 Building A Computer, I did it, decent price as well! |
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  Jul 29 2005, 04:24 AM
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Newbie [Level 3]  Group: Members Posts: 42 Joined: 13-June 05 Member No.: 8,204  |
Hey Everyone just thought I would share, if you didnt already know, the pros and cons of building your own computer!!!
First of all, lets start with my system specs that I cam up with. 2.4GHZ Intel Celeron Processor and Compatible Motherboard 1 Gigabyte of RAM 80 GB Hard Drive DVD R/RW Burner Beautiful Sleek Black Case Internal Power Optical Mouse Regular Black Keyboard Cheap Speakers (But still good) I think thats what most people are interested in... Anyways, all of this for the low low price of roughly $400! The Cheap price is the biggest advantage to building a computer of your own. However, If you do not have other required things like I had (Monitor and OS) Your price can get jacked up rather quickly. Another disadvantage is all I have is the onboard Graphics Card. It works but I definately would like a better one. However, I went for a higher quality machine that will still be decent in the next few years (Hopefully Anyways) You could build a perfectly running computer for much cheaper than I had. You can definately downgrade to like a flat 2.0 GHZ processor even less probably! But you can definately go straight to 512 MB of RAM. You can also just go for a CD R/RW Drive instead of the DVD one. Most people can also probably cut down to only a 40 GB Hard drive, possibly 20! Cutting back on all of these will definately cut your prices big time. Just keep in mind some assembly is required as well as a monitor and an OS. The monitor price varies on what exactly it is you are looking for. An OS However, you can find an OEM Copy of Windows XP Pro for about $130 which is not horrible. So yeah! Basically, what I have to say is that I am very happy with the computer I built and I believe I got a really good price. I would suggest Newegg.com for EVERYTHING you need to build. Its very well organized and a huge selection to choose from! Easy to find everything you are looking for. I have not done much other searching for parts suppliers so feel free to post your links as well! Happy Building Everyone!!! -BeyondEarth |
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Jul 29 2005, 08:05 AM
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Trap Grand Marshal Member Group: Members Posts: 1,183 Joined: 24-September 04 Member No.: 1,245 |
QUOTE Anyways, all of this for the low low price of roughly $400! for QUOTE 2.4GHZ Intel Celeron Processor and Compatible Motherboard 1 Gigabyte of RAM 80 GB Hard Drive DVD R/RW Burner Beautiful Sleek Black Case Internal Power Optical Mouse Regular Black Keyboard Cheap Speakers (But still good) which country are you in??? so cheap a DIY computer?/ Ahaha..i like it... |
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Jul 29 2005, 12:10 PM
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Newbie [Level 1] Group: Members Posts: 24 Joined: 15-July 05 Member No.: 9,445 |
nice!!! and cheap!!!
but there is a little bit missing though.. u might want to add a graphics card!!! somthing that is also cheap but can hadel those motion blur!!! lol!!! |
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Jul 29 2005, 12:16 PM
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Privileged Member Group: Members Posts: 661 Joined: 18-April 05 Member No.: 5,852 |
I rebuild my computer when my processor fried so I can validate that building a computer is far cheaper than buying a new one. It also lets you make sure all the specifications are exactly what you want them to be.
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Jul 29 2005, 02:13 PM
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Super Member Group: Members Posts: 213 Joined: 13-July 05 Member No.: 9,394 |
The best configuration for that price would be based on AMD 64 platform. Something like this would be a lot better:
AMD Athlon XP64 3000+ 1Gb Ram Gigabyte mobo with PCI-E I would recommend something like Geforce 6200 as you graphics card, but it depends on your budget, because if you still wanna be able to play some decent games you will need at least 6600GT, which is not so expensive for now. You might also considerRadeon 9800PRO, as its price dropped down more than twice. Good luck, if you have any questions feel free to ask |
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Jul 29 2005, 02:48 PM
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apt-get moo  Group: [MODERATOR] Posts: 2,102 Joined: 28-May 05 From: Hertfordshire, England Member No.: 7,593  |
I have been toying with the idea of building my own PC for a while. I jst worry that it won't work at the end, but so many people seem to be doing it. Thanks for the info.
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Jul 29 2005, 08:27 PM
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Super Member Group: Members Posts: 264 Joined: 16-April 05 Member No.: 5,768 |
Building your own computer isn't really as hard as many people seem to think. For those that have never done it before, just make sure that the parts that you are looking at getting are compatible with oneanother. The things that you need to know about are usually on the box, so I would recommend going to a store and looking at the different things that they have there. Then, go home and research the products that you would be interested in getting on the internet. After deciding what is best suited for your needs and demands, go back to the store and ask a friend or a person that is working there to double-check if what you are getting works together. The worst that can happen is that you would have to go back to the store and return what you bought and get something else. I highly recommend getting a custom-built pc; I've been using them for years and have never been disappointed. Good luck to all!
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Jul 31 2005, 06:48 PM
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Newbie [Level 1] Group: Members Posts: 13 Joined: 29-July 05 Member No.: 10,006 |
building ur own computer is great.. I have done it myself.. ofcourse I work at a computer repair shop so some people will critisize me when i say it's easy.. lol
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Aug 1 2005, 01:36 PM
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Newbie [Level 1] Group: Members Posts: 21 Joined: 27-July 05 Member No.: 9,914 |
LOL, nicely done. The comp works ver well, runs fats a lot of space and it is very cheap.lol GJ
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