Andy43456

I am looking to build a computer for fun and at a max price of $750 or $800. But i also want it to be good for messin around on like gaming and not slow as a snail (like this comp.) so if anyone can help me and tell me where to start that would be great.

DonaldG

I recently built a new machine from scratch - I was in the same predicament as you...Where to start...

I looked through some computer magazines at adverts from various manufacturers, I read the magazine's comparison reports until I liked the look of one or two specific makes & models of machines slightly above my budget, (Working on the principle that it would be less expensive if I built it up).

Once I had an idea of performance and specifications, I then made a list of components each of my selected machines had. IE: Which Processor, Brand & model of mother board, sound system, video card, power supply etc

After modifying the lists to suit my needs (increasing the RAM for example), I then spent some time on Internet getting prices & delivery from various well known suppliers AND did an eBay search for the same.

My machine was built up from components sources from several different places.

I think I got as much fun & enjoyment putting the idea together, sourcing and then building as I have using it

There you go Andy - one mans experience... I hope others will also share their experiences.

Regards
Donald

2pistolpacker

Hi Andy43456, here is a link to a series of questions about what you want to do. Answering these will go a long way toward us helping you with your new project. Mike

Build a computer

0siris85

this is what I am currently building...I'm expecting it to come to around 650 bucks without the case, hard drive, and CD drive.

http://www.techsupportforum.com/1407900-post15.html

forcifer

do you have anything currently? monitor, hd, etc

Andy43456

I have a moniter and speakers all im looking for is the desktop itself.

forcifer

alright :) thats easily doable. here is my recomendation:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129025 case is really up to you. i would invest ~$100 so you dont get some piece of crap, and this one is pretty good for a pretty good price
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827118002 inexpensive and SATA. cant ask for more :)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822152052 500 for $100. pretty good
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16823126013 super uber cheap, and its logitech
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16826104076 a GREAT mouse. i have its wireless brother and i love it.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820146565 $29 after MIR. wow
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128059 ive recomended this board to alot of people. yet to be proven wrong about it :)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817151034 you wont need any more then that
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819116063 im personally getting this chip in a few weeks (been predetermined). overclocks easily which i hope you do :)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814103050 $165 after MIR you wont find a better deal from nvidia.

$857, but with $80 in MIR, more of $777 shipped. should work great

Andy43456

All this stuff looks great i really appreciate your help but i may look into a faster processor and jus kick the keyboard and the mouse out bcs i have plenty of those layn around here and maybe sum moreRAM but idk but those are great suggestions thanks!

forcifer

that chip is actually pretty fast. high OPC. it does about 10 operations per clock, versus the 2 or 3 for netburst chips. it will be alot faster then anything you have right now