Build-A-System

Cool, they are both a lot cheaper than the place I was looking at.

Thanks.
 
Sidewinder - the guy's just trying to help, the same way you are. It's really kind of both of you to give your time to others' questions... It's not a competition.
But would (either of) you mind helping me out? I'd like:

AMD AthlonXP 2.8Ghz (at least)
Decent HD, about 100/120Gb?
512Mb DDR RAM
A decent motherboard (although not too pricey), is an MSI K7 N2 nForce2 any good? I don't care about ones that are good for overclocking.
Good sound card (Audigy?)
I already have 4-point speakers plus sub-woofer, but some new ones might not go amiss as I may sell my current PC
3.5in 1.44Mb Floppy Drive
Decent CD-RW drive
DVD 16x
AS for gfx cards I'm not so sure because I don't think I can afford a 5900FX or 9800Pro, so a good card - but not one of the noisy GeForceFX ones - about 128Mb?
I have no idea about cases and that kind of thing....
If the prices/retailers could be British then that'd be great because I doubt very much any company would do free trans-Atlantic shipping:)
Cheers for any help and sorry for my vagueness
 
hi ,
i have a intel p4 1800, ge-force 3 ti 200 , 524mb ram.
i have max 1000 euro, how do i upgrade my pc the best for that price? i live in belgium.

tank you , greetz xXx
 
El_Chi, the MSI K7N2 is, I believe, the best performing nForce-2 motherboard on the market. It's not very overclockable , but you just said you don't care whether it is or not.
 
roxXx: I'm sorry, but I have no idea about euros and european computer sites. If you could list some good European computer sites, I'll glady put together a system fo you.

El_Chi, your turn:
*NOTE* all prices without PAT (what ever the heck that is)

AMD Athlon XP 2800+ 'Barton Core' (333Mhz FSB) OEM
http://www.tekheads.co.uk/site/product.do?productId=601437
£108.00

Barracuda 7200.7 120GB UDMA100
http://www.dabs.com/products/show-basket.asp?quicklinx=2FZS
£62.98

MSI K7N2 Delta-ILSR MS-6570 nForce2 Motherboard
http://www.dabs.com/products/prod-info3-info.asp?&m=y&quicklinx=2M3G
£55.75

Adata 512MB PC3200 DDR 184 Pin Dimm
http://www.tekheads.co.uk/site/product.do?productId=601820
£54.00

Creative® SoundBlaster Audigy 2 OEM
http://www.tekheads.co.uk/site/product.do?productId=600335
£49.16

Creative® Inspire 5.1 5100 Speakers OEM
http://www.tekheads.co.uk/site/product.do?productId=601017
£38.95

1.44MB Internal 3.5"
http://www.dabs.com/products/prod-info3-info.asp?&m=y&quicklinx=FSM
£4.69

CD-RW 52r 52w 32rw Int IDE RP
http://www.dabs.com/products/prod-info3-info.asp?&m=y&quicklinx=2H33
£23.83

Sony 16x DVD-ROM OEM DDU1621
http://www.tekheads.co.uk/site/product.do?productId=601366
£23.86

Sapphire Radeon 9600 Pro Atlantis DVI/TV DDR 128MB - Retail
http://www.tekheads.co.uk/site/product.do?productId=601709
£119.98

Verre ATX Blue Midi V770K 350w PSU With Window
http://www.tekheads.co.uk/site/product.do?productId=601232
£38.13

Total: £579.33 (without PAT)

I can easily get you a better/worse video card if you would like to lower/raise the price.
 
Ordering from many different sites is a pain in the ass unless you're gett only 1 or 2 things.
 
Wow, cheers Sidewinder that's great!
Well... Maybe I could up the gfx budget a fair bit.. You know, just for argument's sake <ahem> :naughty:

(And it's VAT - value added tax... 17.5% Just so you know when you're buying British or are over here)
 
Cheers for that!
I have to say I'd rather pay 17.5% extra on items and not have to worry about being denied surgery if I can't afford it.
No offence but the American medical system's screwed up
 
OK shock.. build me one.. you have 4000 bucks...(im buying an alienware.. if you dont make me one :p)

Intel P4 3.2 ghz 800 frontside bus

2 GB of DDR ...

120 gb hdd.. doesnt matter at all what it is.. hopefully a WD

The best mobo you can find.. (doesnt matter of cost)

Im not real sure which is better yet.. radeon or nvidias newest cards.. so just find both if you can..

an audigy 2 plat sound card..

klipsh promedia 5.1 speakers..

the rest you find :p
 
Your budget's 4 grand? Bloody hell, you could go wild
 
feel free to do so with it then.. El_Chi.. see if you can find me some good parts for cheaper prices..
 
