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    so here is the deal. as of the moment I have a 50Gb laptop in which I got for my birthday. I want to save up some money and have a computer custom madefor me. I was wondering if any of you experts out there know how much the kind of computer I want would cost.
    here are the specs:
    -a 200 Gb hard drive
    -2Gb RAM
    -2Gb memory
    -competent graphics card
    -hi speed wireless capabilities
    -a competent internal DVD burning drive
    -a relatively cheap flat screen monitor
    -laser mouse
    -keyboard

    The point of this computer would be for all the anime downloads etcetera etcetera. leaving my portable laptop for schoolwork.
    thanks, peace


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    Just so you know, RAM = Random Access Memory.....that is to say that RAM is memory, so you don't need it twice on ur list.

    As for cost, you'll porbably have to specify what kind of graphics card you want, the type of hard drive (if you have a preferrance), make of monitor, etc.

    Off the top of my head, if you go for some reasonable stuff, and get a decent graphics card so you can play games for about another year or two, it'll probably be maybe $1300-$1500 (CAN).

    Ofcourse thats based on some of the premade computers you can get at future shop/best buy and stuff, and thier specs as well as prices. If you buy the parts seperately and really do some searching, you mite be able to get a good deal, maybe around a grand.

    Then again, i haven't bought a comp or parts in a long time, so i could be totally wrong.

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    hmmm.. somebody was telling me that they were two different things. guess I'll have to correct them thanks. also, I'm most likely not going to make this myself. it will either be a hired professional or my friend. if I knew more about hardware I would assemble it myself. but unfortunately I'm not quite there yet. but thanks for the advice


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    Here's your parts list:

    CPU: Athlon 64 3500+ OR 3800+ (do not get 3700+ or I will hunt your family down)
    Motherboard: DFI Lanparty UT nF4 Ultra-D OR MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum
    RAM: OCZ Premier 1 GB dual channel pack (you have no need for 2 GB of memory)
    Graphics: nVidia 7600GT (any brand works)
    Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 7200.9 200 GB S-ATA
    DVD: LG GSA-H10A OR NEC ND-3550
    Monitor: I can't make suggestions because it totally depends on which stores are near you
    Keyboard: Whatever you want
    Mouse: Logitech G5, hands down

    Now, these are the most basic compotents. One major component that I left out is power supply. I'm going to include it in this section because it involves more writing than the other parts. It is absolutely crucial that you get a high-quality power supply. I suggest the Enermax Noisetaker 480W or Antec Truepower 480W. These are the absolute best units in the sub-$100 price range, and any other unit is a mistake. DO NOT GO CHEAP ON POWER SUPPLY!!

    And last but not least, you sound like a noob so get someone that knows computers to help you build this computer. As much as I would like to guide you from start to finish, forums have limitations and a job like this requires hands-on work. Or you can take the tough road: self-teach yourself everything you need to know and build the computer by yourself. That's what I did...

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    hey thanks alot! but with all that expensive hardware I'd rather not break anything. I think I will let a professional do it. do you know any stores likely to do that for me in Canada?


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    I think most small computer stores will build one for you if you specify the parts you want. But you'll probably want to take along someone who knows this stuff to make sure the final product actually contains all those parts, and they're in working order.....you can never be too sure

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    Quote Originally Posted by naruto=pwnage
    so here is the deal. as of the moment I have a 50Gb laptop in which I got for my birthday. I want to save up some money and have a computer custom madefor me. I was wondering if any of you experts out there know how much the kind of computer I want would cost.
    here are the specs:
    -a 200 Gb hard drive
    -2Gb RAM
    -2Gb memory
    -competent graphics card
    -hi speed wireless capabilities
    -a competent internal DVD burning drive
    -a relatively cheap flat screen monitor
    -laser mouse
    -keyboard

    The point of this computer would be for all the anime downloads etcetera etcetera. leaving my portable laptop for schoolwork.
    thanks, peace
    If all you want to do is download anime on it and not play any games, you can build a decent computer for 4-500$. So, what EXACTLY do you want to use the computer for? Do you play games? If so, what games? What games do you plan on playing? Do you do heavy imaging work in Photoshop? Etc, etc. What parts you buy are dependent on what you want to use it for (and thus, the price as well).

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    this is what I want to use the comp for:
    -anime downloading [hence why I want a big hard drive]
    -photoshop and other adobe products..[hence why I want alot of RAM]
    -I will not be thinking of installing any games since they usually don't interest me
    -anime viewing..
    hmm. yeh. pretty basic for what I want. I'm a complete noob when it comes to building so all the help has been appreciated. what I'm saying is.. I want my laptop for school and this new comp for the downloading and photoshop things that my current computer canot handle very well.

    oh! also I want to be able to burn quality DVD's of the anime I download


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    that canadian dollars?
    [also, since what I want seems to be so cheap, is this a good hard drive?]=>http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822144006
    Last edited by naruto=pwnage; Mon, 05-08-2006 at 08:58 PM.


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    Quote Originally Posted by naruto=pwnage
    that canadian dollars?
    that's american dollars. i don't think newegg ships to canada. did you ever tell us you were canadian?

    anyway, just go find those parts at some canadian site.

