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Re: daddy's getting his own computer
« Reply #15 on: January 29, 2009, 07:22:10 PM »
Quote from: Denholm on January 29, 2009, 07:04:18 PM
Here's an estimate I just slapped together:

Computer Case: COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-WW
Price: $69.99
URL: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119077

Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3P
Price: $134.99
URL: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128358

PSU: PC Power & Cooling S75CF
Price: $109.99 (Before rebate)
URL: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341011

Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale
Price: $164.99
URL: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115037

Memory (RAM): OCZ Platinum
Price: $59.99 (Before Rebate)
URL: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227298

Video Card: PNY VCG88512GXPB GeForce 8800GT
Price: $114.99 (Before Rebate)
URL: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814133205

Sound Card: Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS
Price: $74.00 (Buying Used)
URL: http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B0000CG4DI/ref=dp_olp_2

Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda ES.2 ST3250310NS
Price: $74.99
URL: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148309

CD/DVD-ROM Reader/Burner: SAMSUNG Black
Price: $27.99
URL: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151173

Subtotal (Before Rebates): 831.92

Yes, it's above your limit of $800. I can probably reduce the price on the sound card by picking a different one. Let me know if that's what you want.

Operating System? You can get the video card down $70 (ATI 4350 and 9800GT is about same price)and the PSU down $50 easily and be sufficient($120 savings)). Reason i am saying this is I think he needs to let us know what he is using the system for. Put in operating system and he is way over budget. Does he need a monitor? Denholm, your racing. Ram is pricey too!
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Re: daddy's getting his own computer
« Reply #16 on: January 29, 2009, 07:33:57 PM »
Quote from: Denholm on January 29, 2009, 07:04:18 PM
Here's an estimate I just slapped together:

Computer Case: COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-WW
Price: $69.99
URL: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119077

Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3P
Price: $134.99
URL: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128358

PSU: PC Power & Cooling S75CF
Price: $109.99 (Before rebate)
URL: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341011

Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale
Price: $164.99
URL: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115037

Memory (RAM): OCZ Platinum
Price: $59.99 (Before Rebate)
URL: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227298

Video Card: PNY VCG88512GXPB GeForce 8800GT
Price: $114.99 (Before Rebate)
URL: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814133205

Sound Card: Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS
Price: $74.00 (Buying Used)
URL: http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B0000CG4DI/ref=dp_olp_2

Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda ES.2 ST3250310NS
Price: $74.99
URL: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148309

CD/DVD-ROM Reader/Burner: SAMSUNG Black
Price: $27.99
URL: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151173

Subtotal (Before Rebates): 831.92

Yes, it's above your limit of $800. I can probably reduce the price on the sound card by picking a different one. Let me know if that's what you want.

Shipping will add about $30-50 to that order as well.

I'd try and save money on a cheaper case (some good ones can be had for $35).  You should be able to find some G.Skill 2x2gb DDR2 800 stuff for about $40 w/ no rebates.  I'd opt for a non-NS seagate drive in favor of a larger quantity.  If I was designing a back-up server which ran RAID arrays, I'd use the NS.  Otherwise, the AS will do just fine IMO.
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Re: daddy's getting his own computer
« Reply #17 on: January 29, 2009, 07:37:07 PM »
wow thanks guys this sound like fun i need the computer to run AH, flight simx and edit home movies
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Re: daddy's getting his own computer
« Reply #18 on: January 29, 2009, 07:37:15 PM »
Denholm, you are doing all this work! and its overbudget by far. Get him to Tildeath! CAPTDAN, will you need a monitor too?
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Re: daddy's getting his own computer
« Reply #19 on: January 29, 2009, 07:40:35 PM »
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Re: daddy's getting his own computer
« Reply #20 on: January 29, 2009, 11:47:26 PM »
Quote from: captdan on January 29, 2009, 06:05:32 PM
I am thinking about it you guys make it sound so easy thanks

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Re: daddy's getting his own computer
« Reply #21 on: January 30, 2009, 12:18:04 AM »
This is over your budget but it's a very very nice rig.  Probably close to what I might build if I were doing it now (although I'd step up the video card to a 9800 GTX+ and probably the motherboard to a 750i chipset): 

   
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  $129.99   $129.99
   
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  $199.99 -$105.00 Instant $94.99
   
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  $31.99   $31.99
   
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Item #:N82E16822148262
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In Stock
  $54.99   $54.99
   
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Item #:N82E16829102006
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In Stock
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Update   Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP3 for System Builders - OEM
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Item #:N82E16832116515
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In Stock 
$139.99 -$5.00 Instant $134.99

Subtotal: $930.90

There are $65 in mail-in rebates that would help offset shipping so this total would be close all-in.

