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My computer

matthewt — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 18:30:12 +0000

Processor (CPU) (x1) : Intel Core 2 Duo E7200 Wolfdale 2.53GHz 3MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor - $119.99
Memory (RAM) (x1) : mushkin 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit - $45.99
Video Card (x1) : SAPPHIRE 100230L Radeon HD 3450 1GB (256MB on Board) 64-bit GDDR2 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported - $29.99
Hard Drive (x1) : Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD3200AAKS 320GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - $64.99
Optical Drive (x1) : LITE-ON Black 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X 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 SATA 20X DVD±R DVD Burner - $24.99
Motherboard : ASUS P5K SE EPU LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - $84.99
Case : Rosewill R218-P-BK Black 0.5mm SECC Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - $24.99
Power Supply : Antec earthwatts EA380 380W ATX12V v2.0 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply - $59.99
Total Price for this build : $455.92

My comments about my computer:

This is basically my computer with a different video card(mine is deactivated, but was the same price). It overclocks well, the CPU is at 3.5 ghz now and its really stable. Everything works with both Linux and Windows, and the case is awesome.

Gaming Rig

reagansmash — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 00:52:54 +0000

Processor (CPU) (x1) : Intel Core 2 Duo E7200 Wolfdale 2.53GHz - $119.99
Memory (RAM) (x1) : A-DATA 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - $39.99
Video Card (x1) : SAPPHIRE 100242L Radeon HD 4850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - $169.99
Hard Drive (x1) : Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3250310AS 250GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - $54.99
Optical Drive (x1) : ASUS Black 20X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW - $36.99
Motherboard : Built in WiFi ASRock P45R2000-WiFi LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - $139.99
Case : Sunbeam AC-HUVB UV Blue (UV reactive) Clear Acrylic ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - $51.99
Power Supply : Rosewill RP550V2-D-SL L 550W SLI Ready-ATX12V V2.01 Dual Fans Power Supply - $59.99
Total Price for this build : $673.92

My $497.92 Gamer/HTPC

Crazy-Bored — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 19:00:33 +0000

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…

Armisael II

kuraiohitsuji — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:25:38 +0000

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.

Pandora\’s Box

Rell109 — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 14:45:25 +0000

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.

Contest computer build

stevep — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:02:48 +0000

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

$498.94 Beast

kornkid010 — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 02:39:27 +0000

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.

Good all around system

Puzzler80 — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 06:55:26 +0000

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.

Armisael

kuraiohitsuji — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:00:19 +0000

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.

Four Times Your Money

joeyda3rd — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 09:42:42 +0000

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.