$700 Computer , Help me please!

[evan_1225]

ok so im saving my money and am going to buy computer parts from newegg.com and make it from scratch , i have all the parts bookmarked and i can share them and just need someone to tell me if there a good deal and they are all compatible with eachother

in other words - will this work ?
keep in mind , im kinda new at making , know how tho , and i want to save money...please help a noob in trouble

Case -
Newegg.com - APEVIA X-CRUISER-BK Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Computer Cases
Power-
Newegg.com - Thermaltake Purepower W0100RU 500W ATX 12V 2.0 Power Supply 115/ 230 V UL, CUL, TUV, FCC, and CB certification - Power Supplies
MOBO-
Newegg.com - MSI K9A2 Platinum AM2+/AM2 AMD 790FX ATX AMD Motherboard - AMD Motherboards
CPU-
Newegg.com - AMD Phenom 8450 Toliman 2.1GHz 3 x 512KB L2 Cache 2MB L3 Cache Socket AM2+ 95W Triple-Core Processor - Processors
Ram-
Newegg.com - CORSAIR XMS2 DHX 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory
HD-
Newegg.com - Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 ST3320613AS 320GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - Internal Hard Drives
Video-
Newegg.com - EVGA 384-P3-N851-AR GeForce 8800 GS 384MB 192-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards
DVD-
Newegg.com - ASUS Black 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 20X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 14X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe - CD / DVD Burners
Windows XP-
Newegg.com - Microsoft Windows XP Home With SP2B for System Builders 1 Pack - Operating Systems

[Atomic Rooster]

Looks like a good build to me. All parts are compatible and should work well together.

[electric]

for another $20 get Vista 64 bit...an take advantage of that
4 gigs of ram


Newegg.com - Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit English for System Builders 1pk DSP OEI DVD - Operating Systems

[nemowolf]

for another $20 get Vista 64 bit...an take advantage of that
4 gigs of ram


Newegg.com - Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium SP1 64-bit English for System Builders 1pk DSP OEI DVD - Operating Systems

Despite what some might say with compatibility on 64bit systems, Vista has been noted as being one of the most friendly OS's for 64bit. I personally plan on getting the 64 bit version for my build this winter.

[JPMiller]

While Thermaltake isnt a bad brand, their power supplies are a little weak
This Antec is the best bang for buck at the moment and is as cheap BEFORE the rebate...
Newegg.com - Antec Basiq BP500UB 500W ATX12V Version 2.01 Power Supply 100 - 240 V UL, CB, CE, CSA, TUV, FCC - Power Supplies

Unless your specific goal is overclocking, i think you could trim a little off the memory price...
Newegg.com - pqi POWER Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory

And I would never pay over $25 for a DVDRW
Just get a good Liteon and save $15
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 IDE 20X DVD±R DVD Burner - CD / DVD Burners

I also dont see the point in getting a crossfire motherboard and an Nvidia card
I have a hard time justifying a motherboard for over $100 unless you have a VERY specific reason for it...
If it were my build, I'd probably be looking aty something like...
Newegg.com - ABIT AX78 AM2+/AM2 AMD 770 ATX AMD Motherboard - AMD Motherboards

And last and least... If I was spending +$50 on a case, I'd get one that was a little more classy, had better airflow, and was alot more solid
That apevia is cheap, thin, and has poor airflow in comparison to other cases
I would put my money into something like a coolermaster or something...
Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER Centurion 534 RC-534-KKN2-GP Black Aluminum & Mesh bezel / SECC Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Computer Cases

[EXreaction]

I would get an Intel Q6600 setup instead.
Newegg.com - Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4GHz 2 x 4MB L2 Cache LGA 775 Quad-Core Processor - Processors
Newegg.com - ABIT AB9 Pro LGA 775 Intel P965 Express ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards
Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GA-EP35-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards
Newegg.com - Intel BOXDP35DPM LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards

I'd go with this ram:
FRYS.com*|*OCZ

Why are you getting a 320GB drive that costs $70 when you can get a 500GB drive for the same price?
Newegg.com - SAMSUNG Spinpoint F1 HD502lJ 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - Internal Hard Drives

I'd also get Vista Home Premium X64.


Make sure you watch those combo deals. Like with that 8800 GS you can get 2GB of this ram for free.
Newegg.com - OCZ Platinum Revision 2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory

[evan_1225]

thanks guys , ill check into your option , and i just didnt want vista cause i have vista atm and everyone complains about it and how xp is better for gaming ??
and the vista i got atm is X32 or w/e , and is this a good price for a gaming rig or can it get lower?

[evan_1225]

hmmm should i go with the Quadcore and the lat intel mobo u suggested? im new and i wanna save money , but have a good gaming computer,.....

the one i got atm is a acer apsire amd64 athlonX2, viasta , ati x1650SE, 2gm ram , and 4200+ cpu.

[EXreaction]

I was leaning towards the Abit motherboard, it had the most features (at least the most on the board features, I am not sure about the BIOS).

I have a Q6600 desktop with 4GB of ram and that same 8800 GS and it is great.

Everybody complains about Vista because that is what is popular and they think it makes them cool.

That isn't too bad of a price, I got mine for $950, but it came with a 24" LCD as well, but some of the parts are cheaper, like the mobo.

