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Originally posted by Mako Well just like some people here want to build a new computer. I've been thinking of doing the same for the past few months. My main uses will be word processing, music and the net. But i also want to play some high end games such as counterstrike, half life 2 and GTA 3 etc. So what would you guys reccomend? as for things like cd ROM's and CD RW drives i don't need since i'll just add my old ones, as well as the speakers since i have a nice logitech 5.1 system. Oh and the processor speed i'm looking for is like 2.6 GHz :P

Whatever you do, don't get Hercules vid cards i have one on this pc and it SUCKS. supposed to be 3D prophet (kyro series) and it's not compatible with more than HALF the games i want to play. ARGH
When money comes in again (iow october) i'll invest in a GeForce FX 5800 and hope to god i don't have any problems with it

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Alright after a day of research I think Ive roughly decided what Im going to get

After reading countless reviews online I think im gonna go with AMD. I mean from what I can gather, I'd just be spending an extra $150 - 200 on a comparible Intel chip

So here's my list so far

Athlon XP 2800+ (Barton) w/ 512K L2 cache
Thermaltake Volcano 9 (A1365)
ASUS A7V8X VIA KT400 w/ IEEE, 10/100 LAN
KingMax 512MB PC-3200 DDR400 SDRAM
Western Digital 200GB w/ 8MB cache
ATI Radeon 9600 Pro 128MB DDR
LiteOn 52x24x52 CD-RW
AOpen QF50A w/ 300W PSU and Front USB (Ivory/Black)

Total Cost: $1227

Ill probably grab a soundcard down the road but I don't really need it right now

Yay's...nay's...any other opinions?

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Originally posted by Kid Lax Athlon XP 2800+ (Barton) w/ 512K L2 cache Thermaltake Volcano 9 (A1365) ASUS A7V8X VIA KT400 w/ IEEE, 10/100 LAN KingMax 512MB PC-3200 DDR400 SDRAM Western Digital 200GB w/ 8MB cache ATI Radeon 9600 Pro 128MB DDR LiteOn 52x24x52 CD-RW AOpen QF50A w/ 300W PSU and Front USB (Ivory/Black) Total Cost: $1227

Shiiiit, where'd you get that price? Now I feel like upgrading too... Anyone wanna buy an AMD 1.4GHz/384MB RAM/40GB HD/Hercules 32MB Video Card system?

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My dad just picked up a new comp for me from his boy...amazing deal

3.06G pentium 4
512
40G (an extra 100 will run you maybe 40$)
52x24x52 CDR
and all the goods

for about $1050...if you dont get the CDR and all the other shit you don't need i think it would be under $1000

lemme know if you're interested and i'll get you the guys # and addy

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Originally posted by che lemme know if you're interested and i'll get you the guys # and addy

Does he do upgrades as well? I'll trade in whatever I've got + cash for something newer/faster...

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I can find out for you and let you know...or i can get you his # and you can give him call...

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Originally posted by Flec sound blaster audigy OEM = 88$ at canada computers just picked one up myself

I used to have one that cost me only 39 bucks and then the power surge killed it... WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHAAAAAAAAHAAAAAAAA!!!!!

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(UPDATED 7/10) GURANTEE LOWEST PRICE IN ONTARIO~~~ FLAT NO TAX!!!!! Athlon XP 1800+ Retail $89 Athlon XP 2000+ Retail $107 Athlon XP 2200+ Retail $118 Athlon XP 2400+ Retail $135 Athlon XP 2500+ (Barton) $143 Athlon XP 2600+ Retail $165 Athlon XP 2700+ Retail $225 Athlon XP 2800+ (Barton) $287 Athlon XP 3000+ (Barton) $420 Athlon XP 3200+ Retail $725 Pentium 4 2.4B GHz Retail $260 Pentium 4 2.66B GHz Retail $308 Pentium 4 2.8B GHz Retail $400 Pentium 4 3.06 GHz $570 Pentium 4 2.4C GHz $285 Pentium 4 2.6C GHz $355 Pentium 4 2.8C GHz $430 Pentium 4 3.0C GHz $635 Pentium 4 3.2C GHz $1,050 ASUS P4C800E-DLX $290 flat ABIT AT7-MAX2 VIA KT400 $210 flat Maxtor 120.0GB $160 flat Maxtor 120GB S-ATA $193 flat Pioneer A06 DVD-RW $375 flat ATI Radeon 9800 Pro 128MB DDR AGP 8X $550 flat Creative Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Platinum EX $335 flat Samsung SyncMaster 151N 15" TFT $420 flat Samsung SyncMaster 171S 17" TFT $655 flat

http://www.pricenetwork.ca/forums/t...p?TOPIC_ID=3786

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Originally posted by che I can find out for you and let you know...or i can get you his # and you can give him call...

Please find out and let me know, because you know the guy better than me...

Thanks in advance!

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lol, you want to upgrade your AMD 1.4.....? Kid lax, there's no need for a 200GB hard drive, you'll save a hundred or two going with something more practical like an 80.

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Originally posted by rahvin Kid lax, there's no need for a 200GB hard drive..

never enuff room for all that pr0n !

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