Can I reduce the price?

[AndyBogard]

That Seagate Hard drive at ZipZoomFly, but with FREE 2nd day shipping = savings of $???

http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/...jsp?ProductCode=101565


The same MSI 6600GT but at ZZF, with FREE 2nd day shipping = savings of $2 + free shipping savings

http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/...jsp?ProductCode=321916


The same Corsair memory but at ZZF, with FREE 2nd day shipping = costs $4 more at ZZF, but FREE shipping should make that up and maybe more

http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/...p?ProductCode=80098-21


Those Logitech speakers from ZZF, no FREE shipping on these though, suggest you order serperatly from stuff you get FREE shipping with from ZZF = savings of $30, if you order before 1/31 you also get a $10 mail in rebate making a savings of $40

http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/...jsp?ProductCode=360410


Windows XP PRO from ZZF, with FREE 2nd day shipping = savings of $1 + free shipping savings

http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/...jsp?ProductCode=604631


That should save a good chunck of change right there.

 

[Crescent13]

Do you think the monitor is ok?

 

[AndyBogard]

I think the monitor is ok, but don't buy it from JR.com. The cheapest they ship that monitor for is $90+. Buy that monitor from Newegg, they have it for $3 cheaper and only $25 shipping.

 

[Melchior]

1500 is already too much to me for a PC :/

 

[Maverick]

good recommendations guys...but I think we should convince him to raise his price to $2000 if he wants an LCD + a future proof overclockable box.

 

[overst33r]

what the heck you need windows 64bit for?

 

[Gamingphreek]

READ THE ENTIRE THREAD BEFORE POSTING, IT HAS BEEN UPDATED

(No caps key is not stuck )

What are you guys blind or something!?

-Kevin

 

[MrCodeDude]

Power Supply: Pc Power & Cooling 510 SLI with PFC $309.95
Get a good Fortron/Source, Antec, Enermax, OCZ, etc. PSU for 1/3rd the price.
SAVINGS: $200

Power Supply Cooling: Antec 92mm, 3 pin, BB Fan $11.99
Get rid of this
SAVINGS: $12

Case Cooling: Antec 80mm Green UV Fan $7.95 x 4 = $31.80
Get $2.00 fans from SVC.
SAVINGS: $20

UV Liquid Additive: Xoxide Green UV Dye $9.99
Get rid of this
SAVINGS: $10

Motherboard: DFI LANParty UT nF4 SLI-D $299.00
Get a non-SLI nF4 board, like the non-SLI DFI LanParty
SAVINGS: $145

Processor Thermal Paste: Cooler Master HTK-002 High Performance Thermal Compund $10.99
Get AS5 from SVC.
SAVINGS: $5

Hard Drives: Western Digital Raptor 74 GB $239.99 x 2 = $479.98
Get 1 Raptor for OS/Apps/Games. Get a regular HD for storage/etc.
SAVINGS: $200

Hard Drive Cooling: Koolance HD-40-HO6 HD $41.99
lololololol. Hard Drive Cooling
SAVINGS: $42

Memory: 2x512MB PC3200 PDP Patriot XBL Memory $220.50

Optical Drive: Plextor PX-716SA $149.00
Get an NEC 3500A. $63
SAVINGS: $86

Mouse & Keyboard: Logitech Cordless Desktop MX for Bluetooth $179.95
If you want to save money, buy the FAR mice from OfficeMax they have in their weekly ad.
SAVINGS: $180

Speakers: Logitech X-530 $79.95
You're cutting fat, get rid of these and live with 2.1 for awhile.
SAVINGS: $80

Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Professional 64-bit Edition $387.95
You're joking. Check the FS/FT forums, I've bought XP Pro 32bit for $50 off there.
SAVINGS: $340

Security: Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security $49.95
AVG =
SAVINGS: $50

Display: Dell 2005FPW = :heart:

I've shaved $1370 ($1150 if you include the memory I gave him) off the price of your system. Get rid of your $200 case all your water-cooling and you'll be able to fit in the Display and Memory in your $1500 budget.

 

[MrCodeDude]

Originally posted by: Zebo
Processor
AMD Athlon 64 2800+ 1.8GHz "Newcastle" Processor Retail
+
Chaintech VNF3-250 NForce3 250 Motherboard Retail
$190@mwave
Overclcok to 3800 levels.

Depends on the chip you get. I'd say a safer bet would be getting the 3000+ and getting it to 3800 levels

 

[incinerate55]

why in the world would he want an LCD... LCD is crap, especially for gaming. Plus its more expensive. Total waste of money

 

[Gerbil333]

Originally posted by: Gamingphreek

(No caps key is not stuck )

-Kevin

Didn't feel like it


I think he's on the right track now.

 

[dennisjai215]

is this guy "wee-tall-did"? if you are spending that much on garbage why did you pick out only a 200$ cpu? go for the amd fx55

 

[Gamingphreek]

Originally posted by: incinerate55
why in the world would he want an LCD... LCD is crap, especially for gaming. Plus its more expensive. Total waste of money

Hmmm, i think a better question is "Why are you posting?" All you are doing is trolling, because you obviously dont know what you are talking about.