Thats nice.. ank.. and thanks.. but see if you can include the things I asked for.. and keep it near 4000.. all im asking for is the BEST computer I can get for 4000.
 
I did include what you asked for.

[edit] Damnit, I must have deleted the Klipsche speakers by mistake, just add $330 to that price [/edit]
 
Finally USD again!

Here wwe go. I'll build you the system I can for 4000 Dollars.
Well, now that I finished... I couldn't increase the price to $4000 even after giving you 2 200GB HDD, and giving you platnium XMS memory. Do you want a monitor??


Asus P4C800-E Deluxe i875P P4 (800FSB) Skt478 DDR ATX Motherboard w/Audio, Gigabit LAN, RAID/Serial ATA Retail
http://www.googlegear.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=240311
$199.99

Intel Pentium 4 3.2GHz 512k 800MHz FSB | socket 478 w/ Hyper Threading Technology - RETAIL
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduct.asp?DEPA=&submit=Go&description=3.2ghz
$699.00

2x (2GB) Corsair TWINX1024-3200C2PT 1GB DDR400 XMS3200 Dual-Channel Memory w/Platinum Heat Spreader Retail
http://www.googlegear.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=80097-17
$550 (2x$225)


200.0GB - EIDE UDMA100 - 7200RPM - WD Hard Drive 200.0GB 7200 rpm 2mb buffer
http://www.e1micro.com/wedi20728mbh.html
$172

HOOK THEM UP IN RAID

200.0GB - EIDE UDMA100 - 7200RPM - WD Hard Drive 200.0GB 7200 rpm 2mb buffer
http://www.e1micro.com/wedi20728mbh.html
$172

RADEON 9800 Pro 256MB DDR DVI TV OUT 8X AGP 9800PRO WITH SOFTWARE
http://www.str8buy.com/atiradsdramp.html
$456

OR

ALBATRON GeFORCE FX5900 256MB 8X DDR CARD, W/DVI
http://www.gameve.com/store/gameve_viewitem.asp?idproduct=1263&showit=1
$419

Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy 2 Platinum
http://www.gameve.com/store/gameve_viewitem.asp?idproduct=587
$167

Klipsch ProMedia 5.1 THX Certified 6 piece Personal Audio System
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProdu...=60&manufactory=1390&DEPA=1&sortby=14&order=1
$329

RaidMax 668 BLACK SCORPIO Aluminum w/ 420Watt PS
http://www.gameve.com/store/gameve_viewitem.asp?idproduct=1228
$119

Plextor CD-RW DRIVE 52X32X52 Premium
http://www.bzboyz.com/store/product4323.html
$126.87

Lite-On DVD-ROM DRIVE 16x LTD166
http://www.bzboyz.com/store/product3225.html
$52.87

Teac 1.44MB 3.5 Inch Floppy Drive # FD235HFC291 - OEM Version
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduct.asp?DEPA=&submit=Go&description=3.5"
$7

Total: (nVidia)-$3012.74
Total: (ATi) -$3049.74
 
I dont see 2 gb of DDR ram. it says 1.. and i dont see a 120 hard drive..
 
What in the name of all that's good and holy do you intend to do with 2Gb RAM... That'd seem to me beyond future-proofing in a rather extreme way. But then maybe I'm just jealous you have 4 grand to blow...
 
Yes yes you are.. :p and i dont know what im going to do with that.. im going to play PS on 4x AA / AF 12xx by 1xxx and get in really big battles.. :p
 
Ender, I put in 2 80GB hard drive to make into a RAID array, which would give you pretty much one extremely fast 160GB hard drive. Plus there's 2 GB of RAM, see how I got 2 of the 2x512 packs?

[edit] BTW, 2GB of RAM will not help you with what you described, it probably will BARELY help you in animation and video programs too, even 1GB is too much for just gaming.
 
I didnt see where you put the 2.. only saw one.. now i do :p k.. new assignment: get the best computer possible for 4000 dollars

Edit: Well.. I have 4000 bucks.. im going to put it to use damnit
 
"2x (2GB) Corsair TWINX1024-3200C2PT 1GB DDR400 XMS3200 Dual-Channel Memory w/Platinum Heat Spreader Retail"


The "2x" means 2 GB sets.

I also had lots of extra money, so I gave you 2 200GB HDD in RAID array. so now you have 400GB of space.

and because I came in under your 4000 dollar limit, I got you a 29" monitor. :)


Princeton Arcadia AR2.7CTS - Arcadia - TV - CRT - 29" - color
http://www.pcnation.com/asp/details.asp?affid=303&item=628627
$733.59
 
I know what 2x means.. and thanks for the moniter.. but surely you can find some better parts or something to make the comp more expensive.. :p.. a better case.. maybe?..
 
