After browsing the forums and asking some questions, I think I'm finally ready to buy a new computer. This is one of the rare cases where it would cost more to build it myself. Does anyone have any comments / advice?
I've decided to overclock the CPU (to 2.2 - 2.5 Ghz) Since this is from Ibuypower.com, some of my choises are limited.
Processor: Athlon-64 X2 3800
Motherboard: MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum nForce4 Ultra Chipset w/7.1 Sound, Dual Gb LAN, S-ATA Raid, USB 2.0, IEEE 1394 PCI-E MB
Memory: 2048 MB [1024MB X2] DDR-400 PC3200 Memory Module Corsair-Value or Major Brand
Video Card: [PCI-Express 16x] Nvidia Geforce 6600GT 128MB
Hard Drive: 160 GB HARD DRIVES [S-ATA] Western Digital 160 GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache Hard Drive
Processor Cooling: CoolerMaster Liquid CPU Cooling Fan System Kit + 2 EXTRA CASE FANS
PSU: Standard Case Power Supply(420 W)
CD-RW/DVD-RW Drive: 16x DVD-ROM + 52x32x52 CD-RW Combo Drive Beige
Sound Card: 3D Premium Surround Sound Onboard
Speakers:600W PMPO 3 PCS Super Bass Subwoofer Speaker System
Total: $1,190
I've decided to overclock the CPU (to 2.2 - 2.5 Ghz) Since this is from Ibuypower.com, some of my choises are limited.
Processor: Athlon-64 X2 3800
Motherboard: MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum nForce4 Ultra Chipset w/7.1 Sound, Dual Gb LAN, S-ATA Raid, USB 2.0, IEEE 1394 PCI-E MB
Memory: 2048 MB [1024MB X2] DDR-400 PC3200 Memory Module Corsair-Value or Major Brand
Video Card: [PCI-Express 16x] Nvidia Geforce 6600GT 128MB
Hard Drive: 160 GB HARD DRIVES [S-ATA] Western Digital 160 GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache Hard Drive
Processor Cooling: CoolerMaster Liquid CPU Cooling Fan System Kit + 2 EXTRA CASE FANS
PSU: Standard Case Power Supply(420 W)
CD-RW/DVD-RW Drive: 16x DVD-ROM + 52x32x52 CD-RW Combo Drive Beige
Sound Card: 3D Premium Surround Sound Onboard
Speakers:600W PMPO 3 PCS Super Bass Subwoofer Speaker System
Total: $1,190