crypt Posted January 23, 2005 Posted January 23, 2005 Hey, Im totally new at OCC, and someone suggested I ask here.I plan on building my own computer, but there is the budget restraints... I should be able to make $500 to pay for 1/2 of the computer (my parents said theyd pay for the other half) and for my $1000 budget, I want to get the biggest bang for my buck, even if it does involve me elctrocuting myself a few times. I first, need to know what core components I'd need, and does anyone have a good setup for my budget? I'm a big gamer, but I mainly play FPS games like Battlefield 1942 and Counterstrike:Source. Also,I have an older, way older NEC Multisync FE700 monitor, do you think I shoudl buy a new one, or keep it?Any help will be appreciated, Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel Posted January 23, 2005 Posted January 23, 2005 Ok I made the following Set Up Cpu: AMD 64 3500+ 939 http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc....ufactory=BROWSE MotherBoard:Asus A8V-E DELUXE Via K8T890 Athlon 64 (PCIX) http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetai...ductCode=240419 VideoCard: Chaintech Nvidia 6600GT (PCI X) http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc....ufactory=BROWSE HardDrive: Hitachi 250gb Sata http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc....ufactory=BROWSE Ram: Mushkin Dual pack 184pin ddr400 2x512 http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc....ufactory=BROWSE Monitor: HKC 17inch CRT http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc....ufactory=BROWSE Floppy: sony http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc....ufactory=BROWSE Cd-rw (DVD): Samsung http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc....ufactory=BROWSE Case: Raidmax with 420W psu Http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc....ufactory=BROWSE Total: about 1100 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DECwakeboarder Posted January 24, 2005 Posted January 24, 2005 If you change the 3500+ to a 3200+ that should get you closer, if not under your budget. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bionix Posted January 24, 2005 Posted January 24, 2005 and change mobo's to that new EPOX one everyone is raving about. Somone else will know the right model I'm talking about. You should also try and get 150 or 200 for a nice 17-19" CRT at bestbuy or something. I wouldnt get an el cheapo if i were you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
crypt Posted January 24, 2005 Posted January 24, 2005 Wow, thanks for the quick replies,I think I could earn another $50 in time for daniel's list. but do instruction come with all the parts? Or do I need to look on the net for instructions? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniel Posted January 24, 2005 Posted January 24, 2005 1 Question This comp will bring no software! do u have a Win XP? ____________EDIT______________- here is a link to the EPOX Mobo its 200 bucks .. 50 more than teh Asus http://www.genitechcomputers.com/products/...oard/index.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
henbenley Posted January 24, 2005 Posted January 24, 2005 For building it, if you've ever played with the insides of your current computer then it should be pretty easy. Dont force anything, if it doesnt go in smoothly then it doesnt belong there. After a quick google search for computer building guides I found this site which looks pretty good: http://www.buildyourown.org.uk/ Just do some more searching for guides or lookup stuff on the manufacters website or the documentation that came with the product. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
crypt Posted January 24, 2005 Posted January 24, 2005 (edited) Lol daniel, yeah, I figured that, also, I think your link daniel doesnt go to the Epox product there, but Ill find it. So henbenley, your saying its like making a puzzle, if it doesnt look right, dont do it? Cause if its that easy, then I should easily be able to, and not require major help from guides (although I probably will use them) **EDIT** And daniel, I think I may change the case, thats possible, right? Edited January 24, 2005 by crypt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
henbenley Posted January 24, 2005 Posted January 24, 2005 Yeah its kinda like a puzzle, I never thought of it like that. Except some things can go in more than 1 place (PCI cards can go in any slot). Be careful with the IDE cables (if your using IDE drives) that you put them in the master slot first and put the CD drives in the slave slot. I did my first build after just looking at my other pre-built computer and seeing what each part looks like and where it went in the one system and then put it in the same spot on the new system. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hardnrg Posted January 24, 2005 Posted January 24, 2005 not sure how the FE700 compares... but i have the FE750+ and it has better colour, sharpness, and contrast than any crt or lcd i've seen in the last 10 years... you could probably save some money by just using the FE700 and maybe upgrade it later... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ste Posted January 24, 2005 Posted January 24, 2005 Heres a good topic for tips on building your own computer http://forums.overclockersclub.com/Buildin...ter-t30727.html Now Im about in the same position u are, cept I didn't really have a spending limmit. I knew some things about computers but I knew i would have to know more, so I cought a handy book called Building A PC For Dummies, answered all my questions, however if u don't wanna buy it, you could alwaus goto a borders type store and read the whole thing der and not buy it. hehe< cheapo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
crypt Posted January 24, 2005 Posted January 24, 2005 Ok, I browsed through some of that link Ste, and what exactly are anti-static wristbands? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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