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Darwin

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Building Comp.
« on: May 1, 2003 11:13 pm CDT »
Computer I will be building:

Case:
http://www.xpcases.com/shop/item.asp?CatID=1&Sku=118
-- $62.98

Mainboard:  http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduct.a ... 13-135-117  -- $54
 
Processor:  http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduct.a ... 19-116-134  --  $142
 
RAM:
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduct.a ... 20-145-001
-- $32

Video Card:  http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduct.a ... 025&DEPA=1
-- $120
 
Case Light: http://directron.com/bubblelight.html --
$20

Case Ribbon:
http://www.xpcases.com/shop/item.asp?CatID=17&Sku=188
AND
http://www.xpcases.com/shop/item.asp?CatID=17&Sku=190
-- $12

 
Total:  $443-$470


I will go with the integrated sound and use my WD 20 gb and 52x Cd rom drive from another comp temporarily.

Oh, and Im not gonna get the radeon.  GF4 is cheaper.  Unless I can find a Radeon 9500 within $20 range of that price, ill go with the 4200.
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« Reply #1 on: May 1, 2003 11:20 pm CDT »
...whoops my comps ass
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Darwin

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« Reply #2 on: May 1, 2003 11:23 pm CDT »
I bet your brother could get it running better than I could though.
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« Reply #3 on: May 1, 2003 11:27 pm CDT »
Don't get a 1.8 gHz. Get yourself an AMD of comprabile price. It wil be a helluva lot faster.
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« Reply #4 on: May 1, 2003 11:28 pm CDT »
looks like a nice comp... and the odds of finding that radeon for that price are actually pretty good compared to what you might be thinking.
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« Reply #5 on: May 1, 2003 11:32 pm CDT »
GIMME GIMME GIMME
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« Reply #6 on: May 1, 2003 11:33 pm CDT »
Hmm, Radeon 9500 128mb (not pro) for $155.  Not bad, and prices will definately be lower when I get around to buying the card.

I love how you can get so much for so little.  Jeebus, under $500 for a performance PC.
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« Reply #7 on: May 2, 2003 03:02 am CDT »
Might want to shop around on those prices for the motherboard, processor, and video card.  Just from browsing pricewatch real quick I saw the ECS board for around 15 bucks cheaper, the processor for 20 bucks cheaper, and the vid card for 10 bucks cheaper.  But always check with the BBB online for the website.
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« Reply #8 on: May 2, 2003 08:06 am CDT »
Yeah, alright Ill check that this weekend.  I already do have a pretty damn good price there though.

Funny how when I was checking tigerdirect, I was actually paying more for the processor and mobo.  A guy warned me that tigerdirect screws alot of people over, so if you can, stay away from tigerdirect.

Dont believe me?  Go to google and type in "tigerdirect screwed".
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« Reply #9 on: May 2, 2003 08:18 am CDT »
Ok first off, make a wish list and just give us the link, a lot easier.

Screw Intel, AMD all the way, especially if you want Price - Performance ratio.  For that price, you could get an Athlon XP 2500+ Barton core on the 333FSB.

Screw ECS, go with an Nforce2 based bored such as the FIC for 80$.

I'd get Kingston 512 2700 DDR ram for 70$ on there too.

Screw Nvidia, go with the 9500 128 NON-Pro, but make sure it has the L-shaped memory architecture, as that is the crucial point in buying a non-pro.

You can find cheaper cases than that, and go with a good brand-name like Antec power supply for the total price of that case.
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« Reply #10 on: May 2, 2003 08:31 am CDT »
A guy is gonna refer me to a good AMD compatible mobo w/ athlon XP 2400+.

Also, dual channel RAM, or maybe even 2700.

Like I said, The 9500's prices may go down over the summer, so I may get it then.  I am seeing if I can assemble a Performance PC for well under what my parents would buy a new one for.

I want that case.  Its got the window and the 3 color window fan.  Im gonna stick with that one.
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« Reply #11 on: May 2, 2003 08:32 am CDT »
Finally somebody that knows what he's talking about.
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« Reply #12 on: May 4, 2003 03:42 am CDT »
Dar asked me to post this since he's banned.


Computer I will be building:  

 
Case:http://www.xpcases.com/shop/item.asp?CatID=1&Sku=118--  $62.98

 
Mobo: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduct.a ... 3-131-436R -- Asus Motherboard for AMD Athlon/XP/Duron Processors - Nforce2 -- $89
 

 Memory: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduct.a ... 20-144-202   -- KINGSTON KVR333X64C25/512 512MB 32x64 PC2700 DDR RAM -- $61
 

Processor&Fan: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduct.a ... 19-103-336  --  AMD ATHLON XP 2400 /266 FSB PROCESSOR CPU -- $105
 
 
Video Card:  http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduct.a ... =4434,3668  -- FIC Radeon 9500  Pro A95P  OEM -- $175  
 
 
Case Light: http://directron.com/bubblelight.html -- $20

 
Case Ribbon:  http://www.xpcases.com/shop/item.asp?CatID=17&Sku=188  AND  (oops, accidentally deleted link)-- $12
 
 
Total:  Roughly $530 + shipping.
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Darwin

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« Reply #13 on: May 4, 2003 03:29 pm CDT »
Just wondering, does setting jumpers and stuff like that when setting up the motherboard hard?  Or will the motherboard's manual normally tell me where to set the jumpers for a normal system?
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« Reply #14 on: May 4, 2003 06:27 pm CDT »
Almost every motherboard has documentation on how to set it up... unless you get a 10 dollar one from Mexico.  And if it doesn't come with documentation, just google the model # and you will find it.
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