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..
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
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.
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.
