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$500 computer contest!

Posted by karbin in June 23rd 2008  
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Here at BYOPC.com, we will be holding our first ever contest. For the next three weeks, from now until July 14th, we will be accepting contest submissions for the $500 computer build of your choice. The computer build that gets the most thumbs-up minus thumbs-down, will receive that computer for free. The voting period will continue until July 28th but no builds will be accepted after that time. You will have the option of either having the parts ordered and sent to you, or the computer built by our sister company, PennyWise PCs, and sent, completed, to you. All costs will be covered.

Details:

  • The computer build does not have to contain a monitor, keyboard, mouse, etc. Only things inside the actual case are required - however, if you would like your build to contain those components, it can, but it must still fall under the $500 price limit.
  • All parts must be available on NewEgg. If the part you use in your build becomes unavailable, you can replace with another part by emailing us, but the $500 price limit still applies.
  • $500 price does not include shipping.
  • Any builds submitted which cost more than $500 will be deleted, and void.
  • Any builds submitted after midnight on July 14th will be deleted, and void.
  • Any suspicion of cheating will prompt a thorough investigation, and if detected will result in that contestants entries being deleted.
  • You can submit more than one computer build
  • Builds must be submitted under the Contest category
  • Price should not include rebates
  • It’s complete legit to tell your friends to come vote for your PC, that’s not considered cheating.
  • It will take a few hours for your build to be posted - we do a cursory check to make sure there are prices entered and so forth.
  • Stumble your build! By getting a stumbleupon account and adding your build, you could get 10s of thousands of additional viewers for it.

Have fun!

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Submit your build here: Link

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My $497.92 Gamer/HTPC

Posted by Crazy-Bored in July 25th 2008  
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  • Processor (CPU) (x1) : E7200 Core 2 Duo - $124.99
  • Memory (RAM) (x1) : Patriot Extreme 4GB (2×2GB) pc2 800 kit - $83.99
  • Video Card (x1) : 8600GT 256mb 128bit GDDR3 - $69.99
  • Hard Drive (x1) : WD 250GB HDD 16mb buffer - $59.99
  • Optical Drive (x1) : Lite-On 20x DVD Burner - SATA - $24.99
  • Other (ex. WiFi) (x1) : Logisys All-in-One card reader - $10.99
  • Motherboard : ZOTAC N73PV-Supreme LGA 775 NVIDIA GeForce 7100 HDMI Micro ATX Intel Motherboard - $52.99
  • Case : Apevia Black/Blue Aluminum Master-X HTPC case w/ 500w psu - $69.99
  • Total Price for this build : $497.92

My comments about my computer:

I Didn\’t think I\’d make it, but wow, just look at those prices…I\’m soo loving this…

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Armisael II

Posted by kuraiohitsuji in July 15th 2008  
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  • Processor (CPU) (x1) : AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ Windsor 3.0GHz Socket AM2 125W Dual-Core Processor Model-Retail - $113.99
  • Memory (RAM) (x1) : OCZ Reaper HPC 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model-Retail - $65.99
  • Video Card (x1) : HIS Hightech H260XTQT512DDN-R Radeon HD 2600XT 512MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail - $89.99
  • Hard Drive (x1) : Western Digital WD5000AAVS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM - $69.99
  • Optical Drive (x1) : LG Combo Drive Black IDE Model GCC-H23NK - OEM - $19.99
  • Motherboard : ASUS M3A AM2+/AM2 AMD 770 ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail - $79.99
  • Case : RAIDMAX Elite ATX-208BP Black 0.7mm SECC Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 450W Power Supply - Retail - $37.99
  • Total Price for this build : $477.93

My comments about my computer:

This is a resubmit of my build because it didn\’t get listed with prices. I unfortunately had to change the hard drive and optical drive since they got discontinued but even with the changes its still an awesome build for the price. This PC can handle what you throw at it without any significant problems.

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Pandora\’s Box

Posted by Rell109 in July 14th 2008  
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  • Processor (CPU) (x1) : AMD athlon proccessor - $0.00
  • Memory (RAM) (x1) : PNY 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail - $0.00
  • Video Card (x1) : EVGA 512-P3-N802-AR GeForce 8800GT Superclocked 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail - $0.00
  • Hard Drive (x1) : Seagate ST303204N1A1AS-RK 320GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - Retail - $0.00
  • Optical Drive (x1) : SAMSUNG Black 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD+R DL 20X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache PATA 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe - OEM - $0.00
  • Motherboard : Foxconn A7GM-S AM2+/AM2 AMD 780G HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail - $0.00
  • Case : JPAC COBB Black / Red Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail - $0.00
  • Total Price for this build : $0.00

My comments about my computer:

Based mainly for the casual PC user who enjoys the casual gaming.

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Contest computer build

Posted by stevep in July 14th 2008  
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  • Processor (CPU) (x1) : AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ Windsor 3.0GHz Socket AM2 125W Dual-Core Processor Model ADX6000CZBOX - $112.99
  • Memory (RAM) (x1) : G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-6400CL5D-2GBNQ - Retail - $44.99
  • Video Card (x1) : ASUS EN8800GT/HTDP/512M GeForce 8800 GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail - $139.99
  • Hard Drive (x1) : Western Digital Caviar SE WD1600AAJS 160GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM - $43.99
  • Optical Drive (x1) : LITE-ON 20X DVD±R DVD Burner Black IDE Model DH-20A4P-04 - OEM - $20.99
  • Motherboard : MSI K9A2VM-FD AM2+/AM2 AMD 780V Micro ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail - $73.99
  • Case : Service Net Replacement Extended Warranty Plan The product will be replaced and shipped directly to you at no charge(more info) * 1 year: $9.99 * 2 year: $14.99 $20.99 Linkworld 313-06-C2228 Black/ Silver Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case Linkworld 313-06-C2228 Black/ Silver Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail - $26.99
  • Power Supply : Thermaltake TR2 W0070RUC 430W ATX Power Supply - Retail - $34.99
  • Total Price for this build : $498.92
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$498.94 Beast

