Ok, so I mapped out what im getting.
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I recently got a job at subway, first time me having a job in a while, and im putting all the money I earn torwards this machine until I get it. I should get atleast 100-120bucks a week, so it will take roughly~3 months
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Total ~1,450
Case ~$50
ASPIRE X-Dreamer II ATXB4KLW-BK Black Computer Case With Side Panel Window
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811144026
Reasoning: Computer is only as good as the flashy case. I like lights.
Video Card ~$300
reasoning: haven't found one that I think is perfect yet, but im going to spend 250-350 on a card
Monitor (lcd) (widescreen) ~$250
BenQ FP202W Black 20.1" 8ms Widescreen LCD Monitor - Retail $299 (maybe)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824014105
Reasoning: Widescreen LCD monitors are ****ing sweet.
Hard Drive ~$150
Western Digital Raptor 74GB 3.5" Serial ATA150 Hard Drive
70GB space 10,000rpm
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822144160
Reasoning: Nice rpm and recommended by len
Motherboard ~$150
(maybe?)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813131517
reasoning: Guice's - says it works.. definately getting an 4 and sli compatible
Processor ~$300
AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ 2000MHz HT Socket 939 Dual Core Processor - Retail
reasoning: 519 reviews 5/5 eggs (Dual core, 64 bit)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103562
Power supply?
(with case?)
RAM ~$150
( 2 x 1GB ) 500 reviews 5/5 (sale)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820227210
reasoning: 2gigs of ram no doubt
CD/DVD Burner Drive ~$40
SPEAKERS!
Logitech X-530 5.1 Speaker - Retail $54.99 (600 reviews 5/5 eggs)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16836121118
reasoning: love music
SOOO looking over this any computer buffs got any comments? Good choices? Good recommendations? Bad experience with a computer part? Etc, any help would be appreciated..
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I recently got a job at subway, first time me having a job in a while, and im putting all the money I earn torwards this machine until I get it. I should get atleast 100-120bucks a week, so it will take roughly~3 months
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Total ~1,450
Case ~$50
ASPIRE X-Dreamer II ATXB4KLW-BK Black Computer Case With Side Panel Window
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811144026
Reasoning: Computer is only as good as the flashy case. I like lights.
Video Card ~$300
reasoning: haven't found one that I think is perfect yet, but im going to spend 250-350 on a card
Monitor (lcd) (widescreen) ~$250
BenQ FP202W Black 20.1" 8ms Widescreen LCD Monitor - Retail $299 (maybe)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16824014105
Reasoning: Widescreen LCD monitors are ****ing sweet.
Hard Drive ~$150
Western Digital Raptor 74GB 3.5" Serial ATA150 Hard Drive
70GB space 10,000rpm
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822144160
Reasoning: Nice rpm and recommended by len
Motherboard ~$150
(maybe?)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813131517
reasoning: Guice's - says it works.. definately getting an 4 and sli compatible
Processor ~$300
AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ 2000MHz HT Socket 939 Dual Core Processor - Retail
reasoning: 519 reviews 5/5 eggs (Dual core, 64 bit)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103562
Power supply?
(with case?)
RAM ~$150
( 2 x 1GB ) 500 reviews 5/5 (sale)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820227210
reasoning: 2gigs of ram no doubt
CD/DVD Burner Drive ~$40
SPEAKERS!
Logitech X-530 5.1 Speaker - Retail $54.99 (600 reviews 5/5 eggs)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16836121118
reasoning: love music
SOOO looking over this any computer buffs got any comments? Good choices? Good recommendations? Bad experience with a computer part? Etc, any help would be appreciated..