ATTN: Computer people

[Randy Savage 5,000+ posts]

I'm tossing around the idea of getting a computer built. Right now I have a 2.0 Athlon, with 256 RAM and an 80gig HD. I want to do a ~3ghz processor, at least 512 SD, and ~200 or so gig. Also want a good DVD burner. Approximately how much am I looking at spending for such a computer?

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[swimfreak26 10+ year member]

Head over to http://www.newegg.com and check out some prices on components.

Note though: AMD processors will set you back less money for very similar - and in different cases, better - performance.

 

[tRiGgEr 5,000+ posts]

If I were you I would wait for the 64bit processor to come out. Its in beta mode right now and should not be too long for it to be released.

 

[jmward27 10+ year member]

If you're going to build it yourself, watch http://www.pricewatch.com. Solid place to see the best deals.

 

[Randy Savage 5,000+ posts]

I haven't had problems with the Athlon, I'd like to stick with AMD- unless someone can show me a reason not to

 

[anaranchi 10+ year member]

I want to do a ~3ghz processor, at least 512 SD, and ~200 or so gig. Also want a good DVD burner. Approximately how much am I looking at spending for such a computer?

are u intending to stick with AMD or do u want intel. cause i dont think AMD has a 3 ghz but they do have equivalent performance one's like the ATHLON 64 3200+, also why do u want SD ram, and i have a WD 200GB SATA HDD and u only get like 186GB for use.

 

[anaranchi 10+ year member]

treat me as if I'm a dyslexic 12 year old...//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/wink.gif.608e3ea05f1a9f98611af0861652f8fb.gif

i always do....//content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/satan.gif.9c6a335ed7aeeed3ee273e573f1fcaac.gif

"u knew that was coming"

 

[Randy Savage 5,000+ posts]

are u intending to stick with AMD or do u want intel. cause i dont think AMD has a 3 ghz but they do have equivalent performance one's like the ATHLON 64 3200+, also why do u want SD ram, and i have a WD 200GB SATA HDD and u only get like 186GB for use.

Bleh, meant DDR.

I just want something in the 3ghz range, I've seen the 3200's.

 

[jleecong 10+ year member]

Processor speed is not it's all cracked up to be.

RAM is a major factor and your current system has very little of it. I just read a review from HP where they took one of their servers with 512MB or ram and doubled it to 1 gig and got 5x the response times. They then doubled that to 2gigs and got 12x the performance of the original 512MB of RAM.

 

[Randy Savage 5,000+ posts]

I think I have 2 additional RAM slots. You think it might be a good idea to get a stick of 256 and see how it is after that?

 

[Randy Savage 5,000+ posts]

Blah, I have 512 RAM. I'm a moron.

 

[anaranchi 10+ year member]

Bleh, meant DDR.
I just want something in the 3ghz range, I've seen the 3200's.

well right now this is the best bang for da buck

Intel® P4 3.2GHz E (800FSB) Box CPU With Motherboard ....$219.99 + shipping

http://www.outpost.com/entry?site=op:mfe110504&sku=4279654

Western Digital / Caviar SE / 200GB / 7200 / 8MB / SATA-150 / Hard Drive....$99.99 (AR)

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=985129&CatId=139

do u intent to do some heavy gaming. if so u'll need a good videocard.

 

[tRiGgEr 5,000+ posts]

512 is a good basic number. I prefer at least a gig of ram.

 

[Randy Savage 5,000+ posts]

well right now this is the best bang for da buckIntel® P4 3.2GHz E (800FSB) Box CPU With Motherboard ....$219.99 + shipping

http://www.outpost.com/entry?site=op:mfe110504&sku=4279654

Western Digital / Caviar SE / 200GB / 7200 / 8MB / SATA-150 / Hard Drive....$99.99 (AR)

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=985129&CatId=139

do u intent to do some heavy gaming. if so u'll need a good videocard.

I probably won't do any gaming. The only game I've played regularly is Counter Strike, and haven't played that in almost 2 months now. I'm sure I'll be doing a little gaming, though.

Thanks for the links

 

[jmward27 10+ year member]

I haven't had problems with the Athlon, I'd like to stick with AMD- unless someone can show me a reason not to

Its all about personal preference. Whatever brand processor you go with, don't skimp and get their lesser model (not speed, like getting a celeron instead of a P4).

Not including links with the following because if it blows up I don't want it on my conscience. //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif

Pricewatch.com right now has a P4 3.4 ghz prescott, cpu, fan, Asus motherboard for $370 shipped.

Leaves you needing RAM ($55 for 512 MB PC3200), HD ($93 200 GB Maxtor), Case ($20 - $50), your burner ($74 for Lite-on 12x +/-) and power supply ($20 - $40).

I'll let you add it up.