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[minigister]

Okay I'm building a computer and I want to know what you guys think. I will be using this computer for school/work and watching HQ movies and videos. I will not play games on it. I will also setup dual monitors on it.

My budget is around $500, This is what I have so far:

MOBO: GIGABYTE GA-G31M - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128078

CPU: Intel Pentium E2180 - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116052

RAM: CORSAIR XMS2 2GB - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145590&Tpk=Corsair+XMS2+TWIN2X2048-6400+2GB

HD: Western Digital Caviar SE WD1600AAJS 160GB - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136075

GPU: ASUS EN8500GT TOP/HTP/256M GeForce 8500 GT - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121094

PSU: Antec earthwatts EA380 380W - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371005

KB/M: Logitech - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823126180

I already have a micro atx case from my old pc and 2 19" lcd monitors.

This will cost me around $350 so I have enough money for an OS and shipping expenses. Which OS would be better with this setup, Vista or XP?

 

[Dangman]

You're missing RAM.

Also, for your needs, a Dell is your best bet:
Inspiron 530 Mini Desktop with Core 2 Quad Q6600, 3GB DDR2, 500GB HD, and XP Home for $499

 

[minigister]

You're missing RAM.

Also, for your needs, a Dell is your best bet:
Inspiron 530 Mini Desktop with Core 2 Quad Q6600, 3GB DDR2, 500GB HD, and XP Home for $499

opp forgot the ram http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145590&Tpk=Corsair+XMS2+TWIN2X2048-6400+2GB

I will look check out the dell too.

thanks

 

[minigister]

bump

 

[dhc014]

I would go with an ATI HD3450 or HD3650 instead of the 8500GT. It should give better image quality. I may be mistaken, but it may also run cooler and use less energy.

I do agree, however, that Dell may be your best bet.

 

[stevedave]

My suggestions

Open Box: ASUS P5VD2-VM SE LGA 775 VIA P4M900 Micro ATX -- $43
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131199R


KFA2 by Galaxy 85GFE8HDFCXX GeForce 8500 GT 512MB -- $27+7 shipping AR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814162004


CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 -- $31 AR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145034

Maxtor DiamondMax 21 STM3250310AS 250GB -- $55 free shipping.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822144456

 

[engiNURD]

If you need other dell deals, check gotapex.com. I just got a Vostro 200 w/ an E2180, 1GB, GMA3100, 160GB, XP, DVDRW, and 20" LCD for $400 w/ free shipping -- not the greatest deal, but it'll suffice for my uncle, who only needs it for email and itunes, lol.