That's a very good case... If you want a better case, buy a Mach 5 Exotix form Falcon Northwest. With that extra money you cna buy software or soemthing! :)
 
Ok ok.. now.. im not a fan of building my own computer.. its boring and flustrating.. anyone know a place that puts all the junk together?.. if not im gonna have to do it =(
 
I'd build it, set it up, install Windows, and optimize it for a price.
 
That's possible the ugliest case I have ever seen. Sorry, but I would never want a case liek that. You wanted the best gaming machine period.

www.falcon-nw.com
 
For 4000 dollars.. customize me the best gaming machine from falcon northwest and gimme a link.. i will give you my ownage certificate of authenticity
 
ok, here

Microsoft Windows XP Home
Coolermaster ATC-210 DX-1 Smoke
Enermax Whisper 350 Watt Power Supply
Asus P4C800 Del.875P DDR400 10/100/1000
Intel Pentium 4 3.2GHz 800
Coolermaster P-4 HSF
PC3200DDR 2048MB (4PCS 512)
Promise FastTrak TX2000 ATA/133RAID Cont
HGST 180GXP 120GB 7200RPM PATA
HGST 180GXP 120GB 7200RPM PATA
Teac 1.44mb 3 1/2 Drive
Sony 52X IDE Internal Caddyless 78ms
Plextor 52/32/52 (Black)
ATI Radeon 9800 Pro 128MB AGP 8X
NEC Accusync 90 19in. (Beige)CRT
Logitech Deluxe Access 104 KYBD
Microsoft Intellimouse Optical
Creative Labs Audigy 2 PCI
Klipsch Promedia 4.1 400 Watt

Known issues with this configuration: None

System Price: $ 3,996.00


here the kind of case you'd get.
Ocean-viper-large.jpg
 
I want the best computer you can make without a monitor, keyboard, mouse, and speakers with only $500. Go go go.
 
Take off some useless crap(extra HD) and add meh 5.1 speakers
 
Ender: Here.

Pressure, you're next.

Microsoft Windows XP Home
Coolermaster ATC-210 DX-1 Smoke
Enermax Whisper 350 Watt Power Supply
Asus P4C800 Del.875P DDR400 10/100/1000
Intel Pentium 4 3.2GHz 800
Zalman Silent P4 CPU Cooler
PC3200DDR 2048MB (4PCS 512)
Seagate ST3120026AS 120GB 7200RPM SATA
Teac 1.44mb 3 1/2 Drive
Sony 52X IDE Internal Caddyless 78ms
Plextor 52/32/52 (Black)
ATI Radeon 9800 Pro 128MB AGP 8X
NEC/Mitsubishi FE- 991SB-BK 19in. CRT
Logitech Deluxe Access 104 KYBD
Microsoft Intellimouse Optical
Creative Labs Audigy 2 PCI
Creative Labs Megaworks THX550 5.1

Known issues with this configuration: None

System Price: $ 3,922.00
 
NOT MEGAWORKS!!! k-l-i-p-s-h.. yeah.. there.. i did it.. wee
 
$500 This will be a bit tough, but here we go.

AC97 Athlon XP 2400+ Audio - AMR - HARDWARE MONITOR - 266MHz BUS - W/HEATSINK & FAN - IN STOCK
http://www.pcboost.com/store/viewitem.asp?idproduct=3480
$110

2x256MB (512MB) PC2100 DDR RAM
http://www.arismo.com/customer/product.php?productid=19678&cat=591&page=1
$50 (2x$25)

WD450AW~45GB IDE 3.5" LP
http://www.driveguys.com/Modern/itemdesc.asp?CartId=&Cc=&ic=WD450AW&tpc=
$55

Gainward FX 5600 128MB
http://www.buyxtremegear.com/gain2.html
$123

ALUMINUM ATX CSX-288 BLUE TINT COMPUTER CASE WITH POWER SUPPLY**PENTIUM 4 READY**
http://www.str8buy.com/alatxpremblu.html
$36

Sound Blaster Live Audigy2 6.1 PCI
http://www.buycyberpc.com/soundcards.html
$86.99

56X CD-ROM Artec
http://www.7bytes.com/spec.cgi?CDRBTC56+pw
$18.56

BLACK 1.44 MB 3.5 Samsung Floppy Drive
http://www.abysstek.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=314
$8.79


Total: $482.04
 
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