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New Comp on the Cheap!

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Klade

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Hello

After some long and careful thought I have decided to not even bother upgrading my current comp and instead buy parts for a new one. The thing of it is I need to buy one cheap and I need to be able to play games with it. As in doom 3 and the others that are coming out soon ;-).

If anyone would help me out and look over my parts it would be greatly appreciated. I'll be buying most of this stuff through ebay but whatever I can't get there I'll buy from newegg.

Check out my list here: http://secure.newegg.com/app/WishList.asp?position=HISTORY&submit=VIEW&ID=900857
As you might notice there are some important parts missing from that list. I plan to move some stuff from my current box over. Those items are: ATI 9600 pro, Audigy 2, Wireless network card, and another 80gb hd.

Oh and I might change out the case. If anyone knows a good case for that price or less that doesn't have a window let me know.

Thanks in advance for any advice!
 
all i see at that link is Asus 16X DVD-ROM Drive, Model DVD-E616P1 for $31 nothing else
 
ugh sorry. Thought my wishlist would post over. Heres what I'm getting:

COOLER MASTER Centurion 4 Silver ATX Mid-Tower Case, Model "CAC-T04-UWC"
Specifications:
Case Type: Mid Tower
Color: Silver
Material: Aluminum front bezel + Case 0.8 mm SECC (Zinc-coated steel)
Drive Bays: 5.25" x 4/0, 3.5" x 2/2 (external/internal)
Expansion Slots: 7
Front Ports: 2xUSB2.0, IEEE1394
Power Supply: N/A
Cooling System: N/A
Motherboard Compatibility: Standard ATX
Dimensions: 7.7" x 16.7" x 18.6" (WxHxD) more info-> N82E16811119038 $63.00


ASRock "K8S8X" SiS755 Chipset Motherboard for AMD Socket 754 CPU -RETAIL
Specifications:
Supported CPU: Socket 754 for AMD Athlon 64 Processors
Chipset: SiS 755 + SiS 964
FSB: 800MHz
RAM: 2x DIMM for DDR400/333/266 Max 2GB
IDE: 2x ATA 133 up to 4 Devices
Slots: 1x AGP 8X, 5x PCI
Ports: 2xPS2,1xCOM,1xLPT,8xUSB2.0(rear 6),1xLAN,Audio Ports
Onboard Audio: 5.1 channels AC’97 Audio
Onboard LAN: 10/100 Fast Ethernet
Onboard SATA/RAID: 2x Serial ATA, SATA RAID 0/1/JBOD
Form Factor: ATX more info-> N82E16813157025 $77.00


AMD Athlon 64 3000+, 512KB L2 Cache 64-bit Processor - Retail
Specifications:
Model: AMD Athlon 64 3000+
Core: Newcastle
Operating Frequency: 2GHz
FSB: Integrated into Chip
Cache: L1/64K+64K; L2/512K
Voltage: 1.5V
Process: 0.13 Micron
Socket: Socket 754
Multimedia Instruction: MMX, SSE, SSE2, 3DNOW!, 3DNOW!+
Packaging: Retail Box (Heatsink and Fan included) more info-> N82E16819103486 $175.00


Crucial 184 Pin 512MB DDR PC-3200 8T - OEM
Specifications:
Manufacturer: Crucial
Speed: DDR400(PC3200)
Type: 184 Pin DDR SDRAM
Error Checking: Non-ECC
Registered/Unbuffered: Unbuffered
Cas Latency: 3
Support Voltage: 2.6V
Bandwidth: 3.2GB/s
Organization: 64M x 64 -Bit
Warranty: Lifetime more info-> N82E16820146541 $86.00 x2 = $172.00


One Day Sale, Ends 8/10/2004 4:00 PM PST
Western Digital Special Edition 80GB 7200RPM IDE Hard Drive, Model WD800JB, OEM Drive Only
Specifications:
Capacity: 80GB
Average Seek Time: 8.9 ms
Buffer: 8MB
Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM
Interface: IDE ULTRA ATA100
Features: High-performance with 8MB Buffer
Manufacturer Warranty: 3 years
Packaging: OEM Drive Only more info-> N82E16822144122 $62.00


