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zettahertz · 08-18-2008, 08:04 PM

+1 on building, never bought a desktop since 1999.
Can be cheaper, full control over parts and customization to likes/needs.
And if you're really into it, you can get more bang for the buck by overclocking your processor so it's performance equals one that's 2X the cost.

I'd suggest looking for an intel core 2 duo or core 2 quad (screw AMD until they get their act together!), Asus motherboard, 2GB of PC6400 Corsair XMS2 or XMS3 RAM. I dunno, really depends on how much you want to spend.

check out newegg.com for your parts, might not be the best prices but they are awesome. For better prices, look on fatwallet/slickdealz/pricegrabber.

If this is your first build... these are the basic parts you would most likely need:
Case
Power Supply - something 600W+
Motherboard - Asus is a personal preference, Gigabyte etc are ok. do some research on reviews, each board is different, various architectures, DDR2/DDR3
CPU processor - Core 2 Duo/Quad
Graphics card - geforce 9800GT, u'd have no problems with games with this 150-200 buck graphics card, or 9600GT if u prefer something cheaper
RAM - 2GB Corsair
Hard drive
CD/DVD drives

08-18-2008, 08:04 PM	#8
zettahertz Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Mateo Posts: 142 iTrader: (0)	+1 on building, never bought a desktop since 1999. Can be cheaper, full control over parts and customization to likes/needs. And if you're really into it, you can get more bang for the buck by overclocking your processor so it's performance equals one that's 2X the cost. I'd suggest looking for an intel core 2 duo or core 2 quad (screw AMD until they get their act together!), Asus motherboard, 2GB of PC6400 Corsair XMS2 or XMS3 RAM. I dunno, really depends on how much you want to spend. check out newegg.com for your parts, might not be the best prices but they are awesome. For better prices, look on fatwallet/slickdealz/pricegrabber. If this is your first build... these are the basic parts you would most likely need: Case Power Supply - something 600W+ Motherboard - Asus is a personal preference, Gigabyte etc are ok. do some research on reviews, each board is different, various architectures, DDR2/DDR3 CPU processor - Core 2 Duo/Quad Graphics card - geforce 9800GT, u'd have no problems with games with this 150-200 buck graphics card, or 9600GT if u prefer something cheaper RAM - 2GB Corsair Hard drive CD/DVD drives __________________ '07 Magnetic Black Grand Touring 6MT, BASSANI Xhaust, Kenwood DDX512, Alpine 10" type-R sub, Alpine MRD-605 amp Last edited by zettahertz; 08-18-2008 at 08:12 PM.