Q: AMD preferable because what im used to . I have an idea of what I want to build . but im open to opinions . my hands on a full copy of XP Home Edition . picked it up cheap . Now I have a family build a computer . need for good gaming graphics, semi-decent sound, and a nic . after that, just functionality . perhaps a CD writer . but that will push . to be $ 800 without a monitor, or 900 with . Thanks for any input!
-bob
Re:ATI RADEON 8500 64MB AGP DDR 3D/DVD 2X/4X DVI INPUT 275MHZ W/DVI ADAPTER $159.00
Q037-13-171762-TEST EPOX EP-8KHA+ Motherboard Specs BUNDLE W/ COOLING FAN & (AMD ATHLON XP 1700+
KINGSTON 256MB NON-ECC PC2100; ASSEMBLE/TEST BUNDLE) $304.27
CODEGEN 6016L-P4(SILVER) MIDDLE TOWER W/300W (PENTIUM 4 READY) ATX POWER SUPPLY 4×5.25" 1×3.5" 2×3.5"(hidden) Detail Specs $39.00
LITE ON 32X/12X/40X EIDE INTERNAL CDRW BURN PROOF W/SW (Retail) Detail Specs $99.00
CREATIVE LABS SOUNDBLASTER AUDIGY SB1394 FIREWIRE (Model #SB0090) (White box) $62.00
MAXTOR 40.0GB DX6L040J2 EIDE ULTRA-ATA 133 8.5NS 7200RPM 2MB BUFFER (Bare drive) $88.00
D-LINK 10BT/100BTX DFE530TX+ PCI W/WAKE-ON-LAN 1-PK Detail Specs $11.96
Sub Total $763.23
from mwave
the motherboard cpu and ram are bundled and since i am not an amd person no idea about ram?
ASUS P4B266-C Motherboard Specs BUNDLE W/ RETAILED (INTEL PENTIUM 4 1.6AG – 478; KINGSTON 256MB NON-ECC PC2100; ASSEMBLE/TEST BUNDLE) $340.27 $340.27
trading mobo comdo increases price to $799.23
hope this helps
edit it left out the lite on some how when editing to fit here:o
Re:How about something like this for $798 shipped (at least to Colorado) from Newegg.com. It should be very functional, but play pretty nicely. I included everything, since I assumed the only thing you had was the OS. I didn't get the CD-Burner in for that price though. Sorry you might be able to squeeze a little bit more by using an ECS K7S5A SiS? 735 SOCKET A MOTHERBOARD – RETAIL for $18 less, and $32 less (plus less for shipping) because you won't need a LAN card. I believe this would let you get a Lite On 32×12x40 CDRW Model LTR-32123S Retail Box for $90 + $8. I also believe you can subtract $10 for the heatsink. For a grand total of ~$836.
ENLIGHT EN-72370AZ MEDIUM TOWER P4 /AMD ATX CASE – OEM with 340Watts Power Supply
ENLIGHT CPU COOLER FAN 60×60x20 MODEL# NH001E01 – OEM – free with case
TOSHIBA INTERNAL DVD ROM, 16X DVD, 48X CD ROM
PANASONIC 1.44 MB 3.5 INCH
MAXTOR 40GB 7200RPM Model # 6L040J2 – OEM, DRIVE ONLY
Microsoft OEM Internet Keyboard and IntelliMouse PS/2 Bundle
KINGSTON KVR266X64C25/256 256MB 32×64 PC2100 DDR RAM – RETAIL
Aceex V.92 Full Duplex FaxModem HW Voice, Data, Fax Modem 56000bps
EPOX EP-8K7A AMD761 AMD/ AMDXP DDR/SDRAM 200/266MHz FSB SOCKET A UltraDMA-100 MOTHERBOARD – RETAIL
3COM 905CX-TXNM PCI 10/100 network card
AMD 1600+/266 FSB Athlon XP PROCESSOR CPU – OEM
CREATIVE LABS SOUND BLASTER LIVE! 5.1 – OEM
ALTEC LANSING AVS 300W MULTIMEDIA – OEM
ATI Radeon 8500 64MB DDR AGP RETAIL
………………disclaimer…………………: D
I have never heard those speakers, but they seemed right for the funds available. Also you could save ~$36 of this by using on-board sound, but you will be happier with a sound card.
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I forgot to put the DVD price in because I couldn't put it in the cart because its out of stock for the moment. I have it in now though………..:D
Re:Here's a P4 setup:
Prices from newegg, checkout that shipping charge.
Enlight 7237 300W $44
Mitsumi 32×12x40 $85
Maxtor 60GB 7200 $99
Samsung PC2700 256MB $86
ASUS P4S333 $104
P4 1.6A $135
ATI Radeon 8500 64 Rtl. $155
Shipping $48.34
Grand total $756.34
Just change the FSB in the bios to 133 and you have a 2133Mhz machine. Is it really overclocking to change the settings in bios. I think of overclocking as manually altering the chip to do something it wasn't designed to do. It nothings more than turning onboard audio off in the bios.
guy
Re:EVERCASE E4252WEF25, 300W P4 ready power $42.00
Lite On 32×12x40 CDRW $90.00
MAXTOR Quiet Drive 60GB 7200RPM Model $107.00
CRUCIAL MICRON 256MB 32×64 PC 2100 DDR RAM $88.00
EPOX EP-8KHA+ VIA Apollo KT266A $91.00
AMD 1700+/266 FSB Athlon XP PROCESSOR CPU – RETAIL $121.00
VGA PNY GEFORCE4 TI4400 $270.00
LINKSYS LNE100TX ETHERFAST 10/100 – $15
Subtotal ? $824.00
Re:AMD is the way to go if your not going to OC
Should be able to pick up a GFTi200,XPCPU, and 256 ram
Re:Does it have to be an AMD? With the P4 1.6A out there, this is probably the best bang for the $, even if it is an intel chip.
guy
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