new pc build

[chickfilafan]

I would need every thing. I do have a keyboard. I would like to keep it under $1000. Also, I would like to be able to record from my tv to my computer and if I dl a video be able to watch it on my tv. The games I would play are spore, age of empires 3, and armed assault. I may play others.

Thanks.

 

[zedman3d]

Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 Yorkfield 2.5GHz - $270
Newegg.com - Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 Yorkfield 2.5GHz 6MB L2 Cache LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Processor - Processors

BioStar TForce P43 - $80 after MIR
Newegg.com - BIOSTAR TForce TP43D2A7 LGA 775 Intel P43 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards

SAPPHIRE 100242L Radeon HD 4850 512MB - $155 after MIR.
Newegg.com - SAPPHIRE 100242L Radeon HD 4850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards

CORSAIR 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR2 800 - $67 after MIR.
Newegg.com - CORSAIR 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory

SAMSUNG 250GB SATA 3.0Gb/s - $60
Newegg.com - SAMSUNG HD250HJ 250GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - Internal Hard Drives

LITEON 20X DVD Burner - $20
Newegg.com - LITE-ON Black 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 20X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache IDE 20X DVD±R DVD Burner - CD / DVD Burners

CoolerMaster Elite RC690 - $75
Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black SECC/ ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Computer Cases

OCZ GameXStream OCZ600GXSSLI 600W - $60 after MIR.
Newegg.com - OCZ GameXStream OCZ600GXSSLI 600W ATX12V Power Supply 100 - 240 V CB/CE/CSA/UL/FCC - Power Supplies

Total: $787.

I dont know much about TV tuners so i left room in the budget for one.

Enjoy.

 

[35g700]

^He would probably be better off with a e7200 or a q6600 because he still needs OS, monitor, TV tuner, mouse, and probably a bigger hard drive if he plans on recording videos.

Chickfilafan, does your TV have HDMI? The HD 4850 comes with a DVI to HDMI converter so you can use that to connect to your TV if it has an HDMI port.

As for recording things you will need a TV tuner, Hauppage make good TV tuners and they are not all that expensive.

If you are planning on regular not HD recording this card should be fine: Newegg.com - Hauppauge WinTV-PVR 150 MCE FM 1042 PCI Interface - TV Tuners & Video Devices

 

[Prototype]

Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 Yorkfield 2.5GHz - $270
Newegg.com - Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 Yorkfield 2.5GHz 6MB L2 Cache LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Processor - Processors

BioStar TForce P43 - $80 after MIR
Newegg.com - BIOSTAR TForce TP43D2A7 LGA 775 Intel P43 ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards

SAPPHIRE 100242L Radeon HD 4850 512MB - $155 after MIR.
Newegg.com - SAPPHIRE 100242L Radeon HD 4850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards

CORSAIR 4GB (2 x 2GB) DDR2 800 - $67 after MIR.
Newegg.com - CORSAIR 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory

SAMSUNG 250GB SATA 3.0Gb/s - $60
Newegg.com - SAMSUNG HD250HJ 250GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - Internal Hard Drives

LITEON 20X DVD Burner - $20
Newegg.com - LITE-ON Black 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 20X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache IDE 20X DVD±R DVD Burner - CD / DVD Burners

CoolerMaster Elite RC690 - $75
Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black SECC/ ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Computer Cases

OCZ GameXStream OCZ600GXSSLI 600W - $60 after MIR.
Newegg.com - OCZ GameXStream OCZ600GXSSLI 600W ATX12V Power Supply 100 - 240 V CB/CE/CSA/UL/FCC - Power Supplies

Total: $787.

I dont know much about TV tuners so i left room in the budget for one.

Enjoy.

Q6600
HD 4870
320GB,500GB,WD 640GB depends on how much u need and we will find the fastest

 

[Puddle Jumper]

That ram has bad timings. These Patriot Vipers are better.

Newegg.com - Patriot Viper 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory

 

[chickfilafan]

The 500gB hard drive should be good. My TV is not an HD . What OS does everyone recommend Vista or XP? Thanks for everyone's help!

 

[jasonalwaysready]

LITEON 20X DVD Burner - $20
Newegg.com - LITE-ON Black 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 20X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache IDE 20X DVD±R DVD Burner - CD / DVD Burners

$10 more for sata?
Newegg.com - LITE-ON Black 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 20X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA DVD Burner with LightScribe - CD / DVD Burners

 

[Prototype]

that sata lite-on has lightscribe

if u dont need it u can go with this one
Newegg.com - LITE-ON Black 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 20X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 20X DVD±R DVD Burner - CD / DVD Burners