[evan_1225]

ok i guess ill start saving my money i got the 19" lcd samsung alredy, and the keyboard blah blah , thanks guys , when i put all the parts together do you expect any problems? or just put it together , boot vista , and it will work?

[evan_1225]

$660-est ...pretty good deal then , since alienware comps are 1.6k LOL

[EXreaction]

How long before you plan on building it? Prices can change significantly weekly, or new parts can come out that are a much better deal.

There should be no issues putting it together, as long as all the parts work. There is always a small chance of getting a bad component.

[evan_1225]

well mabe a month LOL , im only 16 but yeah once i get the money ill buy them , or check for deals if they have changed.

[EXreaction]

Once you get the money you'll want to start another thread or bump this one again. Prices will probably change quite a bit over the next month.

[evan_1225]

should i pay for all this , or just mabe some ram and a new video card for this computer?

Ase380-Ed423a
3.4 vista score
4200+cpu x2 amd64
2gb dd2 ram
ATi X1650SE
250gb hd
DVD-dual drive
vista X32 home premium

[JPMiller]

I doubt youll see much, if any benefit going from 2 to 3 gigs memory
better off upgrading the CPU and video card.... (not that it would hurt to pick up that fry's deal)
Newegg.com - AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ Windsor 3.0GHz 2 x 1MB L2 Cache Socket AM2 125W Dual-Core Processor - Processors
and whatever deal is best for an 8 or 9 series Nvidia card

[evan_1225]

ok so heres my specs.......so it would be better to just upgrade the cpu and the gpu on this rig then? that would save money , should i get a quad core or the 6000+ u suggested , and what card the 8800gs? , will it be easy enough for me to do the switching , i took this video card out and put new ones so thats easy enough......ps , does everyone here like anime or what ? XD


-SPECS-

 Computer:    


Computer Type   ACPI x86-based PC (Mobile)    


Operating System   Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium    


OS Service Pack   [ TRIAL VERSION ]    


Internet Explorer   7.0.6000.16609    


DirectX   DirectX 10.0    


Computer Name   HP-PC    


User Name   HP    


Logon Domain   [ TRIAL VERSION ]    


Date / Time   2008-07-28 / 14:28        

Motherboard:    


CPU Type   DualCore AMD Athlon 64 X2, 2200 MHz (11 x 200) 4200+    


Motherboard Name   Acer Aspire E380    


Motherboard Chipset   nVIDIA nForce 6100-4xx, AMD Hammer    


System Memory   [ TRIAL VERSION ]    


DIMM1: Hynix HYMP512U64CP8-C4   1 GB DDR2-533 DDR2 SDRAM (5-4-4-12 @ 266 MHz) (4-4-4-12 @ 266 MHz) (3-3-3-9  @ 200 MHz)    


DIMM2: Hynix HYMP512U64CP8-C4   [ TRIAL VERSION ]    


BIOS Type   Award  (02/07/07)    


Communication Port   Communications Port (COM1)    


Communication Port   Communications Port (COM2)    


Communication Port   Printer Port (LPT1)        

Display:    


Video Adapter   Radeon X1650  Series (256 MB)    


Video Adapter   Radeon X1650  Series (256 MB)    


3D Accelerator   ATI Radeon  X1650 SE (RV516)    


Monitor   Samsung SyncMaster 920LM/920NW [19" LCD] (H9FM413630)        

Multimedia:    


Audio Adapter   Realtek ALC888/S/T @ nVIDIA MCP61 - High Definition Audio  Controller        

Storage:    


IDE Controller   NVIDIA nForce Serial ATA Controller    


IDE Controller   NVIDIA nForce Serial ATA Controller    


IDE Controller   Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller    


Storage Controller   Microsoft iSCSI Initiator    


Storage Controller   SCSI/RAID Host Controller    


Storage Controller   SCSI/RAID Host Controller    


Disk Drive   Generic- Compact Flash USB Device    


Disk Drive   Generic- MS/MS-Pro USB Device    


Disk Drive   Generic- SD/MMC USB Device    


Disk Drive   Generic- SM/xD-Picture USB Device    


Disk Drive   HDT72252 5DLA380 SCSI Disk  Device (250 GB, 7200 RPM, SATA-II)    


Optical Drive   CM2055Z FVY507H SCSI CdRom Device    


Optical Drive   HL-DT-ST DVD-RW_GSA-H41N ATA Device    


Optical Drive   QI1633V CEN546O SCSI CdRom Device    


Optical Drive   QI1633V CEN546O SCSI CdRom Device    


SMART Hard Disks Status   Unknown        

Partitions:    


C: (NTFS)   [ TRIAL VERSION ]    


Total Size   [ TRIAL VERSION ]        

Input:    


Keyboard   HID Keyboard Device    


Keyboard   HID Keyboard Device    


Mouse   HID-compliant mouse

[evan_1225]

would the Newegg.com - EVGA 384-P3-N851-AR GeForce 8800 GS 384MB 192-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards
video card fit in my computer? , ill get this and the quad or triple core phenom?

[JPMiller]

While Im not 100% sure, I doubt your motherboard will be compatible with a tri or quad core CPU...
Your also most likely looking at a power supply upgrade as well
As far as that card "fitting"... you'd have to measure the interior of the case where the card will go

[evan_1225]

eeerrrrrrrrgggggg

ok so do you need more info to know this cause im wanting to order the parts i want right this minute since i can afford $250 lol