Build-A-System

Never seen anything like this thread before.. and i like it! :)

Well, i just bought a radeon 9600pro and i want something to go along with it ( but doesn´t make it the bottleneck). I need cpu/motherboard/memory.

If it isn´t a problem, please use www.komplett.se, just remember that motherboard is MODERKORT i swedish, and memory is MINNE ;) keep it under 2500kr,

If u dont feel like going thru the trouble of using komplett.se, u can use whathever store u like :) just keep it under 300 u.s dollars.

really appreciate it! /Side
 
You want all of those peices for under $300? What are your current system specs? It might be easier and cheaper to upgreat what you have. I'll try though :)

Abit KD7 Moderkort för Socket A (DDR)
VIAKT400, ATA/133, ATX, USB2.0, AGP 8X
http://www.komplett.se/k/ki.asp?action=info&p=26752&t=845&l=2&AvdID=1&CatID=10&GrpID=5&s=pl
756-kr

AMD Athlon XP2400+ 2.0 GHz 266 MHz bus
Socket A (Thoroughbred) processor
http://www.komplett.se/k/ki.asp?action=info&p=26547&t=795&l=2&AvdID=1&CatID=4&GrpID=6&s=pl
892-kr

Corsair XMS2700 DDR-DIMM 256MB PC2700.
32Megx8, CAS 2-3-3-6-T1, 333MHz (AMD OK)
http://www.komplett.se/k/ki.asp?action=info&p=29912&t=1014&l=2&AvdID=1&CatID=17&GrpID=9&s=pl
594-kr

Total-2242-kr, including "moms"
 
Hey, I don't know much about building computers, but I hope I supply you with enough info to help me.

First off, I'm in the US in NY to clear up what currency to use.

I'm willing to spend under $1,500 (Although around $1,300 would be nice)

I guess I want...

**2.5mhz (AMD or Pentium, I don't know. Whichever you believe
to be better).
**512MB ram
**80GB Hard Drive
**9800 Pro 128mb (Or a 9700 Pro 128mb, I hear they are nearly
the same).
**DVD-RW or CD-RW, whichever fits into the price range.
**Any keyboard, Microsoft Optical Intellimouse USB, PS/2
**I think a 19 inch CRT monitor, or whatever you recommend +
fits into price range
**Audigy 2
**Above decent pretty good speakers. Your reccomendation
**Any case which cools good -- No flashy stuff
**Anything else to complete a computer I forgot, to keep within
price range.

Thank you very very much in advance.
 
Originally posted by |CC|Hudson
wow sidewinder you must be really bored lol
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I resent that. You think i'm doing this cause I'm bored? I'm trying to help people.


Gojin: Yes! USD again! oorah!

Well AMD doesn't come in 2.5GHz. Thier XP 2500+ is the equivelent, but you wanted 2.5GHz, so i'm getting you 2.4GHz with the 800MHz FSB (READ: blazin' fast!)

Intel Pentium 4 / 2.4GHz 512k socket 478 Hyper Threading Technology 800 MHz FSB - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProdu...e=0&propertycode=&propertycodevalue=4186,3922
$169

Asus P4P800 Deluxe intel865PE Sk478 800FSB, Dual DDR400, 2 x Serial ATA / ATA133 , 6CH Audio/Gigabit Lan/iEEE/USB 2.0 ATX MB - Retail
http://www.essencompu.com/nupplysingar.asp?ID=4284
$129.89

512MB (2X256MB) PC3200 DDR RAM
http://www.enetshoponline.com/25pc400mhzdd.html
$76 (2x$38)

80 GB E.I.D.E. DRIVES 7200 RPM, 8.9 ms, 2 MB, Ultra-ATA/ 100
http://www.upgrade-solution.com/detail.cfm?show=yes&PID=305&add=yes
$64

ATI / Sapphire Radeon 9800 Pro 128MB DDR DVI TV OUT AGP8X
http://www.compuhq.com/atisara98pro.html
$324

48x24x48/16x Internal CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo Drive
https://www.winlandcomputer.com/cgis/detail.cgi?product=DVD-LITEON-COMBO48X&secat=OPTIDRV
$58

Intellimouse Explorer 3.0
http://www.wiredzone.com/itemdesc.asp?ic=30582028&source=priceGrabber
$24.25

Fellowes 104 Basic Keyboard
$7.88

Creative Lab Sound Blaster Audigy 2 6.1
http://www.americas.creative.com/products/product.asp?maincategory=461&category=461&product=471
$69

Z-540 4.1 Speaker System
http://www.provantage.com/buy-22062641-logitech-speakers-z-540-speaker-system-shopping.htm
49.96

