2 Build Or Buy

daworz · 06-03-2006, 10:00 PM

Hello All
This is my first post and have always wanted to build my owne PC, I have'nt a clue where to start, I would like too build my son a decent PC, So that he'll have a PC in his room for studies oh ya and the internet,to be able too chat with all his buddies that he will leave behind, Ya i guess i could go out and buy a Dell or HP, or some other brand but this has always been something i wanted to do build one and then maybe another and another. since i dont have alot of time to read up on all lastest and greatest, although iam asking for someone too spec me a couple out, My price range would be around $600/1000, probably a smokin viedo card, something that would run xp real well. And also is there a patient someone that will be able to answer alot of my qustions time/time..

Matt555 · 06-03-2006, 09:51 PM

We're here to help!

Here are a few links to help you learn about the building process:
http://www.pcmech.com/byopc/
http://www.buildyourowncomputer.net/learntobuild.html
http://www.buildyourown.org.uk/

Onto the spec of the machine:
CPU: AMD Athlon 64 3200+ $163.00
Motherboard: ASUS A8S-X ATX AMD Socket 939 $64.99
RAM: 1GB (2 x 512MB) GEIL PC3200 Value $68.33
GPU: XFX 6600GT PCI-Express 128MB $119.00
HDD: 250GB Samsung Spinpoint SATA HDD $97.00
PSU: ENERMAX EG425P-VE SFMA 2.0 420W Power Supply $64.99
Optical: SONY Black DVD+/-RW DL Drive - IDE $38.99
Cables: SATA and IDE Cables possibly needed, probably not more than $10
Case: ThermalTake Mambo Case - Black $48.99
OS: Windows XP Home Edition - SP2 $93.95

Total (excluding S&H) = (approx) $760

pelvis_3 · 07-03-2006, 06:26 AM

I agree with everything Matt555 has provided except the motherboard.
I beleive that SiS has been lacking in the hardware department lately and it wouldn't be as good as a performer from the nForce 4 or VIA chipsets.
Something along the lines of the ASUS A8N-E (nForce 4) or the ASUS A8V-E Deluxe (VIA) would suit you better i think. They'll probably retail a little higher but it's worth it.

Matt555 · 07-03-2006, 08:10 AM

Yeah I wasn't too sure about the motherboard.

Also if you want a monitor set aside a bit more money for a TFT than a CRT.

06-03-2006, 10:00 PM	#1 (permalink) Top
daworz Geek Trainee Join Date: Mar 2006 Gender: Posts: 14 Status: Offline	2 Build Or Buy Hello All This is my first post and have always wanted to build my owne PC, I have'nt a clue where to start, I would like too build my son a decent PC, So that he'll have a PC in his room for studies oh ya and the internet,to be able too chat with all his buddies that he will leave behind, Ya i guess i could go out and buy a Dell or HP, or some other brand but this has always been something i wanted to do build one and then maybe another and another. since i dont have alot of time to read up on all lastest and greatest, although iam asking for someone too spec me a couple out, My price range would be around $600/1000, probably a smokin viedo card, something that would run xp real well. And also is there a patient someone that will be able to answer alot of my qustions time/time..

06-03-2006, 09:51 PM	#2 (permalink) Top
Matt555 iMod Join Date: May 2005 Age: 21 Male Posts: 3,844 Times Helpful: 238 My Mood: Happy Status: Offline My Computer	We're here to help! Here are a few links to help you learn about the building process: http://www.pcmech.com/byopc/ http://www.buildyourowncomputer.net/learntobuild.html http://www.buildyourown.org.uk/ Onto the spec of the machine: CPU: AMD Athlon 64 3200+ $163.00 Motherboard: ASUS A8S-X ATX AMD Socket 939 $64.99 RAM: 1GB (2 x 512MB) GEIL PC3200 Value $68.33 GPU: XFX 6600GT PCI-Express 128MB $119.00 HDD: 250GB Samsung Spinpoint SATA HDD $97.00 PSU: ENERMAX EG425P-VE SFMA 2.0 420W Power Supply $64.99 Optical: SONY Black DVD+/-RW DL Drive - IDE $38.99 Cables: SATA and IDE Cables possibly needed, probably not more than $10 Case: ThermalTake Mambo Case - Black $48.99 OS: Windows XP Home Edition - SP2 $93.95 Total (excluding S&H) = (approx) $760 __________________

07-03-2006, 06:26 AM	#3 (permalink) Top
pelvis_3 HWF Member For Life Join Date: Jul 2005 Age: 22 Male Posts: 2,336 Times Helpful: 265 My Mood: Happy Status: Offline My Computer	I agree with everything Matt555 has provided except the motherboard. I beleive that SiS has been lacking in the hardware department lately and it wouldn't be as good as a performer from the nForce 4 or VIA chipsets. Something along the lines of the ASUS A8N-E (nForce 4) or the ASUS A8V-E Deluxe (VIA) would suit you better i think. They'll probably retail a little higher but it's worth it. __________________ Adopt an unanswered thread. \| Who's Online \| vB Code Some people are alive only because it’s illegal to kill them! Support bacteria, it's the only culture some people have!

07-03-2006, 08:10 AM	#4 (permalink) Top
Matt555 iMod Join Date: May 2005 Age: 21 Male Posts: 3,844 Times Helpful: 238 My Mood: Happy Status: Offline My Computer	Yeah I wasn't too sure about the motherboard. Also if you want a monitor set aside a bit more money for a TFT than a CRT. __________________

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