Building New Comp need help!
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theerobby
, Aug 25 2008 09:26 PM
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Posted 25 August 2008 - 09:26 PM
theerobby
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Posted 26 August 2008 - 06:09 AM
jt1990
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You're probably better off just building a new computer. If you did an upgrade, you'll still have the worst of whatever you leave in the system.
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Posted 26 August 2008 - 09:01 AM
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I would suggest a new build.
Couple start-off questions...
1) How experienced are you with the internal parts of a computer, diassembly/reassembly?
2) What do you want to use this new computer for? Give percentages... (ex: 50% Internet Browsing, 25% hardcore games, 25% photo editing).
Couple start-off questions...
1) How experienced are you with the internal parts of a computer, diassembly/reassembly?
2) What do you want to use this new computer for? Give percentages... (ex: 50% Internet Browsing, 25% hardcore games, 25% photo editing).
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Posted 26 August 2008 - 05:28 PM
theerobby
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Ok well i can put a computer together and take out the parts and i would be using this computer for gaming and the internet
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Posted 26 August 2008 - 05:57 PM
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Kool. And what is your budget?
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Posted 27 August 2008 - 06:49 PM
theerobby
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i would like to spend around $900-$1000 on it. if possible ! 
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Posted 27 August 2008 - 10:17 PM
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I think a much better system can be built for $1000 than can be bought for $1000. I am awaiting my new system's parts, it is an AMD Quad 9950 system, I spent around $1200 after the first video card. But, you could get it down to $1k by downgrading the processor a bit (possibly to an Intel Core 2 Duo, or to a smaller AMD Quad) and downgrading the video card one step.
I can provide a detailed list if you are interested, at least we can start there and drum out the details after you take a look at it.
I can provide a detailed list if you are interested, at least we can start there and drum out the details after you take a look at it.
Edited by CrazyIvan007, 27 August 2008 - 10:18 PM.
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Posted 28 August 2008 - 09:17 AM
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Do you need the other parts like monitor, keyboard, mouse and OS? $1000 is a lot already if you have those other parts to re-use.
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Posted 28 August 2008 - 06:41 PM
theerobby
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no i was planning on just gettin new mother board, video card, ram, and processor and hard drive
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Posted 01 September 2008 - 09:49 PM
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Okay theerobby, I'm assuming you're going to be putting Vista on this, right? 
PSU and Case come in a Combo deal on Newegg right now, you may be able to make use of this and save $$$
PSU
Case
And the rest (and then I'm off for lunch
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Motherboard
Video Card
CPU
RAM
HDD
DVD Burner
Comes to $999.92, so make use of rebates and combos and you'll get it cheaper.
Don't forget you'll need to add an OS to this build, this is $1000 on the box only.
Troy
PSU and Case come in a Combo deal on Newegg right now, you may be able to make use of this and save $$$
PSU
Case
And the rest (and then I'm off for lunch
):Motherboard
Video Card
CPU
RAM
HDD
DVD Burner
Comes to $999.92, so make use of rebates and combos and you'll get it cheaper.
Don't forget you'll need to add an OS to this build, this is $1000 on the box only.
Troy
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Posted 02 September 2008 - 09:05 AM
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You can get Vista 64-Bit off of newegg or TigerDirect for $109.99. I got it, it is pretty cool. Things have changed a bit, but not so much you can't figure it out.
One thing I noticed which was different is that there is a "Program Files" folder and a "Program Files (x86)" folder. Kinda different, but now need to look multiple places for whatever...
One thing I noticed which was different is that there is a "Program Files" folder and a "Program Files (x86)" folder. Kinda different, but now need to look multiple places for whatever...
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