$700 LAN Build

[enforcerfx]

Tired of my friends using my brand new computer(cost 3400 with monitor) Im thinking along the lines of building a cheap Computer that they can use when they come over. Nothing fancy, just within that price range. If i can get CS Source, COD2, and like Bf2 on medium graphics, that would be fine. What i dont need is the following:Monitor(16'CRT Viewsonic) Mouse, Keyboard, speakers(plan to find some cheap ones) Your suggestions are greatly appreciated. Im really not caring if its amd or intel, single or dual core, as long as it works, and runs games decently. One question on Windows OEM products, what comes with them? And what doesnt come with them? Thanks, really appreciate it.

 

[enforcerfx]

Ill probably throw in some of the extra TT 80mm LED fans i have too, probably 2 of them. If thats any help to you guys.

 

[califflash]

check out my posting here: $730 best buidl. That should be able to handle everything your wanting. Also, on the OEM stuff you get an OS disc and a cd key on the back of the little disc protector that's it. No manual or anything, but that's really all you need anyway since it is a full windows version.

 

[enforcerfx]

Ya i did see that, looks pretty good. Im trying to save as much cash as possible. Maybe ill get a cheaper case, thats it. But overall, it is nice for the price your looking for. Still open to suggestions.

 

[enforcerfx]

Still open to suggestions.......

 

[qwazzy]

Still open to suggestions.......

Lol:

SUggestons:

D 805-should be enough

7600GT

an Antec power supple or so lol

2 GB of memory-wow memory is soo expensive now

mobo: something basic not more than $150

CD rw and stuff yea you know that get one lol

 

[enforcerfx]

Alright, sounds good. Still open to suggestions.

 

[sweetpants]

ASUS A8N-SLI Deluxe Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 SLI ATX AMD Motherboard
104.99

APEVIA (ASPIRE) X-Infinity ATXB6KLW-BK/420 Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case ATX 420W power supply for AMD/Intel Power Supply - Retail
59.99

Kingston HyperX 1GB (2 x 512MB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM Unbuffered DDR 400 (PC 3200) Dual Channel Kit System Memory - Retail
103.99

XFX PV-T71G-UDF7 GeForce 7900 GT (470MHz) 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card - Retail
269.99

AMD Athlon 64 3700+ San Diego 2000MHz HT 1MB L2 Cache Socket 939 Processor - Retail
99.00
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Total = 637.96

This isn't necessarily what I recommend, personally I would get a name brand PSU. I'm just showing you what parts can be had with 700 bucks

 

[dougie_boy]

Alright, sounds good. Still open to suggestions.

Case
MSI micro ATX 939
XFX 7900gt
3700+ Sandy core AMD 939 (1 meg cache)
1 gig of kingston hyperx DDR
Sony DVDWR
160 gig hd
its would rock your world and its small enough to be tucked away.

yours for $692.55 - tax.

 

[sweetpants]

I didn't even think of that, that's a good idea!

I always love my SFF systems. They are a blast to mod/work on. They can be a pain in the ass to install (depending on how it's made).

EDIT: I didn't realize you DID not a hard drive, so my above post might not work out very well

 

[enforcerfx]

Alright, sounds good. Still open to suggestions.

Case
MSI micro ATX 939
XFX 7900gt
3700+ Sandy core AMD 939 (1 meg cache)
1 gig of kingston hyperx DDR
Sony DVDWR
160 gig hd
its would rock your world and its small enough to be tucked away.

yours for $692.55 - tax.

Thats a awesome setup for the price im looking for. I guess no one mentioned that i needed windows? Maybe ill just downsize on some things. Considering that case though. How reliable are the shuttle PSUs? Never used one before.

 

[sweetpants]

Alright, sounds good. Still open to suggestions.

Case
MSI micro ATX 939
XFX 7900gt
3700+ Sandy core AMD 939 (1 meg cache)
1 gig of kingston hyperx DDR
Sony DVDWR
160 gig hd
its would rock your world and its small enough to be tucked away.

yours for $692.55 - tax.

Thats a awesome setup for the price im looking for. I guess no one mentioned that i needed windows? Maybe ill just downsize on some things. Considering that case though. How reliable are the shuttle PSUs? Never used one before.

I don't believe that's a shuttle, but I can vouch for shuttle SFF. They are great, I had a Barton 2500+ @ 3200+ in one of those and ran surprisngly cool. The only drawback was the power supply.. .it didn't have enough connectors for the card that I really wanted... but other than that is was a cool little box, attracted quite a bit of attention at LAN parties.

 

[enforcerfx]

Alright, sounds good. Still open to suggestions.

Case
MSI micro ATX 939
XFX 7900gt
3700+ Sandy core AMD 939 (1 meg cache)
1 gig of kingston hyperx DDR
Sony DVDWR
160 gig hd
its would rock your world and its small enough to be tucked away.

yours for $692.55 - tax.

Thats a awesome setup for the price im looking for. I guess no one mentioned that i needed windows? Maybe ill just downsize on some things. Considering that case though. How reliable are the shuttle PSUs? Never used one before.

I don't believe that's a shuttle, but I can vouch for shuttle SFF. They are great, I had a Barton 2500+ @ 3200+ in one of those and ran surprisngly cool. The only drawback was the power supply.. .it didn't have enough connectors for the card that I really wanted... but other than that is was a cool little box, attracted quite a bit of attention at LAN parties.

Cool. Well, I'm trying to save as much money as possible on this setup. Maybe ill downsize on the video card to a x1800xt, and maybe get a Coolermaster Centurion 5. Everything else i will keep though. Its all compatible right? Also, need help on a PSU.

 

[adrenalin]

AMD Athlon 64 3000+ AM2 $85 $97.75
Asus M2NPV-VM Socket AM2 $105 $120.75
eVGA 7600 GT KO
Corsair TWINX Dual Chen PC6400 $518.08
Microfly mATX Case w/ 400w PSU
$736.58 - 25MIB = $711.58

This is what i got PLUS S/H AND TAX in canadian so it will be a lot cheaper in US.

and it's a microfly case. just add in a HD and a ODD.

 

[enforcerfx]

Hmmm thats interesting, ill look into that. Thanks.

 

[sweetpants]

I may get evil glares for this, but if you're looking for bang for buck you may want to consider a case+powers supply combo.

I have only ordered a handful of cases that come with them (the actual case I originally listed) and have not had a problem with the power supply that comes with it. *shrugs* something you may want to think about as well, I'm sure 99% of the people here will say don't skimp out on it.

 

[enforcerfx]

I may get evil glares for this, but if you're looking for bang for buck you may want to consider a case+powers supply combo.

I have only ordered a handful of cases that come with them (the actual case I originally listed) and have not had a problem with the power supply that comes with it. *shrugs* something you may want to think about as well, I'm sure 99% of the people here will say don't skimp out on it.

What about the Antec Sonata II package? Comes with Antec case, and 450w SmartPower Powersupply?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811129155

 

[sweetpants]

I think it seems like a decent deal if you want both together. You can get cheaper for sure, but you may either be skimping somewhere or a company is trying to jip you, know what I mean?

 

[enforcerfx]

I think it seems like a decent deal if you want both together. You can get cheaper for sure, but you may either be skimping somewhere or a company is trying to jip you, know what I mean?

True, but Im told thats the Antec Sonata package is one of the more Case/PSU packages that dont crap out on you. Ill be looking into it more, thanks guys.