My sub-$150 computer, does it work out?

[450]

This is the config of my parents Dell 9200...
e6600
2GB RAM
DVDRW
80GB
8600GT

I will swap a few parts around and make a computer for myself using some of the parts in that computer to create another one. (I have permission from my parents)

Case/PSU-> $35 Antec Deal from Best Buy (I had to pay $10 more big deal)
Mobo-> $30 ECS 7050 mobo from enginurd
CPU-> $55 e2200 cpu from enginurd to go in the Dell 9200, I'll take the e6600
HDD-> I bought a Promise Ultra TX2 on ebay for my 80gb and 300gb IDE HDDs and I have a 160GB laptop HDD
DVD-> Dual 16x Samsung IDE
GPU-> $15 6800 Vanilla to go in the 9200, I'm taking the 8600GT
I have the Keyboard (old packard bell keyboard I like), Mouse, and 2007FPb.
OS-> Server 2003 Standard x64 (I have a valid licence)

Anything wrong with this idea?

 

[Kil4Thril]

PSU? I wouldn't use the Dell one unless you HAVE to. That won't need a super ballsy unit, so a good quality 350 should be more than fine. I don't care for the ECS mobo, but if it works, you should be fine for a while. Maybe save some money by dropping an optical drive. It really doesn't take that long to copy a disk to the HDD first.

BTW, I love these "budget" builds. People are more creative with the hardware than the money-no-object builds. Also, I expect Danny Bui to be by any minute for a PSU recommendation. He has every e-store's inventory memorized

 

[450]

Noo...

The PSU is a 380w Earthwatts included in the $35 deal. (Also the Dell 9200 unit can drive a 8800 at least since it was an option when purchasing) The IDE DVD's are from my old Pentium 4.

It's going to be two systems...

Dell 9200
e2200
DVDRW
1GB RAM
80GB
6800 Vanilla
XP Pro x86

My System (Let's give it a cute name... Azbo ST220)
Antec Case with 380w Eathwatts
e6600
DVDRW x2 (from old Pentium 4...good 16x drives tho)
1GB RAM
80,300GB IDE drives (Also from pentium 4)
8600GT
2003 x64

Also money isn't too much of an issue, I just wanted to compartmentalize my spending because I don't need too much power. (I don't really game anymore, the 8600GT is for folding)

 

[Dangman]

Also, I expect Danny Bui to be by any minute for a PSU recommendation. He has every e-store's inventory memorized

LOL!. Thank you for the compliment (I think)

Anyway, OP, your budget build looks pretty good to me. The Antec EA380 380W PSU is actually a very decent PSU. So awesome find at $35 for both the case AND PSU.

Have fun with it!. I know enginurd will definitely be happy that you're buying that stuff from him

 

[450]

LOL!. Thank you for the compliment (I think)

Anyway, OP, your budget build looks pretty good to me. The Antec EA380 380W PSU is actually a very decent PSU. So awesome find at $35 for both the case AND PSU.

Yep, you do seem to know everything about where to buy stuff! Also I see you have the 380w in your sig for your PIII server.

Have fun with it!. I know enginurd will definitely be happy that you're buying that stuff from him

Thanks Danny Bui! I hope the build goes well... I'll post pics when I get the stuff.

 

[Dangman]

Yep, you do seem to know everything about where to buy stuff! Also I see you have the 380w in your sig for your PIII server.

Too much free time on my hands Yeah the EA380 is working just fine in my server. My bro's PC is also powered by one as well. And his system is just a little bit more power hungry than yours. So you'll be fine.

 

[450]

Shoot...

This has been bugging me for a while, how bad is the 610i chipset? (isn't that what the ECS 7050 is?)

I mean what should I expect and am I looking for a lot of problems by going with a low end nVidia chipset or is the nVidia vs Intel chipset thing overhyped? Slight performance issues don't bother me, but stability is important.

 

[Dangman]

Shoot...

This has been bugging me for a while, how bad is the 610i chipset? (isn't that what the ECS 7050 is?)

I mean what should I expect and am I looking for a lot of problems by going with a low end nVidia chipset or is the nVidia vs Intel chipset thing overhyped? Slight performance issues don't bother me, but stability is important.

Just as long as you don't overclock at all, the 610i is a decent basic chipset. But enginurd might be able to answer that question better than me since he owns the mobo