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Old November 4th, 2007, 08:50 PM   Digg it!   #1 (permalink)
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Friend wants to build new computer ASAP.

So apparently my friend has just gotten himself 1000$ to spend on a new computer for himself and wants me to help him to build a new computer.

Anyways I quickly put together a list of stuff that I thoguht would work well, and would like it if you guys could give me some input.

Case-> NCIX XION2-BK Black ATX -> 42.98 http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=19066

DVD-> Samsung SH-S203B Black SATA DVD+RW-> 27.99 http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=24649

Hardrive-> Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 250gb hardrive -> 67.90 http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=25667

ram-> Crucial Ballistix PC2-6400 2GB (x2)-> 84.99 x2 = 169.98 http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=24641

Mobo-> Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L-> 93.65 http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=25369

PSU-> Corsair HX520 CMPSU-520-> 97.99 http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=19832

CPU-> Core2quad q6600 -> 279.99
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=22211

GFX-> BFG geforce 8800gt -> 249.00
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=26924


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Old November 4th, 2007, 08:53 PM     #2 (permalink)
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Old November 4th, 2007, 09:09 PM     #3 (permalink)
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Almost looks like my build.

Here's a nice case, a bit cheaper and free shipping:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119047
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Old November 4th, 2007, 09:09 PM     #4 (permalink)
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Looks like a super nice getup, I would only suggest a different case..

My suggestion: Antec 900

Good luck

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Flyin, he's in Canada. Newegg doesn't ship there..
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Old November 4th, 2007, 09:28 PM     #5 (permalink)
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Sorry, didn't know... I'll go...

Haha, but good case Karma, looks nice.
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Old November 4th, 2007, 09:35 PM     #6 (permalink)
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alright, was just wondering, if i took his ram from 4g's down to 2, would it still be kickass, like the quad core wouldnt suffer?
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Old November 4th, 2007, 09:46 PM     #7 (permalink)
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I think you would be ok. I only run two gigs of ram, and even when gaming I normally don't go over 1.5, But I'm on XP and UNIX.
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Looks great to me.
(the ram is pretty expensive though, here we can get 2GB of DDR2 800 for $30-40 after rebates)
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Old November 5th, 2007, 02:07 PM     #9 (permalink)
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What about an OS? And i take it he has a monitor etc already?

Nice find on the mobo btw, wish we had the choice and the prices in the UK!
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The Antec 900 is cool, but I HATE the top...what are all those cubbies for? Loose change?

I call them dust collectors
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