If you want to cut the price you could easily save $30 on the case (there are a lot of good cases in the $50 range), $20 on the power supply (there's a $35 mail in rebate on this one which is a great deal on this PSU and this isn't an area to skimp), $50 on the operating system (getting XP Home) and $90 on the sound card (going with on-board sound) for a total price drop of $190 bringing the total to $740 plus shipping minus mail-in rebates (probably $800 all-in).
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Re: daddy's getting his own computer
« Reply #22 on: January 30, 2009, 01:23:18 AM »
First question that needs to be answered before getting anywhere thinking about parts is. How much are you looking to spend.
What is the hard line number.
Then subtract between $130 and $140 for the OS
Whatever number you end up with is what you have left to build your machine with.
After that. its a matter of matching the right combination of parts for the cost.
But dont even think about parts before you have an idea of how much your looking to spend at the most. (odds are you will reach it with the "but for a couple bucks more I can have this part instead)

But you will receive excellent advise here

Most of the time LOL
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Re: daddy's getting his own computer
« Reply #23 on: January 30, 2009, 02:03:43 AM »
TY DRED. Could not have been said better! That Wolfdale is sure priced nice! Here kitty kitty!
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Re: daddy's getting his own computer
« Reply #24 on: January 30, 2009, 02:08:57 AM »
Quote from: BaldEagl on January 30, 2009, 12:18:04 AM
This is over your budget but it's a very very nice rig.  Probably close to what I might build if I were doing it now (although I'd step up the video card to a 9800 GTX+ and probably the motherboard to a 750i chipset): 

   
Update   RAIDMAX SMILODON ATX-612WB Black 1.0mm SECC Steel ATX Mid Tower Foldout MB Computer Case - Retail
Model #:ATX-612WB
Item #:N82E16811156063
Return Policy:Standard Return Policy
In Stock
  $89.99 -$10.00 Instant $79.99
   
Update   GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3R LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Model #:GA-EP45-UD3R
Item #:N82E16813128359
Return Policy:Limited 30-Day Return Policy
In Stock
Mail-in Rebate

  $119.99   $119.99
   
Update   EVGA 512-P3-N975-AR GeForce 9800 GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail
Model #:512-P3-N975-AR
Item #:N82E16814130380
Return Policy:Limited 30-Day Return Policy
In Stock
Mail-in Rebate

  $129.99   $129.99
   
Update   PC Power & Cooling S61EPS 610W Continuous @ 40°C EPS12V SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply - Retail
Model #:S61EPS
Item #:N82E16817703005
Return Policy:Standard Return Policy
In Stock
Mail-in Rebate

  $199.99 -$105.00 Instant $94.99
   
Update   Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor Model BX80570E8400 - Retail
Model #:BX80570E8400
Item #:N82E16819115037
Return Policy:Processors (CPUs) Return Policy
In Stock
  $164.99   $164.99
   
Update   Kingston HyperX 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model KHX8500D2K2/2GNR - Retail
Model #:KHX8500D2K2/2GNR
Item #:N82E16820104044
Return Policy:Limited Non-Refundable 30-Day Return Policy
In Stock
  $31.99   $31.99
   
Update   Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3250410AS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
Model #:ST3250410AS
Item #:N82E16822148262
Return Policy:Limited 30-Day Return Policy
In Stock
  $54.99   $54.99
   
Update   SAMSUNG 22X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA Model SH-S223Q - OEM
Model #:SH-S223Q
Item #:N82E16827151173
Return Policy:Limited 30-Day Return Policy
In Stock
  $27.99   $27.99
   
Update   Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi XtremeGamer 7.1 Channels PCI Interface Sound Card - Retail
Model #:70SB073A00000
Item #:N82E16829102006
Return Policy:Standard Return Policy
In Stock
  $90.99   $90.99
   
Update   Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP3 for System Builders - OEM
Model #:E85-05683
Item #:N82E16832116515
Return Policy:Software Return Policy
In Stock 
$139.99 -$5.00 Instant $134.99

Subtotal: $930.90

There are $65 in mail-in rebates that would help offset shipping so this total would be close all-in.

