Building a computer

Newegg has been the only place I go to for 6 years now. Even when I had problems with hardware, i had a good experience. Customer service is just top notch. Delivery has always been prompt.

I DIY, so I can't help you with sites that build for you, but I also see no point in them. You newegg it then build it.

 
You can find that video card for cheaper. I got mine for like 90 bucks on new egg and it came with Crysis (after $10 rebate). And gaming....go with Intel. I have a processor with fan I can sell ya, but I'd have to find out what it is. For gaming, it probably won't be the right one though. Also, for your video card, I'd stick with eVGA brand.

As for memory, I haven't heard much about Geil, though I'm not an avid computer guru, but I like the Corsair that I'm using. Got two 2 gig sticks for about 80 bucks on newegg. I wouldnt get four 1 Gig sticks because if you decide to upgrade, then you will have to buy all new sticks. You're better off getting two 2 gigs and then down the line having the ability to add two more 2 gigs.

Make sure your power supply is sufficient. I have a 750w PC Power and Cooling, but its more than I need, but theres nothing wrong with headroom, especially when it uses only what it needs to use, not the entire 750. You would be good with something around 500-600w.

As for the case, if you want to make things easier if you do decide to build yourself, which I recommend because it's just too easy nowadays, get a full tower case. It also makes it better for cooling. If you stick to mid tower, look into Coolermaster. There was one I was looking into but forgot what model it was. There was a Raidmax which was also good, found it on new egg...you can get it with either blue or green lights, thats all I remember. Antec makes some great cases. I love my Twelve Hundred. Well worth the money.

And DON'T, I repeat DON'T use a tv as a monitor. I'm using one right now and it's just not the same. I've used a Samsung LCD tv and even compared that with one of their computer monitors and the difference is noticeable. This will make a big difference with gaming as well. The monitors I like are the Dell and Samsung ones.

 
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or overclockers.com

make sure it is a 1080p tv if you're going to use it as a monitor. i do use a 37" 720p and it looks fine for everyday tasks, but compared to my 24" at 1920x1200 it is crap

if i buy new i always newegg

get 2 x 2gb for ram

you also forgot to list a power supply. if that case comes with a power supply for that price i wouldnt use it. i would invest in a nice case and power supply. those are two components that can be reused for years while upgrading

 
You can find that video card for cheaper. I got mine for like 90 bucks on new egg and it came with Crysis (after $10 rebate). And gaming....go with Intel. I have a processor with fan I can sell ya, but I'd have to find out what it is. For gaming, it probably won't be the right one though. Also, for your video card, I'd stick with eVGA brand.
I'm willing to bet your 9800GT is different than that one. The Asus Ultimate is actually a re-branded 8800 GTS and at $150 is an OK deal especially considering it has a very high factory overclock.
O.P. There are loads of these sites. Check out Pricewatch, it will lead you to alot of the following sites.

http://www.ncix.com/

NCIX

Directron

ZipZoomFly

Microcenter

CompUSA

Frys

Mwave

ATACOM

ComputerLX

PartsPC

 
I'm willing to bet your 9800GT is different than that one. The Asus Ultimate is actually a re-branded 8800 GTS and at $150 is an OK deal especially considering it has a very high factory overclock.
O.P. There are loads of these sites. Check out Pricewatch, it will lead you to alot of the following sites.

http://www.ncix.com/

NCIX

Directron

ZipZoomFly

Microcenter

CompUSA

Frys

Mwave

ATACOM

ComputerLX

PartsPC
I just checked and there is a difference. The other card takes up two slots, mine takes up only. Probably the other one has a bit beefier of a heat sink, otherwise specs are all the same. It doesn't matter in my situation since I have a side fan directly facing the video card and a few others above it and on the other side.

 
newegg is the only place to go bro. Not many people can beat their prices... unless you got connections with Ingram Micro //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/biggrin.gif.d71a5d36fcbab170f2364c9f2e3946cb.gif

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