Posted by kornkid010 in July 14th 2008  
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  • Processor (CPU) (x1) : AMD Phenom 8450 Toliman 2.1GHz Socket AM2+ 95W Triple-Core Processor Model HD8450WCGHBOX - Retail - $0.00
  • Memory (RAM) (x1) : Kingston HyperX 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model - $0.00
  • Video Card (x) : PALiT NE/96SOSXT379 GeForce 9600 GSO 768MB 192-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail - $0.00
  • Hard Drive (x1) : Western Digital Caviar SE WD3200AAJS 320GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM - $64.99
  • Optical Drive (x1) : SAMSUNG 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA Model SH-S203N - OEM - $26.99
  • Motherboard : BIOSTAR A740G M2+ AM2+/AM2 AMD 740G Micro ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail - $55.99
  • Case : Linkworld LPG2-43-P4-IO 630W ATX12V Power Supply - Retail - $25.99
  • Total Price for this build : $173.96

My comments about my computer:

I used all of my favorite brands here. Biostar, Western Digital, Kingston, and AMD. I have been building computers with these same brands for a long time and had no problems. All parts used here received good reviews on Newegg.

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Good all around system

Posted by Puzzler80 in July 13th 2008  
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  • Processor (CPU) (x1) : AMD Dual Core 2.4Ghz - $56.99
  • Memory (RAM) (x1) : PNY Optima 2Gb (2X1Gb) - $39.99
  • Hard Drive (x1) : Hitachi Deskstar 320Gb Sata - $69.99
  • Optical Drive (x1) : Lite-On Blu-Ray - $129.99
  • Motherboard : Gigabyte 780G HDMI Micro ATX - $89.99
  • Case : Rosewill Mid Tower Case - $36.99
  • Power Supply : Antec 650W - $99.99
  • Total Price for this build : $523.93

My comments about my computer:

Good all around computer for light gaming, web surfing, and hi-def movie watching thanks to the Blu-Ray drive.

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Armisael

Posted by kuraiohitsuji in July 11th 2008  
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  • Processor (CPU) (x1) : AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ Windsor 3.0GHz Socket AM2 125W Dual-Core Processor Model ADX6000CZBOX - Retail - $0.00
  • Memory (RAM) (x1) : OCZ Reaper HPC 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model OCZ2RPR1066A2GK - Retail - $0.00
  • Video Card (x1) : HIS Hightech H260XTQT512DDN-R Radeon HD 2600XT 512MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail - $0.00
  • Hard Drive (x1) : Western Digital WD5000AAVS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM - $0.00
  • Optical Drive (x1) : SAMSUNG 20X DVD±R DVD Burner Black PATA Model SH-S202G/BEBE - $0.00
  • Motherboard : ASUS M3A AM2+/AM2 AMD 770 ATX AMD Motherboard - $0.00
  • Case : RAIDMAX Elite ATX-208BP Black 0.7mm SECC Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 450W Power Supply - Retail - $0.00
  • Total Price for this build : $0.00

My comments about my computer:

This baby can take what you throw at it. All the parts are compatible with each other and honestly for the price its a lot of bang for your buck.

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Four Times Your Money

Posted by joeyda3rd in July 4th 2008  
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  • Processor (CPU) (x1) : Quad Core!!!! AMD Phenom 9600 Agena 2.3GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache 2MB L3 Cache - $169.99
  • Memory (RAM) (x1) : 4GB!!! OCZ Platinum 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - $94.99
  • Hard Drive (x1) : Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD5000AAKS 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s - $79.99
  • Optical Drive (x1) : LITE-ON Black DVD/CD-RW SATA with LightScribe - $29.99
  • Motherboard : ASUS M3N78-EMH HDMI AM2+/AM2 NVIDIA GeForce 8200 HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard - $69.99
  • Case : ASUS TM-250 Black 0.6mm SECC MicroATX Mini Tower Computer Case 300W Power Supply - $54.99
  • Total Price for this build : $499.94

My comments about my computer:

The best things come in fours. Quad core AMD Pheeeeeeeenom and 4GB of DDR2! With both the motherboard and case made by ASUS, you can be rest assured of quality.

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Gaming Build

Posted by Whtiger in July 2nd 2008  
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  • Processor (CPU) (x1) : Intel Pentium E2220 Allendale 2.4GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor Model BX80557E2220 - Retail - $89.99
  • Memory (RAM) (x1) : OCZ Gold Series 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667 (PC2 5400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop - $39.99
  • Video Card (x1) : EVGA 384-P3-N851-AR GeForce 8800 GS 384MB 192-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI - $109.99
  • Hard Drive (x1) : Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3250410AS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM - $59.99
  • Optical Drive (x1) : ASUS 20X DVD±R DVD Burner Black SATA Model DRW-2014S1T - OEM - $34.99
  • Motherboard : GIGABYTE GA-EP35-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard GIGABYTE GA-EP35-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail - $83.99
  • Case : Rosewill R5717-P SL 120mm Fan ATX Mid Tower Computer Case withTool-Free kits - Retail - $34.99
  • Power Supply : Thermaltake TR2 W0070RUC 430W ATX Power Supply - Retail - $40.99
  • Total Price for this build : $494.92

My comments about my computer:

overall this build has some great stuff in it. Everything is compatible and works out. It should be able to handle high end games.

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