer?
Astalavista Posted January 30, 2005 Posted January 30, 2005 All Aluminum Case (ScrewLess) , with Liquid Cooling SystemNew 775 socket ( Asus ) or ( Intel ) MotherboardsGigabit LAN8 USB - 4 Firewire PortsPinless P4 3.4 Mhz processor(2) Seagate SATA 200 GB PCI Express 256MB Video Card - ATI or Nvidia depends on your budget 1 GB DDR2 memory ( Geil brand w/ heat sink and overclocking )16 Dual Layer DVD Writer ( LiteOn )52X-32X-52X CD Writer ( LiteOn)108M Wireless LAN PCI Adapter108M Wireless LAN Broadband RouterWireless Keyboard and Wireless Optical mouse6 Speaker Set w/ Sub Woofer2.8 GB CF CardScandisk All In One Memory Card ReaderAPC Back-UPS 8000 Series450 Watt Power Supply ( Fan Less )20' Viewsonic LCD Monitor.and also can sum1 post a good guide for making your own computer?Step 1: A Pair of HandsStep 2: Two EyesStep 3: Screw DriverStep 4: 30 minsStep 5: Plugin to Wall SocketStep 6: Turn Computer On.
SiMoNsAyS Posted January 30, 2005 Posted January 30, 2005 i would pick mostly the same than Astalavista but...775 socket, Asus always8 USB (be sure 2.0) - 2 Firewire Ports would be enough(2) Maxtor SATA 160 GB (be sure of raid)PCI Express 128/256MB Video Card - ATI always for me1 GB DDR2 memory ( i think he wants to mean Geil. others can be Corsair or Kingston HyperX )16 Dual Layer DVD Writer ( NEC is really cheap and works great for me )CD Writer not necessary 450 Watt Power Supply ( levicom is a good brand, but any other with quiet technology would be great )Audigy 2 Platinum or similar sound cardthat's all i think
ripken204 Posted January 30, 2005 Author Posted January 30, 2005 any good/detailed websites on for what thing i should be looking for, ide also like to keep the budget for the tower under $1000
sixpack Posted January 30, 2005 Posted January 30, 2005 All Aluminum Case , with Liquid Cooling SystemNew 775 socket ( Asus ) or ( Intel ) MotherboardsGigabit LAN8 USB - 4 Firewire PortsPinless P4 3.4 Mhz processor(2) Seagate SATA 200 GB PCI Express 256MB Video Card - ATI or Nvidia depends on your budget 1 GB DDR2 memory ( Geil brand w/ heat sink and overclocking )16 Dual Layer DVD Writer ( LiteOn )52X-32X-52X CD Writer ( LiteOn)108M Wireless LAN PCI Adapter108M Wireless LAN Broadband RouterWireless Keyboard and Wireless Optical mouse6 Speaker Set w/ Sub Woofer2.8 GB CF CardScandisk All In One Memory Card ReaderAPC Back-UPS 8000 Series450 Watt Power Supply ( Fan Less )20' Viewsonic LCD Monitor.and also can sum1 post a good guide for making your own computer?Step 1: A Pair of HandsStep 2: Two EyesStep 3: Screw DriverStep 4: 30 minsStep 5: Plugin to Wall SocketStep 6: Turn Computer On.
bullet Posted January 31, 2005 Posted January 31, 2005 As far as a decent guide check this one out TCW's Guide to Computer BuildingAs far as building your own system. It all depends on your needs. If you are an ultimate gamer with an unlimited budget then build the system that Astalavista suggests. Since you are on a budget I will make a few suggestions. 1. Do not go with an economy motherboard you will regret it when you are looking for support.2. The same thing goes with a graphics card. Spend the moneyIf you want a really good site for everything then use Newegg.com If you don't mind waiting on stuff and you don'tcare if the company you buy stuff from may not be in business next month then just use Pricewatch.comHope this help and good luck
Astalavista Posted January 31, 2005 Posted January 31, 2005 I buy most of my equipment from Dell and www.buy.comDell really slams prices. Can u imagine my 19' LCD Viewsonic VP912Bwas only 509 Shipped to Chicago.You can find really good deals from dell. When buying equipment. you should check out Techbargains.combefore you buy anything. Weekends is a good time to buy.Compusa and MicroCenter is a really good place to also find dealscheck your local Newspaper.He didn't state a budget. So I recommended what i thought was the bestis. It is up to him to be savy in purchasing the hardware. If you knowwhat you are doing, you can get a really good deal and save mega bucks.
ripken204 Posted February 1, 2005 Author Posted February 1, 2005 i was looking at some barebone packages. is this a good one? i think all that it needs is: -hard drive -cd drive -video cardCLICK HERE FOR LINKif there is anything i have missed please let me tell me
Aero Posted February 1, 2005 Posted February 1, 2005 Id say everything but the powersupply looks like it is quality.here is a breakdown of the prices:motherboard: $161CPU: $186Case: $50Ram: $220--------------Total: $617Total w/ guess for shipping: $660So basically what it comes down to is that ur paying $140 for a cheap PSU.Id say ur better off buying it from different places on the net and just putting it together urself, and spend the $140 on a good power supply, and the hdd and cd drive and videocard that you would need for a complete build.Also, i suggest you buy some Arctic Silver 5 and use that instead of the crap that comes with the intel cpu's.
ripken204 Posted February 1, 2005 Author Posted February 1, 2005 what are u including when u say cpu?
ripken204 Posted February 1, 2005 Author Posted February 1, 2005 because for the motherboard and procesor comined it is about 450
ripken204 Posted February 1, 2005 Author Posted February 1, 2005 what is a good mother board w/ proccesor to get? and also a good case to put it in, dont make it a crazy amount. the new 755 sockets are out and im looking at 3.0-3.4 ghz proccesors.
gamehead200 Posted February 1, 2005 Posted February 1, 2005 If you're going to get a good motherboard, go with Asus... I don't know of any good motherboard that comes with a processor... You almost always have to buy the processor seperately...Also, as a case, I would go with a nice Antec one!
Drewdatrip Posted February 1, 2005 Posted February 1, 2005 Topic MovedNot too bad of a price.However the PSU is not the best i would highly reccomend a Enermax 2.0 385w or higherJust looking on some online aswell as instore prices and its about average price|Drew|
ripken204 Posted February 1, 2005 Author Posted February 1, 2005 what is a cool lookin comp case uve seen, that has alot of slots on it
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