Building a computer

[Mr_yo]

I found your important noted topics very informative. I was wondering if it is alright to post the specs here for review and comments. I use fry's online just as a basis for price, and location accessibility.



MOTHERBOARD:

Asus P5L-MX Intel® 945G Express
Socket LGA775 mATX Motherboard
Asus:
FRYS.com #: 5033555

* LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Duo / Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 / Celeron® D Processors
* Compatible with Intel® FMB 06/05B/05A processors
* Intel® 945G + ICH7 chipset
* 1066 / 800 / 533 MHz FSB
* PCI Express X16
* MAX 4 * SATA 300/150
* Compliant with RoHS

$95.00


MEMORY:

DDR2 1GB PC4200 DUAL KINGSTON
$25.00 Rebate
KINGSTON:
FRYS.com #: 4297434
Kingston DDR2 1GB Dual Channel Kit PC4200

$89.99

CPU:

Intel® Pentium® D Processor 925 - BX80553925 - Box CPU - Socket LGA775
Intel:
FRYS.com #: 5001235

* Processor: Intel® Pentium® D processor 925
* Architecture: 65nm, LGA775
* Cache: 2x2MB L2 Cache
* Clock Speed: 3.00GHz
* Front Side Bus: 800MHz
$126.00


VIDEO ADAPTER:
EVGA e-GeForce 7100GS
$10.00 Rebate
EVGA:
FRYS.com #: 5117896

SOUND ADAPTER:

Installed in chipset of the Motherboard
(I think)
$0.00

HARD DRIVE:

MXT 7L320S0 320GB SATA.
Maxtor:
FRYS.com #: 5119926

* 7200RPM
* 16MB Buffer

PCI (NETWORKING) ADAPTER:

Intel PILA8460C3 PRO/100 S Desktop PCI Ethernet Adapter with Security
10/100Mbps:
FRYS.com #: 3046119
The Intel® PRO/100 S Desktop Adapter features the new Intel® 82550 Fast Ethernet controller with integrated security co-processor,
Intel® SingleDriver™ technology for compatibility across Intel® PRO/100 Network Adapters,
and advanced management capabilities for easy administration.

$59.99

TOWER:

ANTEC 1650 350W ATX CASE
Antec:
FRYS.com #: 4310015

* Size: Mid Tower ATX Case
* Drive Bays: 3x 5.25", 2x 3.5", 3x3.5" Hidden
* Cooling System: 1x 120mm (Standard)
* Power Supply: 350W Power Supply

$69.99

CD/DVD DRIVES:


Sony DRU120C DVD+-RW BURNER
$20.00 Rebate
Sony:
For Windows
FRYS.com #: 5058535

$59.99

 

[hercules_upw]

Go with the core 2 Duo 6300 - It's far better than the pentium D. It will cost you about $60 more but it's well worth the $.

You can buy that same CD/DVD drive on newegg.com for $47

Also, that video card really sux. You can get a 7600GT for $95

There are some people on this forum that can really hook you up if they know what your budget is and the purpose of the computer. Give them some time and they'll help you out.

It is my opinion that you could get a lot more computer for your money if you shop online.