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07-15-2007, 05:08 PM
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never built one
I want to build my own computer. I mostly use it for web surfing and my wifes Adobe Pagemaker software.
What should be my first hardware selection in the process? I don't want to spend more than $500.00 total for a desktop build and I have a monitor, keyboard and mouse. |
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07-15-2007, 05:32 PM
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Wrench Bender
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$500 you can do fairly decent PC but adding in the cost of an OS, you will go over.
Spect out a system with good basic parts using on-board video from Newegg and came to $450 and with an OEM XP Home it comes to around $540. May be shipping costs also.
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07-15-2007, 05:39 PM
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Thanks! I have no idea where to start. Should I pick out a case or a processor first. Now I have a Dell Dimension 2400 that is OK but slower using Adobe Pagemaker. (1024 MB ram) I have an older IBM Thinkpadlaptop running Linux that is OK for surfing the net with a wireless router but I need something Windows XP for Pagemaker. Also wanted to put my current windows XP on the new PC?? All I have is a Dell restore CD but I put it on the laptop OK.
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07-15-2007, 05:51 PM
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Wrench Bender
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The XP on the Dell restore is basiclly licensed only for the Dell PC. It may load on a different PC but probably wouldn't be able to activate the license with Microsoft. And would be a violation of the XP EULA with the Dell.
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07-15-2007, 06:20 PM
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OK, what hardware item should I pick out first? I would like to be able to increase the memory later on if I need to.
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07-15-2007, 07:11 PM
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i think you should pick the cpu first and build around that.
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07-15-2007, 07:13 PM
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MB: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131178
CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819116037 RAM:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145098 HD:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148142 OS:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116056 Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129012 This set up without shipping is $504.99 The case I use on my duaghters machine and it is nice in person and has enough cooling.. If you plan on internet and email, then on board sound and video will be enough Hope this helps..
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07-16-2007, 01:36 AM
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Thanks to all for pointing me in the right direction.
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