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03-18-2006, 05:22 PM
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Building a simple PC
Hi Everyone
Someone needs a computer for just basic stuff like internet, email, dvd burning, XP Home Edition, etc. nothing sophisticated, no games, video, audio production or any high end application nothing on that level. Just the average computer but still a well reasonably built computer. Can someone here advise on hardwares to get to build such a computer? Price range? Thanks Dave |
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03-18-2006, 05:33 PM
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if low end, low buget, get a dell along with their rebates, you could save quite a bit.
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03-18-2006, 05:39 PM
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AMD or Intel? Give us a budget for just the case and its contents, including operating system.
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03-18-2006, 05:39 PM
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oops cross posts...
Say about $800 Intel but AMD would be kool to look at too. Thanks for that advise though. Content Guestimate Mid Tower Case 100GB HD DVDROM XP Home 512K RAM 56k Modem CRT Monitor but they like LCD CPU Speed? I guess 2GHz maybe? Last edited by y2kman; 03-18-2006 at 05:43 PM. |
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03-18-2006, 06:00 PM
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512K RAM
hehe welcome to 1972 |
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03-18-2006, 06:45 PM
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For low budget basic system like that, a Dell or other major brand would be a better deal. Building yourself, you just can't match the bulk parts prices they have access to. Look around, and if you still want to build, we will of course be glad to help you out.
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03-18-2006, 07:22 PM
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Yes they looked around. Would be nice to see what building one can offer.
Thanks Dave |
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03-18-2006, 08:12 PM
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Alright, lets see what we can do while sticking to good brands. I would say stick to on-board video. I'm writting this before working on the parts list, but I'll make sure to list a motherboard with a PCI-E x16 in case they want to add a video card later on.
Asus A8N-VM Motherboard $78.99 Athlon 64 3000+ Venice Core CPU - Retail $135.00 1GB (2 x 512) Corsair ValueSelect - Retail $66.50 Two 256mb sticks are about the same price. A single stick of 512mb would be about $20 cheaper if you need to cut some money. Antec Solution Series case with 350watt PSU 75.00 Western Digital 120GB SATA II Hard Drive 75.00 NEC DVD burner with dual layer support 37.99 Windows XP Home with SP2 - OEM 89.95 If you need the modem, any will work. But just to keep my numbers accurate: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16825132002 14.00 Total: 572.44 That gives you a few hundred to play with monitors, keyboards, mice, speakers, whatever. Last edited by Staren; 03-18-2006 at 08:17 PM. |
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03-18-2006, 08:25 PM
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Sounds like a big help.
You guy always been good to me. Will keep checking back and will report back as well. Thanks so very much for now Dave |
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03-19-2006, 12:47 PM
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Please clarify - I want the budget for JUST the case and contents including OS unless you already have one (please indicate) - NO monitor, keyboard, mouse, etc. 800 bucks for that is a heck of a lot more than a basic PC. When you do that I'll work you up an Intel build.
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03-19-2006, 02:29 PM
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Hey GLC
They really don't know specifically what they want so I am trying to get the list together for them. I used to build them a while back I'm just not up-to-date. Any help will be appreciated as my list is only a rough. XP Pro if the difference is not more than say $50/$60 otherwise Home CPU 2GHz more or less FSB 800 Mid Tower Case 400/500W 100GB HD 1GB RAM DVD RW ROM Floppy 56k Modem Sound Card Not sure about a reasonably good motherboard. Personally I like the ABit and Asus Enough money left over to get the other parts not listed, monitor etc. reasonably priced. Hopefully I did not ommit anything as it's off the top of my head. Adjustments welcomed! Thanks Dave |
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03-19-2006, 02:44 PM
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Enough money left over out of WHAT EXACT FIGURE to get EXACTLY WHAT, please? Otherwise, give me a figure for EXACTLY what I asked for, please.
800 bucks for the ENTIRE system? Including speakers, monitor, keyboard, mouse, printer, scanner, what? Monitor size and type? Help me out here a bit, please. I've got to have a number to work with to put you together a balanced system. |
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03-19-2006, 02:57 PM
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They have a $800 budget for the entire pc system including monitor, mouse, keyboard, speaker, printer [forgot about the printer]
That is all they told me. Dave |
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03-19-2006, 04:04 PM
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Enlight EN-7250-ORZ Beige 0.8mm thick SECC ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 300W Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811116165 ASUS P4P800-MX Socket 478 Intel 865GV Micro ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131504 Intel Celeron D 320 Prescott 533MHz FSB Socket 478 Processor Model BX80546RE2400C - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819112190 CORSAIR ValueSelect 1GB (2 x 512MB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) Unbuffered Dual Channel Kit System Memory Model VS1GBKIT400 - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145440 Seagate Barracuda 7200.7 SATA NCQ ST3120827AS 120GB 7200 RPM Serial ATA150 Hard Drive - OEM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148039 LITE-ON 16X DVD±R DVD Burner White ATAPI/E-IDE Model SHW160P6S03 - OEM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106010 Logitech Internet Pro Desktop 967451-0403 White PS/2 Wired Standard Keyboard Mouse Included - OEM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16823126151 Creative SBS350 12 Watts 2.1 Speaker - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16836116129 USR 56K/V.92 DATA/FAX HARDWARE MODEM #2973 http://www.mwave.com/mwave/viewspec....iteria=AA28240 Acer AL1714A Silver/Black 17" 6ms LCD Monitor - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824009056 Canon PIXMA iP1600 9989A001 19 ppm(approx. 3.2 seconds per page) 600 x 600 dpi InkJet Photo Color Printer - Retail http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16828102173 GENERIC 10ft AM/ BM USB 2.0 Beige Cable Model 10U2-02210 - OEM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16812116105 Microsoft Windows XP Home With SP2 - OEM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16837102059 Just a hair over 800 bucks - but sales tax will push it up to right around $900. Note that this includes *everything* for a complete turnkey system. No way can we do a 800 FSB Intel in this budget - and for a basic system you don't need it. These are all *quality* components, no cheap junk here. |
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03-19-2006, 05:13 PM
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GLC thanks a whole lot for the help.
Will report back Dave |
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03-22-2006, 10:03 PM
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They decided not to buy again but thanks anyway.
Will save the info for my reference Dave |
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