ANTEC PERFORMANCE II BLACK Model# SX635BII (BLACK) ATX MINI TOWER CASE w/ Antec 350W POWER SUPPLY - RETAIL
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProdu...g=7&manufactory=1516&DEPA=1&sortby=14&order=1
$78

MITSUMI D359M3 FDD 1.44MB 3.5INCH
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProdu...=13&manufactory=1322&DEPA=1&sortby=14&order=1
$6.50

KDS Visual Sensations 190is - Display - CRT - 19" - 1600 x 1200 / 75 Hz - 0.22 mm
http://www.etw.com/ProductInfo.asp?v=F8&idProduct=12835705
$118

I think that's everyhting! If I forgot something, or you want to upgrad esoemthing, jsut post!

TOTAL: 1174.48
 
Sidewinder, this is exactly the kind of service I was looking for about 2 weeks ago. This is great what your doing! I can't thank you enough, but I have a q. Do you think it'd be wiser to wait until about September since I'm only getting the PC for HL2, and you maybe do another one of these in Sept? It'd be great for all those that are upgrading just for HL2. Thanks from all the lazy people on this thread (like me)!
 
Ok. I've done a little research. Apparently any card above the Geforce 2 quality level for PCI requires, or recommends, system power of 250w. I have system power of 200w. Is it worth buying a Geforce4 or even 5200 over the geforce2?

Also, recommended requirements are Geforce 4 (DX9 supported) or above, and you could run on many of the features. would this still be true running on a PCI port?

Thanks again
 
SidewinderX143 I need the best prices on a Western Digital Raptor(Not OEM PLZ).
 
erm...I suppose I wanted to know this:

I heard that there would likely be compatibility issues between a card that says it needs 250w and a system that runs on 200w. (you know something of this, right?) My computer runs on 200w, whereas it would need to run on 250w to be "fully compatible" with the geforce 4 or geforce FX PCI graphics cards. I know now that I'll be able to run the game, even without the upgrade, but none of these cards are too expensive. They're expensive enough, though, that I wouldn't like to buy one (especially not the more expensive ones) and find out that it didn't even work. A 5200 would require more power, probably, than a geforce 4, and a geforce 2 is guaranteed to be compatible. Do you honestly have enough experience to say for certain that the 96 bucks wouldn't be wasted on a card that's not compatible with my system? EDIT: (not to say you aren't experienced, I'm just making doubly certain of everything here)
Also: is it possible that the 5200 would run at about the speed of a geforce 4 or 2 if run on a computer that doesn't run on enough wattage?
Thanks

EDIT: Can I just replace my power supply with a better one? Pricewatch shows some selling for as low as 15 bucks, with wattage well over what I really need.
 
You're totally evading my questions now, aren't you?

Well, that's fine. I suppose I have other sources.
 
Yes you can upgrade your power supply, but you should find out what your mobo can handle. And I don't know that about power supplies....
 
I know that is aparently better for gaming then pentium but by like a frames. its sad you go with a 333 fsb when P4's have up to 800fsb and hyperthreading. just my opion HAIL THE P-4's. besides their way better for multitasking
 
Originally posted by SidewinderX143
I check everyhting I reccomend through resellerratings.
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Really???

I've noticed a lot of the retailers you recommend in your listings have pretty terrible rankings on Resellerratings.com. What is your criteria for recommending these resellers? Personally, I avoid anybody who has less than a 7.0 without exception and I'm even a bit leery of anyone under 8.0.

BuyCyberPC.com, PartsPC.com and US-depot.com are all well below this and have several pretty bad horror stories in the comments section. When newegg can maintain a 9.8+, how can you recommend these companies in good faith? Their prices aren't even that much lower than newegg...

Just my 2 cents!

EDIT: I read that over again and it sounds like a flame, which I really don't mean for it to...I think that the service that you're offering is great and it's awesome what you're doing for these folks. I just don't like the idea of buying something from a company just based on the lowest price...I've been burned too many times from smaller companies. Currently, I like to stick to NewEgg.com, ajump.com, and svcompucycle.com. They're all great companies with very good service records!
 
thnaks for your concern :)

I've baught RAM from PartsPC, and not had any problems....
 
I need a good mobo, barton 2500+(or 1800+), ram(3200), and a good heatsink + fan.
I was thinking about a gigabyte mobo with dual channel ram.

Find it all the cheapest, including Shipping and handling.
Im in the US btw.
 
