The core requirements for my current machine (mobo, case, PSU[the psu with the case died], ram, and harddrive) cost me right at 280$, 300ish with shipping and all totaled.
I now have ordered a 6600GT and another HD, but regardless.. for 280$, my computer flew.
For the price you would pay for a midrange brand computer you could build it up easily just as good (but guaranteed better) cheaper.
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Originally Posted by chicken24 ok.. Thanks.
Now.. I need some opinions on parts for it.. :) If you dont care.. just list some things you would suggest. But please, Keep the price reasonable.. not super cheap.. But not 3 grand either.. |
Everything surrounds your MOBO. First, search up motherboards and pick one you like. Personally, I would get a 939pin AMD 64 processor with PCI Express x16 (for the most up to date AMDs and video cards) and maybe a chipset.
Then, you go from there. Buy a case and PSU (I reccomend Aspire PSU's. Very fast and reliable, cheap too) that surrounds your Mobo choice. Make sure, for instance, you buy a socket 939 AMD 64bit processor that your motherboard supports. Make sure you buy a case that will have room for both your Mobo and PSU (and also make sure you buy a case that supports the size/shape of your mobo. Ex: MicroATX mobos with MicroATX or regular ATX case.)
Buy the ram that is compatable with your Mobo also.
Hard drive and dvd/floppy drives are variable; buy whatever you want for whatever you want to spend. WHen the chosen parts come to your door (please ask if you don't know; would be a shame to see you waste money on parts that don't work together) follow the Mobo instruction manual to mount your motherboard to the Case, attatch processor/processor heat sink, install all the power and whatnot, etc.
Have fun, mamke sure you ask before you buy if ya' ain't sure