first build--budget system

justin45 · 19-03-2008, 02:17 AM

this is essentially the best i could find for <$1000. any input/ suggestions/changes? this will be my first time building a pc from scratch so i want to make sure i have parts that will be compatible.

graphics-190
Newegg.com - MSI NX8800GT 512M OC GeForce 8800GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail

processor-190
Newegg.com - Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 Conroe 2.66GHz 4M shared L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor - Retail

RAM-34
Newegg.com - CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail

mobo-90
Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX All Solid Capacitor Intel Motherboard - Retail

case-55
Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-WW Black/Silver Aluminum Bezel, SECC Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail

harddrive-70
Newegg.com - Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3250410AS 250GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM

psu-80
Newegg.com - CORSAIR CMPSU-550VX ATX12V V2.2 550W Power Supply 90 - 264 V UL, CUL, CE, CB, FCC Class B, TUV, CCC, C-tick - Retail

dvd/cd-30
Newegg.com - LITE-ON Black 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 20X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA DVD Burner - Retail

monitor-210
Newegg.com - DCLCD DCL22A Black 22" 2ms(GTG) Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 2000:1 Built in Speakers - Retail

739 with rebates,

949 with monitor and rebates

Fred · 19-03-2008, 10:00 PM

It looks alright to me. But you described it as a budget system and are looking to purchase a 8800GT. If it is truly a budget system, and even if its just a budget gaming system I would get the 9600gt instead. It is a bit cheaper and has great performance. Secondly, I would recommend getting a Seasonic or Enermax PSU (Seasonic would be cheaper). If you are running vista, I would go for the 3GB of RAM instead of 2, as you will appreciate it in the long run. If you need any links to what I suggested, just say so and I will do what I can to help.

justin45 · 20-03-2008, 01:42 AM

i want to stay with the 8800gt and i plan on running XP until i upgrade to 4 gigs. however, i would appreciate links to the PSUs.

Fred · 22-03-2008, 04:31 PM

Seasonic:

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Enermax

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19-03-2008, 02:17 AM	#1 (permalink) Top
justin45 Geek Trainee Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2 Status: Offline	first build--budget system this is essentially the best i could find for <$1000. any input/ suggestions/changes? this will be my first time building a pc from scratch so i want to make sure i have parts that will be compatible. graphics-190 Newegg.com - MSI NX8800GT 512M OC GeForce 8800GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail processor-190 Newegg.com - Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 Conroe 2.66GHz 4M shared L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor - Retail RAM-34 Newegg.com - CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail mobo-90 Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX All Solid Capacitor Intel Motherboard - Retail case-55 Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-WW Black/Silver Aluminum Bezel, SECC Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail harddrive-70 Newegg.com - Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3250410AS 250GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM psu-80 Newegg.com - CORSAIR CMPSU-550VX ATX12V V2.2 550W Power Supply 90 - 264 V UL, CUL, CE, CB, FCC Class B, TUV, CCC, C-tick - Retail dvd/cd-30 Newegg.com - LITE-ON Black 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 20X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA DVD Burner - Retail monitor-210 Newegg.com - DCLCD DCL22A Black 22" 2ms(GTG) Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 2000:1 Built in Speakers - Retail 739 with rebates, 949 with monitor and rebates

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19-03-2008, 10:00 PM	#2 (permalink) Top
Fred Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Age: 23 Male Posts: 659 Times Helpful: 37 Status: Offline My Computer	It looks alright to me. But you described it as a budget system and are looking to purchase a 8800GT. If it is truly a budget system, and even if its just a budget gaming system I would get the 9600gt instead. It is a bit cheaper and has great performance. Secondly, I would recommend getting a Seasonic or Enermax PSU (Seasonic would be cheaper). If you are running vista, I would go for the 3GB of RAM instead of 2, as you will appreciate it in the long run. If you need any links to what I suggested, just say so and I will do what I can to help.

20-03-2008, 01:42 AM	#3 (permalink) Top
justin45 Geek Trainee Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2 Status: Offline	i want to stay with the 8800gt and i plan on running XP until i upgrade to 4 gigs. however, i would appreciate links to the PSUs.

22-03-2008, 04:31 PM	#4 (permalink) Top
Fred Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Age: 23 Male Posts: 659 Times Helpful: 37 Status: Offline My Computer	Seasonic: Newegg.com - Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, Digital Cameras and more! Enermax Newegg.com - Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, Digital Cameras and more!

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