build cheap computer, need help plz

lonz358 · 01-07-2009, 04:29 AM

Hey everyone I'm new and would appreciate it if any of you can help me with a few questions.

I'm currently using a HP Compaq dc5000 Small Form Factor PC, yea I know old lol but I'm tired of this antique and want to upgrade to something little better. So I would like to know if I can buy a new "cheap" motherboard and graphics card can I use parts in this computer to put in the new one? I know i can put the hard drive, dvd drive etc. but what about the processor and things like that because I have never built a computer before and need some help. I have 759 ram but its ddr so I will need a motherboard that supports it or it will go to waste.

I have a $300.00 budget to work with, Thanks

zedman3d · 01-07-2009, 06:06 AM

Newegg.com - ASUS P5KPL-CM LGA 775 Intel G31 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard - Intel Motherboards
Newegg.com - Intel Pentium E5200 Wolfdale 2.5GHz 2MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor - Processors - Desktops
Newegg.com - CORSAIR 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Desktop Memory
Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER Elite RC-330-KKR1 Black SECC ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 350W Power Supply - Computer Cases
Newegg.com - LITE-ON Black 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 20X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache IDE 20X DVD±R DVD Burner - CD / DVD Burners
Newegg.com - Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD3200AAKS 320GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - Internal Hard Drives
Newegg.com - EVGA 512-P3-N954-TR GeForce 9500 GT 512MB 128-bit GDDR2 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Desktop Graphics / Video Cards

That comes to around $380, and thats your whole setup including new ram because its not worth it to stick with DDR1. There are also rebates included in that in which you would be getting to the low $3xx mark.

Fat.Clown · 01-07-2009, 11:38 AM

AMD Athlon X2 4850e 2.5GHz 2 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket AM2 45W Dual-Core Processor
55
Foxconn A7GM-S AM2+/AM2 AMD 780G HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
67 + shipping
HEC 6C28BSX585 Black / Silver Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 585W Power Supply
60
Kingston HyperX 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory
26
ASUS EAH3450/DI/256M Radeon HD 3450 256MB 64-bit GDDR2 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Low Profile Video Card
30

$238

woot I am under $300 what do I win?

stalin90 · 01-07-2009, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Fat.Clown

woot I am under $300 what do I win?

dvd drive, and hard drive...

also case + psu combo u picked is very crappy

lonz358 · 01-07-2009, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat.Clown

AMD Athlon X2 4850e 2.5GHz 2 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket AM2 45W Dual-Core Processor
55
Foxconn A7GM-S AM2+/AM2 AMD 780G HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
67 + shipping
HEC 6C28BSX585 Black / Silver Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 585W Power Supply
60
Kingston HyperX 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory
26
ASUS EAH3450/DI/256M Radeon HD 3450 256MB 64-bit GDDR2 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Low Profile Video Card
30

$238

woot I am under $300 what do I win?

I was wondering can I use the case I have now or would that be a bad idea?

Fat.Clown · 01-07-2009, 01:34 PM

I don't know the dimensions of your case, I can't say that everything will fit

and as stalin pointed out, power supply is crappy.

lonz358 · 01-07-2009, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fat.Clown

and as stalin pointed out, power supply is crappy.

ok so are there any cases around that price of the case you suggested that isn't crappy?

zedman3d · 01-07-2009, 06:58 PM

I still believe that my build is superior, considering that you get over $50 of rebates as well which would bring it to around $300. I know your about to say dont depend on rebates but still. If i swapped the video card for the one you stated then surely it would be under $300.