Desktops: New Computer Builder - Need Help
New Computer Builder - Need Help
by yankeesfanX10 - 1/27/08 3:10 PMok, I'm a new computer builder. I've always been tweaking computers, whether it is installing new ram, new hard drives, installing Operating Systems, so instead of buying a dell like i usually do, i figured that I'd just build my own and save some money. But I need some help.
First of all, which brands are the best for the following?
1. Case
2. Processor (I'm pretty sure I want Intel from what I've read about)
3. Motherboard
4. Video Card (
5. Ram Memory
6. Hard Drive (SATA or IDE)
7. LCD Monitor
Also, I'm not looking for budget parts/brands. I'm a light gamer, Like the Sims 2, Starcraft, Warcraft III, Rollercoaster Tycoon Games, I will eventually buy Starcraft 2. Also, I do some small photo editing.
Suggestions for brands, types, sizes of the computer parts would be awesome.
you need to provide your budget
by ramarc - 1/27/08 3:47 PM In reply to: New Computer Builder - Need Help by yankeesfanX10big difference between a $600 pc and a $1200 pc.
Budget Information
by yankeesfanX10 - 1/27/08 3:48 PM In reply to: you need to provide your budget by ramarcGive or take $2000
$2000 is a big budget
by ramarc - 1/29/08 7:18 AM In reply to: Budget Information by yankeesfanX10for your intended use. what size monitor do you want?
$1920 build
by ramarc - 1/29/08 7:55 AM In reply to: Budget Information by yankeesfanX10here's a build with 3ghz core2duo, 4gb ram, 500gb hard drive, good video card, dvd burner, blu-ray reader, and a 26" widescreen monitor.
mobo: msi p35 neo2-fr, $127 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130098
ram: 2x2gb OCZ Reaper ddr2-800 cl4, $121 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227267
cpu: intel core2duo e8400 3ghz, $220 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115037&Tpk=e8400
hard drive: wd caviar se16 500gb, $105: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136073
dvd r/w: samsung 20x sata, $34 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151154
blu-ray rom: liteon sata, $190 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106227
floppy/flash: mitsumi floppy/flash media drive, $24 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16821104104
video: diamond radeon hd3850/512mb, $185 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814129102
case/ps: antec sonata ii w/500w power supply, $120 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129024
audio: creative x-fi xtreme, $66 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829102017
lcd: 26" acer 1920x1200, $539 http://www.buy.com/prod/acer-26-widescreen-lcd-monitor-1920-x-1200-5ms-dvi/q/loc/101/203166483.html
os: vista ultimate, $190 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116215
if you wait a few weeks, intel's new quad core e9550 should be out for about $100 more.
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