New Computer Build

[icehokplyr]

OK, my buddy wants to build a new rig. I would like some advice on building a new system with a $2000 limit including a 24 inch monitor. Thanks in advance.

 

[Mansize_tissue]

What's this rig going to be used for?

 

[FadedSpark]

if you are looking for parts suggestions, you want general hardware

if you are looking for prebuilts, id recommend anything from Velocity Micro, Maingear, or OverdrivePC

 

[moosey]

Start w/ Core2Duo

 

[icehokplyr]

Thanks guys. I guess I should have been more specific with my previous thread. He wants an entire new system starting with the case and up. He said he'd like an intel proc. I guess I'm being too lazy to research the newest video, sound cards, etc. I figured I'd get some good replys here. Thanks again for your input.

 

[engiNURD]

One question still unanswered: What will he be doing with this system? Gaming? Media playback/editing? Strictly web/word? CAD Workstation?

A 24" LCD will run about $750, but budget $825 for tax and shipping. That leaves around $1000 before tax/shipping for the system. Does he need speakers? Keyboard/mouse? UPS?

Here's a build I posted for someone earlier, who also wanted a 24" LCD, but did not need alot of HDD space. He mainly needed a fast workstation (with no gaming):

$750 - Dell 24" 2407WFP Ultrasharp Flat Panel Monitor Wide
$315 - Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz
$151 - Asus P5B-E Socket T (LGA 775) Intel P965 Express
$175 - G.Skill 2GB (2x1GB) DDR2-800 F2-6400CL5D-2GBNQ
$220 - WD Raptor WD1500ADFD 150GB 10,000RPM SATA150 16MB Cache ($30MIR)
$106 - Corsair CMPSU-520HX 520W PSU
$45 - Cooler Master Centurion 534 RC-534-KKN2-GP
$40 - Scythe SCNJ-1100P 120mm CPU HSF
$40 - Freetech PX6200TD-128M GeForce 6200 128MB ($10MIR)
$30 - Samsung 18X DVD±R DVD Burner SH-S182D
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~$2000* after tax/shipping/rebates

*note: I didnt update any prices, so prices may be different, lol

Now, if he were gaming, I'd change things to fit an 8800GTX for the 24" LCD.