First off , i'd like to show off to everyone. (commence e-penis contest
ORDER CONTENT:
1 x (320714) ATI Atlantis Radeon 9600 Pro AGP 8X 128MB DDR Video Card @ $156.50
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SpuD: please give me more information. How much RAM? Would you rather have the 1800+ or the 2500+?

With that info, I cna ook you up. :)
 
Sorry, I was in a hurry when I wrote that. Here is a much better version:

[All currency in USD]
I dont have a large budget.
MoBo: Something around $90. I was thinking the Gigabyte GA-7N400-L, nForce2 Ultra400. It has dual channel ram.
RAM: 2x 256 sticks of PC3200. I dont know what brand/type is the best.
CPU: AMD Barton 2500+
Heatsink: ALPHA PAL8045T, and a good fan.
better?
 
Well I pretty much got my system planned out and already have one component (the sound card [audigy 2 regular]).

• Case: Antec PlusView 1000AMG- $99.99 N82E16811129134
• PSU- Antec Power supply True480- $96.00 N82E16817103914
• Processor: Pentium 4-3.0 GHz (800 MHz) - $394.50 googlegear.com
• Cooling: Retail Heatsink/Fan - $0
• Motherboard: ASUS P4P800 Deluxe - $129.99 free shipping w/ newegg
• Memory: 1gb Corsair TwinX XMS DDR400/PC3200LL - $310.78 newegg w/ free shipping N82E16820145435
• Video Card: ATI Radeon 9800 Pro 128 - $$369.00 newegg
• Mouse: Logitech MX700 Cordless Mouse - $56.00 free shipping w/ googlegear
• Floppy: Generic - $8

Thats what i have so far. Im looking for a.) a cheaper alternative for about the same power. B.) What 800fsb mobo would you recommend. C.) any suggestions you have of increasing performance per dollar ratio. Im shooting to spend at most $1.3k. Thats with my old computer being sold for $750 minimum. Good luck and thanks for your help.
 
Just out of interest, with a £1,000 maximium, what is the best computer you can put together in the UK, including VAT and postage?
It must have a flat CRT monitor.
This price must include everything, including Windows XP.
 
Edwin, that looks like a great system. If you're getting that for 1300, go for it!

Hazza: Gimme a bit, i'll dig up osmething :)
 
Hazza: here we go.
*note*these include VAT, but not shipping.

AMD Athlon XP 2800+ 'Barton Core' (333Mhz FSB) Retail Boxed
http://www.tekheads.co.uk/site/product.do?productId=601504
144.52

Asus A7N8X nForce2 Motherboard
http://www.tekheads.co.uk/site/product.do?productId=601303
66.98

Chieftec Scorpio TX-10B-D Black
http://www.tekheads.co.uk/site/product.do?productId=601601
47

Mercury 400 Watt PSU ATX AMD/P4 PFC
http://www.tekheads.co.uk/site/product.do?productId=601581
21.13

Adata 512MB PC3200 DDR 184 Pin Dimm
http://www.tekheads.co.uk/site/product.do?productId=601820
$69.32

17'' CTX EX700F Ref: MONCTXEX7A
3 Year Warranty - 17", 0.25MM, Flat CRT, 72khz, TCO'99
http://security.cclcomputers.co.uk/...= &PN=monitor_ctx.htm#aMONCTXEX7A#aMONCTXEX7A
101.05

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
http://security.cclcomputers.co.uk/acatalog/software_os.htm
66.98

Maxtor DiamondMax +9 120GB 7200RPM 8MB Cache OEM
http://www.tekheads.co.uk/site/product.do?productId=601290
91.06

Hercules Radeon 9700 Pro
http://www.kustompcs.co.uk/product.php?view=5326
265

Sony 3.5 inch Floppy Drive Beige
http://www.tekheads.co.uk/site/product.do?productId=601321
8.22

LiteOn 52x24x52x CDRW Retail
http://www.tekheads.co.uk/site/product.do?productId=601191
34.08

I htink thats everything. Tell me if i missed anyhting

Total (inc VAT)=915.34
 
Well im actuallity im only paying at most ~$800 since im selling my old computer for $800 (P4 1.5ghz, 512mb ram, 113gb hdd, Ti4200 o/c beyond 4600, etc, etc). But my real question is what motherboard would you or anyone really recommend for this kind of system? im torn between the ASUS P4P800 Deluxe, Intel D875pbz, or something else.
 
What can you do with an ABIT KT7A mobo? Chipset VIA KT133/A.

Also, if I haven't annoyed you enough, I have a question about the comp that uses this mobo.