-Kevin

 

[Gamingphreek]

Originally posted by: dennisjai215
is this guy "wee-tall-did"? if you are spending that much on garbage why did you pick out only a 200$ cpu? go for the amd fx55

If you would read the later posts you would have known that the system has been modified heavily, and he only wants to spend $1500.

-Kevin

 

[MrCodeDude]

Originally posted by: incinerate55
why in the world would he want an LCD... LCD is crap, especially for gaming. Plus its more expensive. Total waste of money

LOL.

 

[JRez]

I can't believe I made it through this entire thread

Crescent,

Looks like you've made some much more sensible choices based on the guidance and advice given by the many respondants.

Cutting corners on the monitor, pick up the KDS 19" CRT @ Office Depot when it's on sale for under $100 after rebate and coupon. It's a decent pick and is backed by a decent 3-year warranty. The LCD can be picked up at a later date and it never hurts to have a backup monitor in case something goes wrong

 

[bharok]

Originally posted by: Crescent13
How about this?

Power Supply: OCZ Mod Stream 450 Watt Power Supply $90.00
Info at: http://www.ocztechnology.com/p...modstream_power_supply
Sold at: http://www.newegg.com/app/View...tion=17-104-154&depa=0

Case: Diablo Tek Black Demon $34.99
Info at: http://www.tigerdirect.com/app...INGDF&CMP=OTC-SHOPPING
Sold at: http://www.tigerdirect.com/app...INGDF&CMP=OTC-SHOPPING

Motherboard: Chaintech NVF4/Zenith VE $135.00
Info at: http://www.chaintechusa.com/tw...asp?MPSNo=13&PISNo=318
Sold at: http://www.newegg.com/app/View...tion=13-152-049&depa=1

Processor: AMD Athlon 64 3200+ $199.99
Info at: http://www.amd.com/us-en/Proce..._118_9485_9487,00.html
Sold at: http://www.tigerdirect.com/app...INGDF&CMP=OTC-SHOPPING

Processor Cooling: Zalman CNPS7000B-Cu Cooler $38.99
Info at: http://www.zalmanusa.com/usa/p...sp?idx=141&code=005009
Sold at: http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/...034&affiliate=shopping

Processor Thermal Paste: Arctic Silver 5 $3.99
Info at: http://www.arcticsilver.com/as5.htm
Sold at: http://www.dealsonic.com/arsi5hi3sith.html

Video Card: MSI NX6600GT $187.00
Info at: http://www.msicomputer.com/pro...600GT-TD128E&class=vga
Sold at: http://www.newegg.com/app/View...tion=14-127-147&depa=1

Hard Drives: Seagate Barracuda 700.8 SATA NCQ $135.00
Info at: http://www.seagate.com/cda/pro...ail/0,1081,633,00.html
Sold at: http://www.newegg.com/app/View...tion=22-148-066&depa=0

Memory: Corsair Value Select VS1GBKIT $134.00
Info at: http://www.corsairmemory.com/corsair/valueselect.html
Sold at: http://www.newegg.com/app/View...tion=20-145-440&depa=1

Optical Drive: NEC ND-3520A BK $62.99
Info at: http://www.newegg.com/app/view...RW+Dr&CMP=OTC-d3alt1me
Sold at: http://www.newegg.com/app/view...RW+Dr&CMP=OTC-d3alt1me

Mouse & Keyboard: Logitech MX Duo $54.99
Info at: http://www.logitech.com/index....ID=2162,CONTENTID=6831
Sold at: http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/...211086&affiliate=yahoo

Speakers: Logitech X-530 $79.95
Info at:
http://www.logitech.com/index....ID=2177,CONTENTID=9067
Sold at: http://www.logitech.com/index....ID=2177,CONTENTID=9067

Display: Samsung SyncMaster 997DF $189.88
Info at: http://product.samsung.com/cgi...ser=&prod_id=LE19ISBBQ
Sold at: http://www.jr.com/JRProductPag....datafeed.SAM+997DF-TT

Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Professional $135.99
Info at: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/default.mspx
Sold at: http://store.viosoftware.biz/wixpprsp2oem.html


Total Price With Tax: $1,571.26

Can anybody think of a way to save $71.26?

dont pay full price for windows
for acemple i got mine for free from MSDNAA - which I also got for free
ask a relative that has msdnaa and has neve used it .. .

 

[BigHurt]

cant you get a beta copy of xp pro 64 for free?

 

[amol]

Originally posted by: BigHurt
cant you get a beta copy of xp pro 64 for free?

theres a catch . . . its BETA

 

[Crescent13]

I think I'm going to go with CRT, because even the best LCD isn't as good as a CRT half it's price.

 

[Crescent13]

Originally posted by: JRez

Crescent,

Looks like you've made some much more sensible choices based on the guidance and advice given by the many respondants.q]

:beer:. Thanks Everybody! I am learning alot about computers on this forum!

 

[Dough1397]

when the keyboard costs nearly as amuch as the cpu he wants

the psu costs MORE liek twice as much as the cpu does.... that is sad...

 

[Gamingphreek]

You know what is even more sad... when you refuse to read the entire post yet you reply anyway.

-Kevin