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kazev2   05-23-2008 at 07:58:35 AM

hi, i'm looking to build a computer for about ~700 dollars. maybe some light gaming and little multitasking. this will be my first attempt at building a pc so i dont want to do any overclocking.

Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811146025
OS:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146025
CPU:thinking an amd x2 5000
GPU: 8600gt maybe?
MOBO: need something compatable
HDD: 200 gig ish?
Optical Drive:
PSU: included i think
sorry im very newb!!! but i wanna try building a comptuer
i'll be purchasing everything from newegg.
any help is appreciated thanks!

oh and what does OEM mean?

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mihirkula   05-23-2008 at 09:07:47 AM
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Ok do you have a monitor...if yes, then:

CPU: Intel E8400: $190

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L : $85

RAM: 2GB DDR2 800 Crucial Ballastix : $30

GPU: 8800GT 512mb: $160

Hard Drive: 500GB Seagate 7200.11 : $85

DVD RW: SAMSUNG Black 20X DVD burner: $34

PSU: Corsair 550VX : $70

Total: $655

That's a lot of firepower and you still save $50 from your budget.

------------------------------ Intel E6750 * Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L * Galaxy 8800GT 512mb 620MHz* Corsair VX450 * 2GB Transcend 667* 2x120GB Seagate SATA * Altec Lansing ATP3*
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sepayne21   05-23-2008 at 12:58:45 PM
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you should really consider the overclocking thing. It's almost wrong to not overclock an intel processor.

I think OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer. for a CPU it basically means it doesn't come with a Heatsink/Fan for procs. Also, for windows OS, OEM versions give some extra restrictions you wouldn't encounter with a full version.


Message edited by sepayne21 on 05-23-2008 at 01:02:35 PM
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o1die   05-23-2008 at 01:00:12 PM
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Oem means the item comes in a plain wrapper and usually has a shorter warranty. You don't save much, so I usually get the item boxed. For cpus, you get a 3 year warranty instead of the usual 30 days; for motherboards, 1-3 year warranty instead of 30-90 days. Intel and amd won't even bother processing any warranty claims for oem, so always get the retail boxed cpu, just for the warranty, whenever possible.

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evongugg   05-23-2008 at 01:24:48 PM
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mihirkula's choices are good.

Go with 4GB of RAM if you can.
DVD-RW: go with Samsung SH-203B or N.

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