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imasoldier
10-06-2005, 02:55 AM
Mother board - $79.00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16813152049

Case - $55.00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16811144077

Cd/dvd Rom - $48.00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16827152053

Floppy - $9.00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16821103104

Hardrive - $54.00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16822144122

Video Card - $49.00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16814140017

Ram - $89.00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16820145440

Processor - $219.00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16819103533

Price: $602.00

What you guys think? If you think I could get something better for the same price tell me I could use all the help. I chose all these parts myself so help is much appreciated.
Virtualbody1234
10-06-2005, 03:24 AM
Depends on what you want it for.

What's the main purpose that this machine is to perform?
Darth Sushi
10-06-2005, 03:45 AM
Not bad, but if you can squeeze an extra $50-$100 on the vid card, you might not feel too anemic later, if you're a gamer.
twisterX
10-06-2005, 03:47 AM
yes but does he want to play any games.
lynx
10-06-2005, 09:04 AM
Make sure you've got a big hammer.

Otherwise you are going to have difficulty fitting that AGP graphics card into the PCI-Express motherboard. :rolleyes:
clocker
10-06-2005, 11:45 AM
Make sure you've got a big hammer.

Otherwise you are going to have difficulty fitting that AGP graphics card into the PCI-Express motherboard. :rolleyes:
Oh pshaw.
Working graphics are way overrated.
imasoldier
10-06-2005, 12:24 PM
Ugh I almost fell for that same mistake that I fell for last time I built a computer lol. Also im on a budget so I can't sqeeze any more cash because iv'e already sqeezed in 120$ more then I should be. But if anyone could figure a way may a little bit lower cost of a mobo, or something to fit in a little bit better of a graphics card. It's going to be a gaming computer but it won't be mine.
ApacNTS
10-06-2005, 12:31 PM
Make sure you've got a big hammer.

Otherwise you are going to have difficulty fitting that AGP graphics card into the PCI-Express motherboard. :rolleyes:
Oh pshaw.
Working graphics are way overrated.

:lol: you guys crack me up. my question is 350W really enough for a gaming console, ive always looked at 400-500W, thinking is was necessary. saying one didnt overclock or have 20 fans cooling their case :P
Virtualbody1234
10-06-2005, 12:37 PM
To save some money, you could use a bit slower CPU.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103537
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103535

and then get a PCI Express card. Maybe a GF6200 or GF6600

You could also save another $9 by not getting a floppy drive.
Virtualbody1234
10-06-2005, 12:39 PM
Oh pshaw.
Working graphics are way overrated.

:lol: you guys crack me up. my question is 350W really enough for a gaming console, ive always looked at 400-500W, thinking is was necessary. saying one didnt overclock or have 20 fans cooling their case :P
You can "manage" with 350W but not with a powerful graphics card.
clocker
10-06-2005, 02:48 PM
my question is 350W really enough for a gaming console, ive always looked at 400-500W, thinking is was necessary.
Probably, yes.
The trouble is that most "350w" PSU's (especially the cheapsh*t ones bundled with cases) don't output anywhere near that amount.

These days you simply cannot afford to scrimp on the power supply.