Hi from emberix

emberix · 07-February-05, 05:34 PM

Hi im new to this website. It looks really cool. I want to start building my first pc soon, and I'm just saving up for it now. I want to make it pretty affordable; around $350 not including the monitor. If you have any suggestions please let me know.

Rob · 07-February-05, 05:38 PM

Hi and welcome to PR!

So, ready to build your first pc, huh? That's got to be pretty exciting.

Just a few quick questions, though...

What kind of background do you have (i.e., do you know the different types of mobo manufacturers, ram, etc.)?

What is it you want to do with your computer? Gaming? Graphical applications?

That would probably be a good start for us helping you out down the road when it comes time to pick your parts. If you haven't heard of it, there is a site called www.newegg.com that's a pc builder's best friend.

Let us know,

Rob

Wordbiker · 07-February-05, 05:44 PM

Welcome to PimpRig emberix!

Well, looks like Rob beat me to the punch, but yeah...NewEgg is a great place to start. Some ideas on what your intended use is for the PC would help a lot, as a gaming rig requires more video card than a surfing rig. You may want to check out the Socket A based mobos, as the Sempron is about the cheapest thing going, but you can upgrade to a lot more CPU later.
Best of luck with it.
Wordbiker

TYCOON · 07-February-05, 05:45 PM

AMD Athlon XP 2500+ "Barton" - $77
ABIT "NF7-S2" nForce2 Ultra 400 - $59
Beige ATX Mid tower Case with 350W Power Supply - $21
Dynatron CPU Cooler for Socket A(copper) - $10.50
Maxtor DiamondMax 10 200GB - $101
ASUS ATI RADEON 9550 Video Card - $63
256MB Pc3200 - $32

Wordbiker · 07-February-05, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by TYCOON


	AMD Athlon XP 2500+ "Barton" - $77 ABIT "NF7-S2" nForce2 Ultra 400 - $59 Beige ATX Mid tower Case with 350W Power Supply - $21 Dynatron CPU Cooler for Socket A(copper) - $10.50 Maxtor DiamondMax 10 200GB - $101 80 left over for speakers keyboard and mouse, not sure what you want as a CD-ROM...plus gamming? I dont know need more info, a $20 vid card could work..ormabey you want somethign more.

You might want to include some RAM in that list bro.

EDIT: And an OS or license.

Emberix, unless you're already planning on OCing, I'd go for a retail CPU with a stock heatsink/fan. The warranty is 3 years, and you can always upgrade to a better cooler later.

TYCOON · 07-February-05, 05:51 PM

I would go with a dell, sub 350$ pcs suck in comparison, sorry. Thats TOO budget. Like tek said at some point, most no-one can touch their budget systems.

Joose · 07-February-05, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by TYCOON


	I would go with a dell, sub 350$ pcs suck in comparison, sorry. Thats TOO budget. Like tek said at some point, most no-one can touch their budget systems.

tycoon, that's about $450 canadian, bud...plenty for a good system, and better than what you'd get from [sm]ell...besides...where's the fun in unboxing a pre-built??

TYCOON · 07-February-05, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by pimp joose


	tycoon, that's about $450 canadian, bud...plenty for a good system, and better than what you'd get from [sm]ell...besides...where's the fun in unboxing a pre-built??

I have seen a dell flyer with pcs sarting at 350 without a monitor, that comes with speakers and keyboard and mouse, not to mention a warrenty. I would assume im receiving Canadian flyers....

I told my auntie to buy that pc.

The price was untouchable. Assuming that 350CND.....

emberix · 07-February-05, 07:47 PM

Hi again,

Yes, I do know about newegg.com and its great service. I do know about motherboards, their brands, their compatibility etc. I have read a book all about pc construction so i know how to assemble one.
I am probably looking for a system to run on an Athlon XP processor on a decent motherboard. I would want to play modern games on my pc but i dont need opitmal performance.

Thanks for all ur help and advice everyone.

TYCOON · 07-February-05, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by emberix


	Hi again, Yes, I do know about newegg.com and its great service. I do know about motherboards, their brands, their compatibility etc. I have read a book all about pc construction so i know how to assemble one. I am probably looking for a system to run on an Athlon XP processor on a decent motherboard. I would want to play modern games on my pc but i dont need opitmal performance. Thanks for all ur help and advice everyone.

You wont be playing ANY modern games on a 350$ computer, sorry. I hope you like counter strike 1.6. Becuase that along with quake 3 will be your best friends with a pc like that.

I would save till $500; $500 can get you somewhere.

07-February-05, 05:34 PM		#1 (permalink)
emberix Apex Techie Wannabe	Hi from emberix Hi im new to this website. It looks really cool. I want to start building my first pc soon, and I'm just saving up for it now. I want to make it pretty affordable; around $350 not including the monitor. If you have any suggestions please let me know.

07-February-05, 05:45 PM		#4 (permalink)
TYCOON Apex Tech God	AMD Athlon XP 2500+ "Barton" - $77 ABIT "NF7-S2" nForce2 Ultra 400 - $59 Beige ATX Mid tower Case with 350W Power Supply - $21 Dynatron CPU Cooler for Socket A(copper) - $10.50 Maxtor DiamondMax 10 200GB - $101 ASUS ATI RADEON 9550 Video Card - $63 256MB Pc3200 - $32 Last edited by TYCOON; 07-February-05 at 05:50 PM..

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emberix Apex Techie Wannabe	thanks for ur advice Hi again, Yes, I do know about newegg.com and its great service. I do know about motherboards, their brands, their compatibility etc. I have read a book all about pc construction so i know how to assemble one. I am probably looking for a system to run on an Athlon XP processor on a decent motherboard. I would want to play modern games on my pc but i dont need opitmal performance. Thanks for all ur help and advice everyone.

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07-February-05, 05:38 PM		#2 (permalink)
Rob Advocatus Diaboli	Hi and welcome to PR! So, ready to build your first pc, huh? That's got to be pretty exciting. Just a few quick questions, though... What kind of background do you have (i.e., do you know the different types of mobo manufacturers, ram, etc.)? What is it you want to do with your computer? Gaming? Graphical applications? That would probably be a good start for us helping you out down the road when it comes time to pick your parts. If you haven't heard of it, there is a site called www.newegg.com that's a pc builder's best friend. Let us know, Rob

07-February-05, 05:44 PM		#3 (permalink)
Wordbiker Apex Tech God	Welcome to PimpRig emberix! Well, looks like Rob beat me to the punch, but yeah...NewEgg is a great place to start. Some ideas on what your intended use is for the PC would help a lot, as a gaming rig requires more video card than a surfing rig. You may want to check out the Socket A based mobos, as the Sempron is about the cheapest thing going, but you can upgrade to a lot more CPU later. Best of luck with it. Wordbiker

07-February-05, 05:51 PM		#6 (permalink)
TYCOON Apex Tech God	I would go with a dell, sub 350$ pcs suck in comparison, sorry. Thats TOO budget. Like tek said at some point, most no-one can touch their budget systems.