Can anyone really build a better computer for $899+tax?

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drop the 7600GT and replace with these:

Leadtek TV2000XP RM PCI Interface Tuner Card with Remote Control - Retail....$28.99
EVGA 256-P2-N541-T2 GeForce 7600GS 256MB 128-bit GDDR2 PCI Express x16 SLI Supported Video Card - Retail ....$74.99

new total: $904.88
after MIR: $879.88
 
* SAMSUNG 20X DVD±R DVD Burner Black SATA ...$33.99
* POWMAX CP808PL-1 Beige Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 450W ...$21.99
* HITACHI Deskstar T7K500 320GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive ...$68.99
* Acer AL2216Wbd Black 22" 5ms DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor with HDCP support - Retail ...$224.99
* EVGA 256-P2-N615-TX GeForce 7600GT 256MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 SLI Supported Video Card - Retail ...$89.99
* Logitech Cordless Desktop EX110 967561-0403 Black USB + PS/2 RF Wireless Standard Keyboard Mouse Included - Retail ...$29.99
* SUPER TALENT INT-AIN1-C All-in-one USB 2.0 Card Reader - Retail ...$7.99.
* A-DATA 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model ADQVE1A16K - Retail ...$79.99
* GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail ...$94.99
* Intel Core 2 Duo E4400 Allendale 2.0GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557E4400 - Retail ...$125.99
* Microsoft Windows Vista 32-Bit Home Premium for System Builders Single Pack DVD - OEM ...$111.99

total (before shipping and MIR): $890.89
MIR: $30.00


dont know how much "better" it is than the one posted though.

its ok... but u really can't expect a 7600gt to play games on a 22'' really well
 
7600GS >> Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 with 64MB dedicated graphics memory (up to 256MB total available graphics memory as allocated by Windows Vista)
 
ok look into this... if its ok with UA_Iron i copied some (well most) of ur ideas

evga 590 or that foxconn alternative... thats 105$
x2 3600+ brisbane oem 56.50$
x1950xt sapphire 256mb
* SAMSUNG 20X DVD±R DVD Burner Black SATA ...$33.99
* Arctic Freezer Pro64
* HITACHI Deskstar T7K500 320GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive ...$68.99
* Antec 900 from frys
* Acer AL2216Wbd Black 22" 5ms DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor with HDCP support - Retail ...$224.99
* Logitech Cordless Desktop EX110 967561-0403 Black USB + PS/2 RF Wireless Standard Keyboard Mouse Included - Retail ...$29.99
* SUPER TALENT INT-AIN1-C All-in-one USB 2.0 Card Reader - Retail ...$7.99.
Crucial Ballistix 2GB RAM
* Microsoft Windows Vista 32-Bit Home Premium for System Builders Single Pack DVD - OEM ...$111.99
 
I think this thread needs to be closed because I've received so much help. Thanks guys! This was just a scenario build to see if company's do sell good cheap PCs.
 
ok look into this... if its ok with UA_Iron i copied some (well most) of ur ideas

evga 590 or that foxconn alternative... thats 105$
x2 3600+ brisbane oem 56.50$
x1950xt sapphire 256mb
* SAMSUNG 20X DVD±R DVD Burner Black SATA ...$33.99
* Arctic Freezer Pro64
* HITACHI Deskstar T7K500 320GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive ...$68.99
* Antec 900 from frys
* Acer AL2216Wbd Black 22" 5ms DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor with HDCP support - Retail ...$224.99
* Logitech Cordless Desktop EX110 967561-0403 Black USB + PS/2 RF Wireless Standard Keyboard Mouse Included - Retail ...$29.99
* SUPER TALENT INT-AIN1-C All-in-one USB 2.0 Card Reader - Retail ...$7.99.
Crucial Ballistix 2GB RAM
* Microsoft Windows Vista 32-Bit Home Premium for System Builders Single Pack DVD - OEM ...$111.99

what about power supply?

Just go on a heist of Fry's electronics and get everything for free :)
 
I think this thread needs to be closed because I've received so much help. Thanks guys! This was just a scenario build to see if company's do sell good cheap PCs.

lol ok... actually with the budget u specified... u could get an 8800gtx or gts 320mb, if u overclock the brisbane to 3.0ghz
 
I think this thread needs to be closed because I've received so much help. Thanks guys! This was just a scenario build to see if company's do sell good cheap PCs.

I cut corners on the case/power supply.

Probably dont wanna buy a powmax
 
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