If you want to cut the price you could easily save $30 on the case (there are a lot of good cases in the $50 range), $20 on the power supply (there's a $35 mail in rebate on this one which is a great deal on this PSU and this isn't an area to skimp), $50 on the operating system (getting XP Home) and $90 on the sound card (going with on-board sound) for a total price drop of $190 bringing the total to $740 plus shipping minus mail-in rebates (probably $800 all-in).


Can also save on Video Card $60 with ATI 4350. That would bring it down to $680... Nice!
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Re: daddy's getting his own computer
« Reply #25 on: January 30, 2009, 09:20:31 AM »
Quote from: drdeathx on January 29, 2009, 07:22:10 PM
Operating System?...
Didn't include it as it seemed he was leaning towards the, "I'll let one of you build it" side. ;)
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Re: daddy's getting his own computer
« Reply #26 on: January 30, 2009, 09:32:05 AM »
I cannot argue with DrDeath here. However, I really like the Antec 900 case.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021

It does add some cost. The thing about it is that the front panel, usb and front jacks, and on/off switch sit on top. If you computer sits on the floor that is awfully nice.

I looked at DrDeath's case and it looks great and is very inexpensive. I think $65 after rebate.
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Re: daddy's getting his own computer
« Reply #27 on: January 30, 2009, 09:36:56 AM »
Quote from: Denholm on January 30, 2009, 09:20:31 AM
Didn't include it as it seemed he was leaning towards the, "I'll let one of you build it" side. ;)

So you're willing to give up the licence to your OS?
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Re: daddy's getting his own computer
« Reply #28 on: January 30, 2009, 09:56:18 AM »
Didn't think about that. :rolleyes: Here's the updated estimate (changed out the hard-drive):

Computer Case: COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-WW
Price: $69.99
URL: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119077

Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3P
Price: $134.99
URL: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128358

PSU: PC Power & Cooling S75CF
Price: $109.99 (Before rebate)
URL: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341011

Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale
Price: $164.99
URL: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115037

Memory (RAM): OCZ Platinum
Price: $59.99 (Before Rebate)
URL: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227298

Video Card: PNY VCG88512GXPB GeForce 8800GT
Price: $114.99 (Before Rebate)
URL: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814133205

Sound Card: Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS
Price: $74.00 (Buying Used)
URL: http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B0000CG4DI/ref=dp_olp_2

Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 ST3500320AS
Price: $64.99
URL: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148288

CD/DVD-ROM Reader/Burner: SAMSUNG Black
Price: $27.99
URL: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151173

Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP3
Price: $134.99
URL: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116515

Subtotal (Before rebates): 956.91
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Re: daddy's getting his own computer
« Reply #29 on: January 30, 2009, 03:09:45 PM »
Quote from: Denholm on January 30, 2009, 09:56:18 AM
Didn't think about that. :rolleyes: Here's the updated estimate (changed out the hard-drive):

Computer Case: COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-WW
Price: $69.99
URL: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119077

Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3P
Price: $134.99
URL: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128358

PSU: PC Power & Cooling S75CF
Price: $109.99 (Before rebate)
URL: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341011

Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale
Price: $164.99
URL: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115037

Memory (RAM): OCZ Platinum
Price: $59.99 (Before Rebate)
URL: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227298

Video Card: PNY VCG88512GXPB GeForce 8800GT
Price: $114.99 (Before Rebate)
URL: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814133205

Sound Card: Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS
Price: $74.00 (Buying Used)
URL: http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B0000CG4DI/ref=dp_olp_2

Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 ST3500320AS
Price: $64.99
URL: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148288

CD/DVD-ROM Reader/Burner: SAMSUNG Black
Price: $27.99
URL: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151173

Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP3
Price: $134.99
URL: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116515

Subtotal (Before rebates): 956.91

Den... were over budget! All ya have to do is get the video card down to a 9400GT on sale at Fry's for $50 or a ATI 4350, get the ram down a bit with 800 and who needs a $120 cooling system. This guy probably will not overclock(total of APPR. $150 savings). Bingo!!!! Right at $800 and still a stout system.
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