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brian10jones   06-14-2009 at 10:37:40 AM

im looking to build a computer, not for gaming but just to browse the web on and occasionally watch some videos with no lag. i may even want to watch some hd video files as well as i have my computer hooked up to my tv. im looking for a build in the 300-400 dollar range, nothing fancy but i just need to upgrade from what im running on now, i need everything But an OS


APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: In the next week

BUDGET RANGE: $400 or less

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: watch HD movies, internet usage and basic school apps

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, OS (I have XP home that I can use and save ~$80)

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Newegg


Message edited by brian10jones on 06-14-2009 at 10:46:32 AM
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computersss   06-14-2009 at 11:59:13 AM
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edit: double post


Message edited by computersss on 06-14-2009 at 12:03:13 PM
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helios2052   06-14-2009 at 02:56:43 PM
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Aren't we forgetting something....

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ohiou_grad_06   06-15-2009 at 04:48:16 AM
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HHmm, lol. Might also want to consider AMD given the budget.

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Fortunex   06-15-2009 at 09:08:38 AM
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AMD Athlon X2 7850 Kuma + ASUS M4A78-E motherboard combo -$183.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.198663

Antec 300 case + Antec earthwatts 380w PSU combo -$84.94
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.196654

G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory -$46.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820231122

Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - OEM -$74.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822136319

Total: $395.91

If you need a DVD burner, you can downsize the hard drive to something like this:

Western Digital Caviar Black WD5001AALS 500GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822136320

to fit it into your budget.


Message edited by Fortunex on 06-15-2009 at 09:16:06 AM
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Fortunex   06-15-2009 at 09:08:56 AM
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Oops, double post.


Message edited by Fortunex on 06-15-2009 at 09:09:43 AM
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