[MarkakaJin]

Is there a website where it can let you create your own PC and then purchase it online?

If not, then how should I start on building on my own PC? Like what are some good parts to buy for building a PC and then putting it all together?

My friend built his own computer with the help of his father. It was quite a powerful computer and it only made him pay $500+ for building his own PC. Getting all the things he need and all.

Building my own PC seems complicated but to me it seems to be a cheaper to buy your own computer.

 

[Ericwaycotx]

http://www.abs.com/index.asp

 

[blackduck30]

here is a very tidy setup for $551

ASUS P5K SE LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail $104

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131189


Intel Core 2 Duo E4500 Allendale 2.2GHz 2M shared L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Processor - Retail $125

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115031


CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail $38 ( after rebate )

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145590


XFX PVT84JUDF3 GeForce 8600GT 256MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 SLI Supported Video Card - Retail $89 (after rebate )

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150230


Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3250310AS 250GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM $65

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148261


Antec True Power Trio TP3-550 ATX12V 550W Power Supply with Three 12V Rails 100 - 240 V UL, CUL, FCC, TÜV, CE, C-tick, CCC, CB - Retail $60 ( after rebate )

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371002


Thermaltake WingRS VG1000BNS Black SECC ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail $40

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133048


Sony NEC Optiarc 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 IDE 20X DVD±R DVD Burner - OEM $30

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827118003


Total $551

 

[MarkakaJin]

Nice, really nice. Can I also use a clear tower case? Or is there any other kind of tower cases you can use other than that?

 

[blackduck30]

you can use a case with a window. every one has different tastes when it comes to cases so i generally choose a plain one and then go from there

Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail $70 after rebate

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

now that is a nice case for the price

or did you mean clear as in this ?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811166011

but really all you need is an "ATX" case so your motherboard will fit in it

 

[1 g0t 0wn3d]

Mwave has e a refurb version or the case for 48 and a antec trio 650 refurb for 50

 

[MarkakaJin]

you can use a case with a window. every one has different tastes when it comes to cases so i generally choose a plain one and then go from there

Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail $70 after rebate

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

now that is a nice case for the price

or did you mean clear as in this ?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811166011

but really all you need is an "ATX" case so your motherboard will fit in it

Yea, I meant the second link you suggested but the first one looks kool also. Of course, ATX, since the motherboard you suggested is an ATX Intel. Thanks for your suggestions, much appreciated. =)

 

[blackduck30]

The Antec 900 is a great case, with the full clear plexi cases you just have to be careful for things like assembly tricks. I noticed with the case i mentioned you have to have all your drives in before you mount the motherboard as the motherboard mounts to the side of the case and if the motherboard is mounted you will not be able to put the mounting screws in for your drives. If you take your time and make sure you manage your cables it can look very nice. You also need fans and grills as well as they are not supplied with the clear case

 

[TheMatt]

here is a very tidy setup for $551

ASUS P5K SE LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail $104

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131189


Intel Core 2 Duo E4500 Allendale 2.2GHz 2M shared L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Processor - Retail $125

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115031


CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail $38 ( after rebate )

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145590


XFX PVT84JUDF3 GeForce 8600GT 256MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 SLI Supported Video Card - Retail $89 (after rebate )

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150230


Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3250310AS 250GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM $65

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148261


Antec True Power Trio TP3-550 ATX12V 550W Power Supply with Three 12V Rails 100 - 240 V UL, CUL, FCC, TÜV, CE, C-tick, CCC, CB - Retail $60 ( after rebate )

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371002


Thermaltake WingRS VG1000BNS Black SECC ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail $40

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133048


Sony NEC Optiarc 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 IDE 20X DVD±R DVD Burner - OEM $30

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827118003


Total $551

Looks very nice. My only two substitutions are for the motherboard and video card. These two items have better cooling.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128059

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127306

 

[MarkakaJin]

Can anyone suggest very cheap and good decent parts to make a computer specifically for gaming?

 

[TheMatt]

What is your budget?

 

[MarkakaJin]

Around $500 or 600.

 

[TheMatt]

These parts were mentioned earlier:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131225

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115031

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145590

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827118003

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148261

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127306

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371002