New Computer.

[maxwell91]

Hey guys, im thinking about putting a new computer together to run along with my main computer which is the following:
1GB ram,
ATI Radeon 9550,
P 4 2.00 GHZ,
120 GB - 7200 RPM + 28 GB 5400 RPM HDD
2x CD/DVD drives.


Its a pretty decent computer, but i was wondering: If you guys had 800 USD what parts would you put twards a new computer (Starting from scratch of course.)

 

[franklin97355]

That would depend on what the computers will be used for.

The answer is "42"

 

[paparazi]

At this moment in time and on that sort of budget I would say:
Intel Core2 Duo (possibly 6300/6400)
One of the more budget oriented Intel 965 chipset mtherboards ie: MSI 965P NEO or Intel DP965LT
Nice big SATA II hard drive say a 320gig westerndigital Caviar SE16 (16meg)
Quality case and power supply, maybe an Antec Sonata or similar (400watt or above) think this case actually comes with a quality 450watt unit.
Possibly an Nvidia 7600GT (if budget allows) or ATI X1800GT
Nice DVDRW LG? seem pretty good ATM
A Gig of DDR2 branded memory something like Corsair PC5300 value (if you can push to a value 6400 DDR2 that would be even better)
I'm trying to keep within budget but suspect the graphics card may have taken it a bit over so may have to be taken down a peg.
Martin


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