SONY Beige 52x32x52 IDE Internal CD-RW Drive, Model CRX230ED, OEM
Specifications:
Write Speed: 52X CD-R, 32X CD-RW
Read Speed: 52X CD-ROM
Interface: ATAPI / E-IDE
Buffer: 2MB
OS Support: Windows XP/ 2000/ Me/ 98SE
Features: PowerBurn Conformed, VAS Vibration Reduction
Packaging: OEM (W/ CD Maker software) more info-> N82E16827106822 $26.00


Asus 16X DVD-ROM Drive, Model DVD-E616P1, Retail
Specifications:
Read Speed: 48X CD-ROM, 16X DVD-ROM
Interface: E-IDE/ATAPI
Buffer: 256KB
Access Time: DVD-ROM: 90ms, CD-ROM: 85ms
Data Transfer Rate: DVD-ROM: 21640 KB/s (16X), CD-ROM: 7200 KB/s (48X)
Features: Full Accessibility and Playability: Access all CDs, DVD-ROM/ R/ RW, DVD+R/RW, DVD-Video Discs
Packaging: Retail (see pictures for details) more info-> N82E16827135015 $31.00

total 606$
 
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AssRock ;)

looks like a pretty good system for cheap. i would go for a dvd burner and a bigger hard drive, but that is just me

good luck with it :)
 
how good is the sis 755 chipset in the $77 price range? Is there anything more mainstream (faster) for less than $80?
 
Well, I like ASRock, so you're good with it. They're pretty reliable I would say, especially for a budget mainboard.

-J.
 
GeForceX said:
Well, I like ASRock, so you're good with it. They're pretty reliable I would say, especially for a budget mainboard.

-J.
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i have no experience with them, so i'd say go with an Asus or an Abit or an MSI board...but if you're confident w/ that, then okay, i just don't know if it can OC at all...
 
Sorry if this is a silly question, but I noticed that the mobo I picked had 6 rear usb ports. Originally I thought this was pretty spiffy. But now I'm wondering how I'm to fit that into the case. All the cases I'm looking at seem to be built around 2 or 4 usb ports max. Am I going to have to cut into the metal here?
 
Klade said:
Sorry if this is a silly question, but I noticed that the mobo I picked had 6 rear usb ports. Originally I thought this was pretty spiffy. But now I'm wondering how I'm to fit that into the case. All the cases I'm looking at seem to be built around 2 or 4 usb ports max. Am I going to have to cut into the metal here?
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Hopefully they'll include a new I/O panel in the retail box for ya.

No, you don't need to cut metal. Simply pop-out the existing I/O panel on your case, then pop-in the new one they ought to send you that will match your new back panel.

And no, that wasn't a silly question.



GL :)
 
even if they dont send you a Io sheid, you can pop the old on and still use the computer without a io sheild. :D
 
It should have an I/O panel for you. As for the hard drive, I'd see if you can get one with a discount in a store like Best Buy or Fry's or Circuit City. I saw an 80GB with rebate for $39, so that is a few bucks saved.
 
I have experience with them. They are good. ASRock has an IO panel included also. The ASRock is definitely built for the entry market and to my experience they are mildy overclockable. 2500+ to 3200+ stable no problem really. The best it could go for with a couple of crashes is 3500+. And I will reveal a hidden secret about ASRock...

*Spoiler...*
Asus.............. <-- Highlight...
*Spoiler...*

T'care.
-J.
 
Thanks for all the info everyone! Now all my problems will be over for a couple of years ;-).
 
GeForceX said:
And I will reveal a hidden secret about ASRock...

*Spoiler...*
Asus.............. <-- Highlight...
*Spoiler...*

T'care.
-J.
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:eek:....


..... :eek: !


Shh.... don't tell :p.
 
GeForceX said:
I have experience with them. They are good. ASRock has an IO panel included also. The ASRock is definitely built for the entry market and to my experience they are mildy overclockable. 2500+ to 3200+ stable no problem really. The best it could go for with a couple of crashes is 3500+. And I will reveal a hidden secret about ASRock...

*Spoiler...*
Asus.............. <-- Highlight...
*Spoiler...*

T'care.
-J.
Click to expand...

:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:
Say it isn't sooooooooo
 
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