got 500-600 bucks to spend

[edub2006]

hey guys i need to build a quick pc for 500-600 bucks...it just needs to be all around ok. not a gaming rig just surf and store machine. any feed back would be great.

 

[BlingBlingArsch]

asrock dual sata 2 = 50,-
A64 3000+ = 100-110,-
Arctic Alpin heatsink+fan = 10,-
2x512mb Ram = 70-80,-
hdd 200gb = 80-90,-
Centurion 5 Case = 50-60,-
cheap graphics card = 50,-
PSU Enermax Liberty, FSP Fortron, Tagan, BeQuiet = 50-65,-
DVD Burner from LG, NEC = 45,-



these are european prices but me thinks they should be close to US prices though.

 

[SpeedZealot369]

Just get a dell, the cheapest dell you can find. I saw some deals that were cheap and came with nice lcd monitors form dell. This way you get service and you don't have to worry

 

[sniperruff]

http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/sna.aspx?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&~topic=dod

warm deal.

 

[BlingBlingArsch]

well ok, ur free to go to hell....i mean dell. :/ :]

 

[edub2006]

lol thaks guys...

 

[imported_rod]

For that sort of money, a Dell will probably offer the best value for money...

RoD

 

[Remedy]

It depends on what you're trying to do with the system application wise as well what set of components you need as if this was an upgrade of your previous or a flat out complete build. With $600, I'd build with a Pentium-D 805.

Pentium-D 805$127

Asus X200 mATX $73

1GB PC5400 DIMM $75 each or $150 for a pair.

Enhance ENP-5240G 400w Dual-core PSU$45

X-Qpack mATX chassis$74

Maxtor 200GB HD $69

BenQ DW1650 DVD+R$36

Sub-total of $575.

But this is all based on what your needs are.

 

[LOUISSSSS]

2nd dell

 

[bamacre]

http://outlet.us.dell.com/ARBOnlineSale.../InventorySearch?c=us&cs=22&l=en&s=dfh

Hurry. Sort by price. I see six <$200 systems.

 

[Malak]

I'm with the Dell crowd. They offer the best cheap machines out there. Go in when there is a deal, I got a $1000 Dell for under $600 for my folks, and that was with a 17" flat panel. Can't go wrong with that.

 

[w00t]

Originally posted by: BlingBlingArsch
asrock dual sata 2 = 50,-
A64 3000+ = 100-110,-
Arctic Alpin heatsink+fan = 10,-
2x512mb Ram = 70-80,-
hdd 200gb = 80-90,-
Centurion 5 Case = 50-60,-
cheap graphics card = 50,-
PSU Enermax Liberty, FSP Fortron, Tagan, BeQuiet = 50-65,-
DVD Burner from LG, NEC = 45,-



these are european prices but me thinks they should be close to US prices though.

I'd take this over a dell.

edit: all it would need is a graphics card and it would be a good gaming rig than future upgrade he could oc that processor and get two gigs along with a 6800GS or something.

 

[bamacre]

Originally posted by: w00t

Originally posted by: BlingBlingArsch
asrock dual sata 2 = 50,-
A64 3000+ = 100-110,-
Arctic Alpin heatsink+fan = 10,-
2x512mb Ram = 70-80,-
hdd 200gb = 80-90,-
Centurion 5 Case = 50-60,-
cheap graphics card = 50,-
PSU Enermax Liberty, FSP Fortron, Tagan, BeQuiet = 50-65,-
DVD Burner from LG, NEC = 45,-



these are european prices but me thinks they should be close to US prices though.

I'd take this over a dell.

edit: all it would need is a graphics card and it would be a good gaming rig than future upgrade he could oc that processor and get two gigs along with a 6800GS or something.