EDIT: err, it's the thread called "motherboard cooling"
 
Hey Sidewinder! Really good thing you're doing here :)

I have a request for a computer:

2.4 GHZ Pentium 4 System

512 MB SDRAM

Radeon 9800

For the rest of the specs, would you give me your best choices?

Thanx alot buddy :cheers:
 
When you finish with him, do me :)

I already got a new computer, just need a new gfx card.

Radeon 9700 Pro. I'd rather buy thr 9800 pro, but i have no budget for it. So Radeon 9700 Pro it is.
 
You didn't mention monitor/keyboard/mouse/speakers, so i'm not including it.

ASUS P4P800-VM-MB; PENTIUM 4 2.4CG; KINGSTON 512MB NON-ECC PC3200
http://www.mwave.com/mwave/ViewBag....ed+to+your+basket&Back=ProdCPUBUNDLES-P4.hmx?
$374.80

ATI Radeon 9800 Pro 128MB DDR AGP Video Card
http://www.ateck.com/viewitem.asp?idproduct=453055403
$352

Creative Lab Sound Blaster Andigy w/1394
http://www.pc-beyond.com/scard.htm
$52

Seagate ST380020A 80GB 5400RPM Barracuda Hard Drive
http://www.basoncomputer.com/ST380020A/item.aspx
$66

Lite On 52246S 52x/24x/52x
http://www.mwave.com/mwave/skusearch.hmx?UID=PG-2101693&SCriteria=AA19170&bop=and
$39.90

MITSUMI 1.44MB FLOPPY DRIVE
http://www.mwave.com/mwave/doallsearchl.hmx?UID=&CID=&updepts=FD&DName=Floppy+Drives
$9.90

SX635BII Performance Series II ATX Mini Tower
http://store.yahoo.com/upsource/535136.html
$63

I think thats everyhting...

Total=$957
 
Do you think this is a good system? its the cheapest I could find it for what I want and it all has to be from newegg.

36-Inch. IDE ATA 100/66, Flat Cable for IDE $1.50
VAV ATX Case with 350W Power Supply Model 770SL Retail
$58
Lite On 52x32x52 Black Color CDRW Drive LTR-52327S - OEM
$45

Thermaltake VOLCANO 11+ Xaser Edition %36
ANTEC All Clear PRO 80mm 4 pin Sleeve $6
floopy-7

WD WESTERN DIGITAL "SPECIAL EDITION" 80GB 7200RPM EIDE HARD DRIVE $88

Logitech Deluxe Desktop (Deluxe Keyboard & S69 Mouse) - OEM
$19

2 Crucial Micron 512MB 64x64 PC2100 DDR RAM, 184-Pin, CL=2.5-Unbuffered 2.5V, 6
$176

Samsung SOHO Series SyncMaster 750S-Ivory 17" CRT monitor - Retail
$130
SOLTEK SL-75FRN2-L, nForce2 (SPP+MCP) Chipset, AMD Athlon XP, Althon & Duron $86
AMD ATHLON XP 2500+ "Barton" 333 FSB $96
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition $93
Sapphire Atlantis ATI RADEON 9600 PRO $151
total:991

I was wondering if the fans I have will be able to adequatly cool the system? Also my cable modem works on a usb port does that case have one? also will the 80 mm fan fit in the fan hole for the case it really doesnt say in the description. Again this is what I want maybe I would switch the ram for something else for around the same price im just wondering if its all compatible if theres anything else I will neeed cables wires etc will everything fit together. THANKS!
 
hey, if your still shoping around for prices and have the time id like you to price mine.

amd 3200+
a decent Nfoce 2 mobo
OCZ Dual Channel 1GB PC3200 Platinum coated (2 sitcks of 512)
radeon 9800 pro with 256 megs ram
thermaltake xaser 3 (black)
logitech z-680
100gig western digital HD 7200 rpm
 
pls can ya do mine :D really need help trying to upgrade my comp for HL2 \:D/ ;). well anyway here it goes:

128Mb ATI Radeon 9700 Pro DVI/TV DDR Retail - Says £Call lol :(

AMD *Retail* Athlon XP 2800+ *333 FSB* Barton (2.08 GHz) with AMD Heat Sink Fan 3Yr - £141.33 thats in Pound Sterling Say bout $200 ( im from uk lol )

512Mb PC3200 (PC400) DDR Memory (Major) £64 - bout $95

im not good with comps so can ya recommend a motherboard that will allow? all them components :( and allow me to use ones in this comp on that 2 , old mobo this one is :(


tytytytyty ;x
 
ok i want thefollowing:
amd barton 2500+
nforce 2 mobo with dual channel 400ddr, and lan/sound
2 512pc3200s
and a 9800np
 
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