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08-25-2009, 04:07 PM
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Super Techie Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 304
|  $300 Build for Sister.
I've been out of computer hardware for a while, help me out. We've already got a monitor. It was either this or a netbook, and no one wants to do their homework on those tiny things. So far I've got
e5200 $65
Mushkin 2GB Value $25
WD 160GB $40
DVD/RW $30
Keyboard $6
Mouse $10
Pad $10
Headset $10
I need help with the case and psu and motherboard. Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER Elite RC-330-KKR1 Black SECC ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 350W Power Supply - Computer Cases
This an option?
Anything I should reconsider? Thanks!
truebe
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08-25-2009, 04:12 PM
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Muffin Enthusiast Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Posts: 889
| Re: $300 Build for Sister.
well, whats going to be the main use for this pc? with $300, i dont know if you can get a gaming pc, but i see that youve included a headset into your budget, then again gaming might not be the only use for one, just curious.
do you also need an OS?
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08-25-2009, 04:21 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Morgantown, WV Posts: 5,258
| Re: $300 Build for Sister.
__________________ R.I.P. Danny L. Trotter
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08-25-2009, 05:37 PM
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Super Techie Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 304
| Re: $300 Build for Sister.
She needs it for school online. The build hikari made looks nice. I forgot to mention she needs a webcam as well, and I don't know anything about those. I'm assuming the PSU in that case is fine then?
As for the Athlon 2 X2, what is a comparable Intel CPU, just so I can get an idea?
I do not need an os.
Thanks!
truebe
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08-25-2009, 05:45 PM
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Monster Techie Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,121
| Re: $300 Build for Sister.
The x2 250 is waaayy better than the e5200 you picked out. I'm not sure exactly, but the 250 beat the e7400 in some benchmarks I saw by a big margin. I'm sure it could beat even higher intel models.
Budget intel chips are overpriced.
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08-25-2009, 05:46 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Morgantown, WV Posts: 5,258
| Re: $300 Build for Sister.
Not really sure, those X2s are pretty new. Probably something from the e7xxx series. Looking at some benchmarks, it's outperformed by the E8xxx series, but nothing below that.
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08-25-2009, 09:34 PM
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Super Techie Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 304
| Re: $300 Build for Sister.
That's a great deal then!
So the PSU is good to go then? And can anyone recommend a webcam?
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08-25-2009, 09:48 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Morgantown, WV Posts: 5,258
| Re: $300 Build for Sister.
Logitech makes some decent webcams, other than that, I dunno specifics.
I would say the PSU is adequate, and CM brand PSUs aren't that bad in the grand scheme of things, they're pretty decent. It'll be good enough for general use.
__________________ R.I.P. Danny L. Trotter
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08-27-2009, 12:57 PM
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Super Techie Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 304
| Re: $300 Build for Sister.
I was wondering if this Motherboard/CPU combo was okay? Newegg.com - Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, Digital Cameras and more!
It's $10 cheaper.
Also, it says the Memory Standard is 1066 for that board, but if I use 800, it won't really matter, right? Or am I going to have to spring for 1066.
Ordering today! Thanks.
truebe
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08-27-2009, 02:42 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Morgantown, WV Posts: 5,258
| Re: $300 Build for Sister.
You'll be fine with 800 speed.
I don't like the look of that board, I don't trust Zotac as a brand. Not to mention the 8200 chipset is not that great either. The 785G would be better, and have better onboard graphics.
__________________ R.I.P. Danny L. Trotter
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