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GUIDE: Recomended Builds By JB514
Hey guys, I made a guide to give an idea of what us “Tech Forum†users would typically recommend for a general build in a certain budget range. I see the same things being recommended over and over. I think this guide would be a nice place to showcase builds that we are constantly repeating everyday to people. It will try to keep the prices and parts updated as everyone sees fit. Suggestions are welcome and encouraged, so we can try and make these builds the best we can. I've put together what I think the best builds are for these price ranges and your input would be great. My goal is to have a regularly updated guide with the most current parts, prices, and performance for the money. Let me know if you think this is a bad idea guys, it's not final, but hears what I got so far…
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With all the various computer parts to choose from, it's sometimes hard to decide which combination is best. This guide is designed to give you, the builder, what we here at Tech-Forums believe to be the best all around build, for your particular budget. These are of course general builds that might not be ideal for you, but serve as a good starting point.
Reader Note 1: For standardization purposes, all items are linked and priced to newegg.com. Other sites such as Zipzoomfly.com are also highly recommended for competitive pricing.
Reader Note 2: Cases are not listed in the build due to the individuality factor in choosing a case. Case prices and other accessories should be added onto the cost.
Reader Note 3: Prices do not include the cost of shipping which should be factored into your final purchase price.
Hears a link to an excel spreadsheet which has all the information below, so you can customize it yourself. The spreadsheet is dynamic, so totals update themselves.
http://home.comcast.net/~jumping_bean14/Computer_Guide.xls
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139001&Tpk=Corsair+520W+Power+Supply
Components:
Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3R $129.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128050
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo Q6600 $299.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115017
Ram: G.Skill 2GB HZ's $129.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231065
Graphics: EVGA 8800GTX 768MB $516.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130072
Drives
Hard Drive 1: Seagate Barracuda 7200 320GB $79.99
Hard Drive 2: Seagate Barracuda 7200 320GB $79.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148140
Optical: SAMSUNG Black 18X $39.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151141&Tpk=SH-S183L
Cooling
Heatsink/Fan: Tuniq Tower 120 59.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835154001
Totals $1,401.92 + Case + Shipping - Rebates
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139001&Tpk=Corsair+520W+Power+Supply
Components
Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3R $129.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128050
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo Q6600 $299.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115017
Ram: G.Skill 2GB HK's $114.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231114
Graphics: EVGA 8800GTS 320MB $279.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130082
Drives
Hard Drive 1: Seagate Barracuda 7200 250GB $67.99
Hard Drive 2:Seagate Barracuda 7200 250GB $67.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822148144
Optical: SAMSUNG Black 18X $39.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151141&Tpk=SH-S183L
Cooling
Heatsink/Fan: ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 $34.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186134&Tpk=ARCTIC+COOLING+Freezer+7
Totals $1,105.93 + Case + Shipping - Rebates
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817104934
Components
Motherboard: BIOSTAR TFORCE 550 Socket AM2 $79.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813138026
CPU:AMD Athlon 64 X2 3600+ Brisbane $59.00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103036
Ram: G.Skill 2GB HK's $114.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231114
Graphics: EVGA GeForce 8800GTS 320MB $279.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130082
Drives
Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 250GB $67.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822148144
Optical: SAMSUNG Black 18X $29.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151133
Cooling
CPU Cooler: ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 64 Pro $24.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16835185125
Totals $743.93 + Case + Shipping - Rebates
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817104953
Components
Motherboard: BIOSTAR TFORCE 550 Socket AM2 $79.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813138026
CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 3600+ Brisbane $59.00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103036
Ram: G.Skill 2GB HK's $114.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231114
Graphics: EVGA 7900GS $124.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130056
Drives
Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 250GB $67.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822148144
Optical: SAMSUNG Black 18X $29.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151133
Cooling
CPU Cooler: ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 64 Pro $24.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16835185125
Totals $541.93 + Case + Shipping - Rebates
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119077
Normal: Antec P180 $129.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129154
Normal: Antec Nine Hundred $139.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021&Tpk=antec+900
Normal: Thermaltake Armor $149.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133154
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824116075
20.1": SCEPTRE X20WG $199.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824112006
22": SCEPTRE X22WG $249.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824112009
22": Samsung 226BW $319.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001096
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104178
Logictech G5 45.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104191
Razer Copperhead 68.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826153105
Hey guys, I made a guide to give an idea of what us “Tech Forum†users would typically recommend for a general build in a certain budget range. I see the same things being recommended over and over. I think this guide would be a nice place to showcase builds that we are constantly repeating everyday to people. It will try to keep the prices and parts updated as everyone sees fit. Suggestions are welcome and encouraged, so we can try and make these builds the best we can. I've put together what I think the best builds are for these price ranges and your input would be great. My goal is to have a regularly updated guide with the most current parts, prices, and performance for the money. Let me know if you think this is a bad idea guys, it's not final, but hears what I got so far…
================
With all the various computer parts to choose from, it's sometimes hard to decide which combination is best. This guide is designed to give you, the builder, what we here at Tech-Forums believe to be the best all around build, for your particular budget. These are of course general builds that might not be ideal for you, but serve as a good starting point.
