Rate my parts!

[JFry]

Hello all, building my sister a computer for the holidays and I was wondering what you guys thought of the parts I selected. Comments or suggestions?


Keyboard/Mouse----$30
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=23-109-118&depa=0
OS----$93
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproductdesc.asp?description=37-102-151&DEPA=6
DVD Burner----$60
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=27-151-210&depa=1
Crappy Speakers----$7
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproductdesc.asp?description=36-401-015&DEPA=0
Case w/PSU----$34
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=11-124-014&depa=1
Fans X2----$16
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=11-999-113&depa=0
512 RAM----$65
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=20-223-009&depa=1
Processor----$43
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=19-103-156&depa=1
Mobo----$43
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=13-138-019&depa=1

Note that I have a monitor, hard drive, and graphics card already from other sources. Just trying to make a pretty basic internet/office type computer. Also I noticed on the OS page that they want you to buy hardware with the OS. At first I thought this meant you needed a hard drive, but then I noticed that they say the same thing on the keyboard/mouse page. Can anybody elaborate? Cheers!

 

[bryanf445]

i would suggest these speakers over the ones you pick...http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=36-131-013&depa=0
my brother has them and they work great

 

[JFry]

Hey thanks for the tip I think I'll go with that. Who'd of thought you could get a subwoofer for $8.25.

 

[wbcninjaofmist]

newegg has the amd xp 2600+ for 90$ , I highly recommend just paying 47 more $ . Especially since you are getting her a dvd burner. When burning , a faster processor is quite helpful. Also for just 47 shed be getting a huge increase in speed. good luck

 

[Killing2Live]

thats kinda sad that the operating system is the most expensive part

 

[wbcninjaofmist]

Actually i believe thats the same dvd burner i got form newegg.com 3 weeks ago. Works great , burned almost 30 rentals so far and its quiet and fast. But!! like i said if shes gonna be burning movies please dont leave her with that processor.

 

[sinkoman]

I pity all you fools who are paying 80-90 usd for xp HOME when my neighbor (who is working on the longhorn development team) is getting me xp PRO for 20 usd! :smoking:

Sorry that had to come out.

Looks good, but the processor seems a bit too blegh. I know it's just for office/sister stuff, but i'd say maybe even a 22 would be better. Maybe even a sempron? Don't know how those are.

 

[Asus]

That is a slower CPU but it also does not come with a heatsink/fan!
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Also, your board does not support PC3200 so why not spend a little more on a Brand name memory that will last and a little less on speed. Mushkin

 

[wbcninjaofmist]

I pity all you fools who are paying 80-90 usd for xp HOME when my neighbor (who is working on the longhorn development team) is getting me xp PRO for 20 usd! :smoking:

Sorry that had to come out.

Looks good, but the processor seems a bit too blegh. I know it's just for office/sister stuff, but i'd say maybe even a 22 would be better. Maybe even a sempron? Don't know how those are.

L O L at ^^ Hows about free for 5 pcs? Yes my friend

gave me xp for the fam's pcs ( 4 ) and for my pc ( 1 ). for a grand total of 5 , 20$ less than what your paying. O and he had to use some type of hacked login but they all work superbly + svpack2. :smoking:

on another note just wish my 9800 pro didnt die on me this morning... cant see shit on my pc ( on one of the fam's right now ) Voided the warranty by adding a cooler so im screwed until after finals tomorrow- gotta get another one. - christmas $$ i really dont have too ;(

 

[sinkoman]

L O L at ^^ Hows about free for 5 pcs? Yes my friend

gave me xp for the fam's pcs ( 4 ) and for my pc ( 1 ). for a grand total of 5 , 20$ less than what your paying. O and he had to use some type of hacked login but they all work superbly + svpack2. :smoking:

on another note just wish my 9800 pro didnt die on me this morning... cant see shit on my pc ( on one of the fam's right now ) Voided the warranty by adding a cooler so im screwed until after finals tomorrow- gotta get another one. - christmas $$ i really dont have too ;(

Was it from an official microsoft dude, or just some guy who hacked it?

Oh and my 9800 pro's alive and kicking. It is getting lower on benchmarks than I would expect it to, but today I just noticed I have a 160 watt psu (god damn HP's! cant wait till I have enough money for my first build) so that might be the reason.

 

[JFry]

That is a slower CPU but it also does not come with a heatsink/fan!
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Also, your board does not support PC3200 so why not spend a little more on a Brand name memory that will last and a little less on speed. Mushkin

Aw crap I knew I was forgetting something. Will this hsf work with that processor?
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=35-106-041&depa=0

I do hate to get such an old processor but I'm spending more than I want to as it is. At any rate the order is already in so I'm stuck with it.

 

[Vigilante]

Aw crap I knew I was forgetting something. Will this hsf work with that processor?
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=35-106-041&depa=0

I do hate to get such an old processor but I'm spending more than I want to as it is. At any rate the order is already in so I'm stuck with it.

That HSF should work, although it says for Athlon XP's and thats an athlon thunderbird...

 

[niLeGreatFun]

i am also concerened about the OS being the most expensive part in your system :S

 

[wbcninjaofmist]

yes and no

Was it from an official microsoft dude, or just some guy who hacked it?

Oh and my 9800 pro's alive and kicking. It is getting lower on benchmarks than I would expect it to, but today I just noticed I have a 160 watt psu (god damn HP's! cant wait till I have enough money for my first build) so that might be the reason.[/QUOTE

The xp was official but he had a login that could be used many times for some type of system service. It doesnt really matter if its hacked or not though anyways because it runs great , updates , and i got service pack 2 with no problems.

got my 9800pro the other day and i will NOT! void my warranty again. I plan on getting the x800 but ill just wait till the summer i guess.