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    a while ago I asked for advice on costumized computers and what would be wise to get. well, while browsing through a future shop ad I found this would you say this is a good computer? it would seem to fit all my wants and desires but before I decide I want it I want some professional opinions. will it be fast? will I be able to make capable of wireless internet? and if I wanted to add another hard drive to it would it be able to handle it? all suggestions are appreciated


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    Well, the Computer here is a step in the right direction thats for sure how ever as good as it is I don't see you using half the things for it. It's a Media Center PC, not just one that has the OS but a true one. So unless you are going to ingrate it in to your home entainment centre I'd look at something just a bit down from that.

    A point of reference to you NP I am a Computer Tech that works at the Best Buy here in my city in Canada. I have many times worked with the machine you show here (as surprise, surprise it's sold here too) now I want you to really think about that Product Service Plan as well if your getting anything from Best Buy or Future Shop. As well go in to one of them (If you can look at Best Buy, they aren't on comission so they can show you gerenally what you need, People at FS scare me as they take advantage of so many people On average.) I'm not saying that because I work there. Honestly If I could by $200 for someone to look after my machine for me I would, It truly is a pain in the ass. I could list the reasons for it, but I want you to decide to hear them or not, as this isn't my computer

    Some things I found on the internet

    Another HP Media Center however Refurbished, I don't normally suggest this...

    This machine is decent, and the price is too

    The computer your showing me but with out all the extra crap you will not use, and at $200 cheaper

    Enjoy..

    Also I'm moving this topic to your old one, there truly is no need for a new one...
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    thanks. I have no idea what the hell I'd do without you guys


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    You guys are thinking way too expensive for what you want to do with it. A perfectly good and upgradable anime watching/internet browsing computer can be had for 400-500$ (USD).

    i posted this previously in the thread:
    I suggest just building your own computer with these parts (or comparable), and if you don't know how, learn how. It's extremely simple. Unless you buy a crappy lower end Dell or HP computer you will be REALLY overspending. That, and if you end up taking your computer to Best Buy or FS to be fixed for something, 95% of the time they will have absolutely no clue what they're doing. I've seen many a computer come out of Best Buy with more problems than when they went in.

    Quote Originally Posted by naruto=pwnage
    will it be fast? will I be able to make capable of wireless internet? and if I wanted to add another hard drive to it would it be able to handle it? all suggestions are appreciated
    Any modern computer will fit this bill. They're all fast enough for what you're going to use it for, you can add another HD, and you can use wireless if you so choose. There's no reason to buy a 1000$+ computer just for these things.
    Last edited by mage; Mon, 06-05-2006 at 11:12 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mage
    That, and if you end up taking your computer to Best Buy or FS to be fixed for something, 95% of the time they will have absolutely no clue what they're doing. I've seen many a computer come out of Best Buy with more problems than when they went in.
    Ouch.. was that a shot at me for any reason there mage?

    I worked hard for my position of where I am, and I can asure you I know what the heck I'm doing. Also this 95% bullshit, where did you pull that from? I don't insult your workplace don't fuck with mine

    I don't get your logic here either, what is different about the parts you telling him to get compared to pre-built parts. It's the same break down rate, no matter how you look at it. Building it yourself means you have nothing for warrenty if it fails as all the companies you bought parts from will blame the others for the reason they don't work right and thus more trouble. As well, he is a new user, not someone who understands the fine dealings of these machines. Things here are based on skill level what may be easy for me and you may be harder for someone else.

    Now to the one point I agree with yes you don't need such a expensive computer. What I think your trying to do is future-proofing yourself. So thats why I'm suggesting things around what you looked at there. I'm not the person using this computer and if your happy with it then there you go.
    Last edited by Deadfire; Mon, 06-05-2006 at 11:56 PM.
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    well, I've ordered my PC today.

    1 x Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 (S775, 3,00GHz, 1333MHz FSB, 4MB Boxed)
    1 x Asus P5W64 WS Professional, 975X (ATX, PCI-e, Sound, LAN, SATA II, RAID, 1394a)
    2 x Western Digital 500GB WD5000AAKS (7200rpm, SATA II, 16MB)
    1 x Cooler Master CM Stacker 830 (ATX/BTX, Geen PSU, Zilver)
    1 x Corsair CMPSU-620HXEU, 620W (ATX12V v2.2)
    1 x Asus GeForce 8800 GTX, 768MB GDDR3, 2x DVI, TV-out, PCIe (EN8800GTX/HTDP)
    1 x Zalman CNPS9700 NT (Socket 775/939/940/AM2)
    1 x Kingston 4GB PC2-5300 667MHz DDR2 CL5 DIMM

    total of about 1800 Euro,- and my gutt tells me I'm forgetting something important, so someone please point it out ^^ ( Not the soundcard ;D)

    And excuse the Dutch in one of the items.

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    Sweet, I ordered mine today too (from Newegg and Mwave):

    Intel Q6600
    Asus P5B
    EVGA 8800GTX
    Crucial Ballistix 2GB CAS4
    WD Raptor 150GB
    OCX Game X-Stream 700W PSU
    Asus 18X DVDRW

    About $1450US.

    Using an existing Ultra Grid case and WD Raptor 74GB and WD1200JB HDDs for storage.


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    Hmm also a nice system, but I doubt the use of a quadcore. Most applications don't use the extra two cores at all. But if you're into 3d modeling, definately a good choice.

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    Zalman CNPS9700 is a HUGE rip off. For the same price you can get a Thermalright Ultra-120 plus a nice fan.

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