Reader Note 1: For standardization purposes, all items are linked and priced to newegg.com. Other sites such as Zipzoomfly.com are also highly recommended for competitive pricing.
Reader Note 2: Cases are not listed in the build due to the individuality factor in choosing a case. Case prices and other accessories should be added onto the cost.
Reader Note 3: Prices do not include the cost of shipping which should be factored into your final purchase price.
Hears a link to an excel spreadsheet which has all the information below, so you can customize it yourself. The spreadsheet is dynamic, so totals update themselves.
http://home.comcast.net/~jumping_bean14/Computer_Guide.xls
$1,500-1,600
Power: Corsair 520W Power Supply $124.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139001&Tpk=Corsair+520W+Power+Supply
Components:
Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3R $129.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128050
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo Q6600 $299.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115017
Ram: G.Skill 2GB HZ's $129.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231065
Graphics: EVGA 8800GTX 768MB $516.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130072
Drives
Hard Drive 1: Seagate Barracuda 7200 320GB $79.99
Hard Drive 2: Seagate Barracuda 7200 320GB $79.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148140
Optical: SAMSUNG Black 18X $39.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151141&Tpk=SH-S183L
Cooling
Heatsink/Fan: Tuniq Tower 120 59.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835154001
Totals $1,401.92 + Case + Shipping - Rebates
$1,200-1,300
Power: Corsair 520W Power Supply $105.00 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139001&Tpk=Corsair+520W+Power+Supply
Components
Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3R $129.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128050
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo Q6600 $299.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115017
Ram: G.Skill 2GB HK's $114.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231114
Graphics: EVGA 8800GTS 320MB $279.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130082
Drives
Hard Drive 1: Seagate Barracuda 7200 250GB $67.99
Hard Drive 2:Seagate Barracuda 7200 250GB $67.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822148144
Optical: SAMSUNG Black 18X $39.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151141&Tpk=SH-S183L
Cooling
Heatsink/Fan: ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 $34.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835186134&Tpk=ARCTIC+COOLING+Freezer+7
Totals $1,105.93 + Case + Shipping - Rebates
$900-1,000
Power: FSP Group (Fortron Source) AX500 $86.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817104934
Components
Motherboard: BIOSTAR TFORCE 550 Socket AM2 $79.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813138026
CPU:AMD Athlon 64 X2 3600+ Brisbane $59.00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103036
Ram: G.Skill 2GB HK's $114.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231114
Graphics: EVGA GeForce 8800GTS 320MB $279.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130082
Drives
Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 250GB $67.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822148144
Optical: SAMSUNG Black 18X $29.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151133
Cooling
CPU Cooler: ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 64 Pro $24.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16835185125
Totals $743.93 + Case + Shipping - Rebates
$600-700
Power: FSP Group AX400-PN $39.99 - $7.84 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817104953
Components
Motherboard: BIOSTAR TFORCE 550 Socket AM2 $79.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813138026
CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 3600+ Brisbane $59.00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103036
Ram: G.Skill 2GB HK's $114.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231114
Graphics: EVGA 7900GS $124.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130056
Drives
Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 250GB $67.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822148144
Optical: SAMSUNG Black 18X $29.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151133
Cooling
CPU Cooler: ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 64 Pro $24.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16835185125
Totals $541.93 + Case + Shipping - Rebates
Cases
Budget: Coolermaster Centurion 5 $49.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119077
Normal: Antec P180 $129.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129154
Normal: Antec Nine Hundred $139.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021&Tpk=antec+900
Normal: Thermaltake Armor $149.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133154
Monitors
20": ViewSonic Q20WB Black 20" $199.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824116075
20.1": SCEPTRE X20WG $199.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824112006
22": SCEPTRE X22WG $249.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824112009
22": Samsung 226BW $319.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001096
Mice
Logictech MX518 39.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104178
Logictech G5 45.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104191
Razer Copperhead 68.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826153105