computer build selection

[the_gris]

Hey everybody,

I am finally building my own system for mainly apps (autocad and solidworks) and some gaming

I was going to build up my own, but I keep seeing theses barebones sys on ebay, that look pretty good, but I need a more expert opinion

could I do better than this building on my own for the cost?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=51145&item=5160370785&tc=photo

I don't need the keyboard, mouse, speakers or CD/rw,
but would like to get a DVD burner

I am having a hell of a time selecting components for a good package that cost $500-600

anyhelp or suggestions would be great

Thanks
Erik

 

[phosho510]

here are a list of components you can get for 600 dollars

AMD ATHLON 64 +3000=$162
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproductdesc.asp?description=19-103-501&DEPA=1

ASUS A8V DELUXE=$134.00
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=13-131-510&depa=1

Sony Internal 16X DVD+/-RW / Double Layer Drive=$60.50
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproductdesc.asp?description=27-131-239&DEPA=1

Western Digital 80GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive=$66.00
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproductdesc.asp?description=22-135-106&DEPA=1

MSI nVIDIA GeForce 6600GT Video Card, 128MB=$187.00
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproductdesc.asp?description=14-127-147&DEPA=1

total:599.80
(there is no memory or case and psu)

 

[the_gris]

phosho510,

That looks good, but I have gotten the impression that AMD is better for a gameing comp, intel for Apps ?

I like the DVD and hard drive selections,....good deals

though I would be willing to give a little on board and video cost to be able to get memory and a case for the total

thanks for the input,...at least I have two of the items to complete the system

 

[phosho510]

your welcome, i have the same DVD drive it works great.