Tom's Hardware > Forum > Homebuilt Systems > New System Build > Good newegg deal

Good newegg deal

Forum Homebuilt Systems : New System Build - Good newegg deal

Tom's Hardware: Over 1.4 million members in 6 different countries available to answer all your high-tech questions. Sign up now! Its free!
Ask the community Add a reply
Word :    Username :           
 
nonewsgoodnews   10-06-2009 at 08:22:53 PM

I'm looking into building a new computer for windows 7. (I can get it for $30 because I'm a student)
I don't really play games (use 360 for that) but if I can play some games like half life/counterstrike/team fortress, Unreal Tournament that would be great.

I saw this deal on newegg and wondered what you guys though(I would add a video card to this)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.262083

I just want a fast and cheap computer that runs windows 7 nicely.

Add a reply
Sponsored Links
Register or log in to remove.
nonewsgoodnews   10-06-2009 at 08:23:58 PM

Oops I left off the question mark... I wanted to know if this was a good deal. :(

Reply to nonewsgoodnews
englandr753   10-06-2009 at 08:59:07 PM

You can probably make do with that, its not a bad deal but I just am not a fan of using ECS motherboards. I would rather build my system around an Athlon II cpu since there are (for now) more upgrade options in the future.

CPU 66.00 free shipping
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819103687

Motherboard 79.99 (10.00 rebate & free shipping)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813131381

Memory 74.99 (15.00 rebate free shipping)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820145247

Use the same hard drive and you should be fine. I take it you have the rest of your system you are going to reuse?

This will cost you a little more than the other build you found but IMO is a more solid system. You could go Intel as well by using the same E5300 and a comparable motherboard that supports ddr2.




------------------------------ EVGA 780i mobo | EVGA GTX 275 | Q9550 OC @ 3.6Ghz | 8Ghz 1066Mhz Corsair Memory | Corsair 1000 watt PSU | Coolermaster Stacker CM830 Case | Ultra TEC CPU Cooler | Vista Ultimate 64

 

Reply to englandr753

zipzoomflyhigh   10-06-2009 at 09:08:19 PM

That system would play those games just fine with a decent video card. The E5300 is a great overclocker and would hit 3.5ghz easily (so would the X2 245)

I also am not a fan of ECS mobo's but its a pretty good deal.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] _-14125277


Message edited by zipzoomflyhigh on 10-06-2009 at 09:09:21 PM
Reply to zipzoomflyhigh
nonewsgoodnews   10-06-2009 at 09:18:08 PM

Thanks, I was worried about the motherboard but it seemed like a good deal.
Do you guys not like ECS because they are badly made(its going to die on me in a week or something..) or because they have crappy bios(not from experience, just what I read).

I'm on an old sempron system right now and just want something decent that will last for a few years.

They had others bundles here:
http://promotions.newegg.com/Intel [...] 18x118.gif

I could probably get the core 2 bundle but I would be able to get a graphics card now if I got the one I picked.

I still need a case/ power supply but I can get those relatively cheap.

Reply to nonewsgoodnews
mavanhel   10-06-2009 at 09:19:39 PM

The only problem with the E5300 is that the LGA 775 socket is a dead end path. There are no more CPUs being made for this socket and as such, has basically no upgrade potential. I would recommend the x2 245 as well.

Reply to mavanhel
nonewsgoodnews   10-06-2009 at 09:29:08 PM

Yeah, to be honest I probably wouldn't try to upgrade this computer. Its replacing a really old computer(sempron 1.6ghz, 768mb ram, On board SiS graphics) and I just want something that isn't dog slow. I'm a poor college student, so I want something decent and cheap. (maybe I can go high end once I graduate in 2 years... )

Even though there are no new chips, I could upgrade this too a quad core 775 chip right? Maybe those will drop down cheap eventually and I can get one of those.

Reply to nonewsgoodnews
mavanhel   10-06-2009 at 09:32:33 PM

If you are stuck on the LGA 775 socket, then I would stay away from the quadcore if you're not looking to do a lot of video/photo editing. A higher dual core clock will be a lower quad core for almost all basic computing tasks. Try using http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/ [...] ild-advice and we can probably help you better.

Reply to mavanhel
nonewsgoodnews   10-06-2009 at 09:51:29 PM

Thanks, I wasn't going to update it anytime soon.(probably never. :lol:)
This will be my school/ windows 7 test computer. I don't want to spend a lot of cash (maybe $350 total). If I got an amd II I wouldn't be able to get 4gigs of ram for the same price with any of the deals.

So far if I get that link and the graphics card zipzoom linked too I can get out for about that.

I'm just worried about the motherboard now.

Reply to nonewsgoodnews
nonewsgoodnews   10-06-2009 at 10:05:55 PM

I just priced out a dell and it would be $524
For something with same processor, amount of ram, and worse video card.

I'm at

$215 (mobo, ram, processor, hard drive)
$70(video card)
$70 Case and power supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811147118
$28 DVD burner
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827106289
#30 Windows 7 Home Premium

$413

This is pretty good right?



Reply to nonewsgoodnews
mavanhel   10-06-2009 at 10:11:31 PM

I don't know, that PSU could be a bit sketchy since apparently there's no documentation at all. All we know is that it's 500W, but there is nothing saying that it's 80+ certified or anything. It might be safer to spend a little more and get a trustworthy PSU.

Message quoted 1 times
Reply to mavanhel
angry_ducky   10-06-2009 at 10:20:44 PM

mavanhel wrote :

I don't know, that PSU could be a bit sketchy since apparently there's no documentation at all. All we know is that it's 500W, but there is nothing saying that it's 80+ certified or anything. It might be safer to spend a little more and get a trustworthy PSU.



May I offer this Corsair 400 watt unit for $30 after mail-in rebate?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817139008

Reply to angry_ducky
geofelt   10-06-2009 at 10:23:05 PM

A psu is the last place you should economize.

How about the Antec 300 and 430w psu for $85.95?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811129065
It is a case and psu that will be useful for a much stronger build later.

Otherwise, the low cost combo parts are fine.

Reply to geofelt
mavanhel   10-06-2009 at 10:23:22 PM

I accept your offer you angry_duck

Reply to mavanhel
zipzoomflyhigh   10-06-2009 at 10:28:56 PM

Your gonna pay at least $15 for shipping on that case.


The Intel quad cores probably wont drop in price, they will just dissappear. I mean look at the history of the Q6600/6700, they never went down in price.
Intel knows theres people out there with dual core 775 platforms that want to upgrade but dont want to upgrade everything, so they will sell them at the now price eventually.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] _-17139008

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] _-11147126

$19.99 w/free shipping after promo code EMCMLLT57.

So case and corsair power supply for $50 after rebate. Both shipped free.


Message edited by zipzoomflyhigh on 10-06-2009 at 10:32:46 PM
Reply to zipzoomflyhigh
Ask the community Add a reply
Tom's Hardware > Forum > Homebuilt Systems > New System Build > Good newegg deal
Go to:

There are 1409 identified and unidentified users. To see the list of identified users, Click here.

Forum map
Bestofmedia Forum ©
2000-2009 Bestofmedia Group
Page generated in 0.311 seconds
Sponsored links
  • Ask the community now
  • Publish
Ad
Related Topics
See all relatives topics
Related Content
They won a badge
Join us in greeting them