New Computer Help

[MikePB3]

Processor:
1. [$146.00] AMD Athlon 64 3000+, 512KB L2 Cache, Socket 939 64-bit Processor

Case:
1. [$57.00] Broadway Com Blue ATX Mid Tower Case With 450W PSU & Side Window, Model "712-4HLW-B"

Ram:
2. [$38.67] V-DATA 184 Pin 512MB DDR PC-3200
- [$26.50] V-DATA 184 Pin 256MB DDR PC-3200

Hard Drives:
1. [$45.80] Western Digital 80GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive
- [$45.80] Western Digital 80GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive

CD Drives:
1. [$23.00] Lite-On 16X DVD-ROM, Model SOHD-167T Black
- [$33.00] AOpen Black 52X32X52X16X Combo Drive, Model COM5232/AAP

Motherboard:
2. [$98.00] MSI "K8T NEO2-F" VIA K8T800 Pro Chipset Motherboard for AMD Socket 939 CPU

thats the comp i want but i want something less money, like 400, is that possible, i don't play games i just want a computer fater then the computer i have now that can do internet, word, and other programs but fast heres my compo now using CPU-Z

dell demnsion 2400
Intel P4
132.9 MHz front side bus
512kbytes L2 cache
intel chipset
DDR-SDRAM 256 mb 2700

 

[smiffjunior2005]

U could just whack the RAM in ur Dell up with another stick. That would make the programs faster?

 

[smiffjunior2005]

Alternatively try ebuyer.com? For fast programs such as Word, RAM is much more important than overall processor speed.

 

[diabloII]

get TWO sticks of 512, not 1, and you'll be set

 

[Elbatrop1]

Some tips to save money:

Get 2 sticks of 256MB RAM, instead of 1x512 and 1x256

Get 1 160GB HDD, instead of 2x80GB

Get 1 DVD burner that burns CDs as well, like a LG 4163B

Get a motherboard with onboard video.

 

[MikePB3]

well i m getting i more 512 4 my dell but i wan 2 build a new comp 2 and i nedd 2 80 gig, thanks for the help but i need 2 80

 

[smileygladhands]

Some tips to save money:

Get 2 sticks of 256MB RAM, instead of 1x512 and 1x256

Get 1 160GB HDD, instead of 2x80GB

Get 1 DVD burner that burns CDs as well, like a LG 4163B

Get a motherboard with onboard video.

HE SAID GET ONBOARD VIDEO! HERETIC.. BLASPHEMER!

Don't listen to him, he is only trying to condem your soul to eternal damnation and hellfire!

 

[Elbatrop1]

HE SAID GET ONBOARD VIDEO! HERETIC.. BLASPHEMER!

Don't listen to him, he is only trying to condem your soul to eternal damnation and hellfire!

Why the hell would you say something like that!? Onboard video is fine if you dont play games. *Shakes head*

 

[digitaloracle]

Actuallty, it would be advisable to get a cheap video card even for normal purposes. An integrated on takes up system ram and (I thin) CPU time. Get a cheap server card. They are less than $35 US at newegg. Make sure it can do 32 bit color in whatever res you want to run (never now with cards this cheap). Yes, get 2x256 or 2x512 sticks. Try this mobo, it can do dual channel and comes from what I beleive is a reputable company. If you go for that, make sure youget a cheap AGP card; this mobo doesn't have onboard video.

 

[Elbatrop1]

Ya it does take up some RAM, but it wont be very noticeable. If you can, get a super cheap vid card.

But, using onboard video isnt all that bad. In fact I am on a computer at school right now that uses onboard video, with 512MB RAM, and it runs quite well. As a matter of fact, my friend down the row is playing WoW with the exact same computer as mine.