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Building a PC (pg. 2)
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| Turbonium |
| quote: | 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 |
Get what I told the other guy to get. PM me if u have questions. |
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| LoCa |
| quote: | 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 :whip: 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 :whip:
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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| Kid Lax |
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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| fantom |
| quote: | 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: $1227
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Shiiiit, where'd you get that price? Now I feel like upgrading too... Anyone wanna buy an AMD 1.4GHz/384MB RAM/40GB HD/Hercules 32MB Video Card system? |
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| che |
My dad just picked up a new comp for me from his boy...amazing deal
3.06G pentium 4
512
40G (an extra 100 will run you maybe 40$)
52x24x52 CDR
and all the goods
for about $1050...if you dont get the CDR and all the other you don't need i think it would be under $1000
lemme know if you're interested and i'll get you the guys # and addy |
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| fantom |
| quote: | Originally posted by che
lemme know if you're interested and i'll get you the guys # and addy |
Does he do upgrades as well? I'll trade in whatever I've got + cash for something newer/faster... |
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| che |
| I can find out for you and let you know...or i can get you his # and you can give him call... |
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| E*Master |
| quote: | Originally posted by Flec
sound blaster audigy OEM = 88$ at canada computers
just picked one up myself :D |
:( I used to have one that cost me only 39 bucks and then the power surge killed it... WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHAAAAAAAAHAAAAAAAA!!!!!:(:( |
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| dEsidEL |
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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
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http://www.pricenetwork.ca/forums/t...p?TOPIC_ID=3786 |
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| fantom |
| quote: | 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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| rahvin |
| 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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| dEsidEL |
| quote: | Originally posted by rahvin
Kid lax, there's no need for a 200GB hard drive.. |
never enuff room for all that pr0n ! :toothless |
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