Antec Solution SLK1650B Black Steel ATX Mini Tower Computer Case 350W Power Supply - Retai
$68.98
http://tinyurl.com/zwu8k

Asus A8S-X SIS 756 Athlon 64(FX)/64 X2 Dual-Core Skt939 DDR ATX Motherboard
$69.00
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=247045

AMD Athlon 64 3000+ Processor (Venice) Socket 939 Retail
$117.80
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=80699-5

Corsair VS1GBKIT400 1GB Kit DDR400 PC3200 CAS2.5 Value Select Memory Retail
$72.50
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=80098-21

Western Digital WD Caviar SE WD800JD 80GB Serial ATA 7200RPM Hard Drive w/8MB Buffer
$50.90
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=101206-1

NEC ND-3550A 16X Double Layer DVD±RW Drive (Black) OEM
$37.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16827152058

MSI NX7600GT-T2D256E GeForce 7600 GT PCI Express 256MB DDR3 Video Card w/TV-Out & Dual DVI Retail
$184.99
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=321983

Total Price Shipped:
$602.16

$10 MIR on 7600 GT puts it under $600 shipped

 

[EagleEye]

Originally posted by: bamacre

Originally posted by: w00t

Originally posted by: BlingBlingArsch
asrock dual sata 2 = 50,-
A64 3000+ = 100-110,-
Arctic Alpin heatsink+fan = 10,-
2x512mb Ram = 70-80,-
hdd 200gb = 80-90,-
Centurion 5 Case = 50-60,-
cheap graphics card = 50,-
PSU Enermax Liberty, FSP Fortron, Tagan, BeQuiet = 50-65,-
DVD Burner from LG, NEC = 45,-



these are european prices but me thinks they should be close to US prices though.

I'd take this over a dell.

edit: all it would need is a graphics card and it would be a good gaming rig than future upgrade he could oc that processor and get two gigs along with a 6800GS or something.

Antec Solution SLK1650B Black Steel ATX Mini Tower Computer Case 350W Power Supply - Retai
$68.98
http://tinyurl.com/zwu8k

Asus A8S-X SIS 756 Athlon 64(FX)/64 X2 Dual-Core Skt939 DDR ATX Motherboard
$69.00
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=247045

AMD Athlon 64 3000+ Processor (Venice) Socket 939 Retail
$117.80
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=80699-5

Corsair VS1GBKIT400 1GB Kit DDR400 PC3200 CAS2.5 Value Select Memory Retail
$72.50
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=80098-21

Western Digital WD Caviar SE WD800JD 80GB Serial ATA 7200RPM Hard Drive w/8MB Buffer
$50.90
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=101206-1

NEC ND-3550A 16X Double Layer DVD±RW Drive (Black) OEM
$37.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16827152058

MSI NX7600GT-T2D256E GeForce 7600 GT PCI Express 256MB DDR3 Video Card w/TV-Out & Dual DVI Retail
$184.99
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=321983

Total Price Shipped:
$602.16

$10 MIR on 7600 GT puts it under $600 shipped

Wow, nice system.

Way better than Dell + higher build quality- but you don't get an OS/ Monitor so it might not be worth the trade off.

 

[bamacre]

Originally posted by: EagleEye
Wow, nice system.

Way better than Dell + higher build quality- but you don't get an OS/ Monitor so it might not be worth the trade off.

Well, it would depend on what kind of deal you can get on a Dell. And the refurbs are the best bet, hotter than any deal Dell would give on a new system. I use an upgraded Dell refurb as my gaming system, I could have never built the same system for what I paid.

 

[edub2006]

where is the refurb section on dells website? and thats a great system bam! something along those lines would be great..thanks

 

[GnomeCop]

yep, a dell w/an lcd monitor could be had for that ballpark price sometimes, def worth a look

 

[bamacre]

Originally posted by: edub2006
where is the refurb section on dells website? and thats a great system bam! something along those lines would be great..thanks

Provided a link above.

 

[bob4432]

dell, i just saw one advertised for ~$350 with a lcd....crazy prices

 

[svsnow]

for the first post...
why in the hell would he need an aftermarket cooler..
especially on a venice.. the stock cooler would let most hit 2.7 .....and hes not overclocking...

 

[George Powell]

I would go down the Dell route. Not only do you get a computer, but OS, monitor, only one company to deal with for warranty (if required) and most if not all peripherals you might require.

 

[BlingBlingArsch]

Originally posted by: svsnow
for the first post...
why in the hell would he need an aftermarket cooler..
especially on a venice.. the stock cooler would let most hit 2.7 .....and hes not overclocking...

depends on the price difference between the boxed and tray version. sometimes u can save a few bucks goin with the tray version and a nice aftermarket cooler. plus i guessed the alpin should be a bit more silent, i never had a AMD cooler in my hands though.