Building a new comp for my dad

2007-03-15 13:43:34

#1

OMG-AIDS: Member; +24|7027|Florida

I'm not sure about my dad's budget, but I know he wants a good desktop computer. He wants a 19" monitor so I picked this one out: http://www.newegg.com/product/product.a … 6824009091

I want to get him the best computer for the money, especially since he enjoys gaming too. I don't want any lower than 2GB of ram and was looking at this
G.SKILL: http://www.newegg.com/product/product.a … 6820231114
and this
Corsair: http://www.newegg.com/product/product.a … 6820145590

I prefer ATI over nVidia and want to get a good card, and was thinking 320mb at the lowest, but I will go nVidia if you guys recommend it. We've already got the HD's, but still need everything else. I came here since I know you guys really know your stuff. Thanks in advance.

Last edited by OMG-AIDS (2007-03-15 13:53:43)

2007-03-15 21:48:18

#2

link52787: Member; +29|6986

Umm....I heard that Corsair lately have quality problems.

For the graphic card, go for the Nvidia 8800GTS 320mb version.

I've used both ATi and Nvidia, I've experienced good and bad things about them.

2007-03-15 21:50:30

#3

Scorpion0x17: can detect anyone's visible post count...; +691|7230|Cambridge (UK)

I'd go for Crucial RAM in preference to Corsair or G.Skill.

Edit: also, when you say "everything else" - are the HDDs the only thing you've got - no mainboard, no case, no nothing? What spec HDDs?

Last edited by Scorpion0x17 (2007-03-15 21:51:59)

2007-03-15 21:53:38

#4

Scorpion0x17: can detect anyone's visible post count...; +691|7230|Cambridge (UK)

link52787 wrote:
I've used both ATi and Nvidia, I've experienced good and bad things about them.

A sentiment that should be applied to just about all hardware - it all works fantastically for some people and horribly for others. It's one of the joys of PC ownership...

2007-03-15 22:12:49

#5

claor: Member; +39|6879|Australia

RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6820145034

moniter: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6824014129

and a Nvidia 8800GTS

i have the 2 products in those link and love them... screeen is realy really good.

goodluck

2007-03-16 07:08:30

#6

OMG-AIDS: Member; +24|7027|Florida

I'm definitely going to consider that BenQ monitor, and the RAM. Thanks for the links.

The hard drives we're just going to pull from the current computer and reformat them since they're still running well, and that's all we'll be taking from that computer besides the keyboard and mouse.

2007-03-16 09:41:24

#7

strikeman67: Member; +5|7077

You should check at www.pricegrabber.com for competitive prices. I am in the process of upgradeing my PC and found that I could save $32.00 by looking at PriceGrabber as compared to 100% newegg.com.

2007-03-16 12:32:02

#8

OMG-AIDS: Member; +24|7027|Florida

I think I was planning on assembling it through NewEgg's wishlist and then shop around for the best prices, and once I have the overall thing look for savings and possible upgrades.

2007-03-16 13:04:35

#9

David.P: Banned; +649|6738

I recommend my monitor http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6824005075 it is awesome and the quality is amazing. It never had a problem for the past 6 months that i have owned it,cant say the same for that crappy benq i used to have. And what kind of cpu does he want? Core 2? Am2?

2007-03-16 13:29:09

#10

The#1Spot: Member; +105|7004|byah

strikeman67 wrote:
You should check at www.pricegrabber.com for competitive prices. I am in the process of upgradeing my PC and found that I could save $32.00 by looking at PriceGrabber as compared to 100% newegg.com.

you must have forgotten about shipping and state tax on most companies on price grabber.

2007-03-16 14:43:06

#11

OMG-AIDS: Member; +24|7027|Florida

David.Podedworny wrote:
What kind of cpu does he want? Core 2? Am2?

I'm planning on getting him an Intel Core 2 Duo.

2007-03-16 14:46:33

#12

David.P: Banned; +649|6738

OMG-AIDS wrote:
David.Podedworny wrote:
What kind of cpu does he want? Core 2? Am2?
I'm planning on getting him an Intel Core 2 Duo.

All right then go with ddr2 533 ram for the 1:1 ratio.(Believe me it is worth it, Unless your getting the e4300 then get ddr2 400 or 800)

2007-03-16 14:46:40

#13

_1_MAN-ARMY.19: Member; +25|6735

get a Core duo 2 2.0 GHZ
2 gb of ram i recommend 4 gb for games coming in few months.
id wait a bit before getting a directx10 card enless he doesn't mind buying a new card in few months
8800 gts are going for around $300

goodluck !

2007-03-16 14:53:22

#14

The#1Spot: Member; +105|7004|byah

_1_man-army.19 wrote:
get a Core duo 2 2.0 GHZ
2 gb of ram i recommend 4 gb for games coming in few months.
id wait a bit before getting a directx10 card enless he doesn't mind buying a new card in few months
8800 gts are going for around $300

goodluck !

260 on newegg

2007-03-16 15:11:44

#15

_1_MAN-ARMY.19: Member; +25|6735

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a … 6819115005
go witjh that its $183

1.86 GHz good enough lol!

Last edited by _1_man-army.19 (2007-03-16 15:13:51)

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