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Anonymous   10-31-2009 at 07:56:30 AM

I'm currently looking at attempting to build a pc for close to $400. I would like opinions on computer hardware, and links to cheaper/better value parts if possible. It would also be nice to know about any compatibility issues that I'm not aware of.

CD/DVD Drive:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827118031

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

Motherboard:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813128394

RAM:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820134487

Case:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811147098

Hard Drive:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applica [...] &CatId=134

OS:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6832116752


Yes, I'm planning on using the motherboards integrated graphics card.

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eberleeeee   10-31-2009 at 08:22:59 AM
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Compatibility wise its pretty good.
The only concern that I have is that I don't trust power supplies that come with cases. They have a tendency to be bad and could fry the whole computer.
I would suggest going with the Antec 300 that comes with the power supply. It is a very good one and it will only cost you ~$30 more.

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eberleeeee   10-31-2009 at 08:44:58 AM
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If you aren't planning on doing anything real intense with your build then that laptop isn't a bad idea.

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Anonymous   10-31-2009 at 03:32:03 PM
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Daggs wrote :

how about this quad combo?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Comb [...] mbo.278844

 

I fear that this deal ends today...good find though. I'm not planning on buying this PC quite yet...

 

The Laptop intrigues me....

 


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Compatibility wise its pretty good.
The only concern that I have is that I don't trust power supplies that come with cases. They have a tendency to be bad and could fry the whole computer.
I would suggest going with the Antec 300 that comes with the power supply. It is a very good one and it will only cost you ~$30 more.

 

Have you had any personal experience with the antec 300? From the looks of the reviews, it looks like it has some drawbacks.

 

EDIT: A friend of mine claimed that my 1GB of RAM would bottleneck my whole system. Has anyone found this to be true?


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