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Discussion in 'Other Hardware' started by hellokitty[hk], Apr 14, 2008.

  1. hellokitty[hk] I'm a TechSpot Evangelist Posts: 4,001   +31

    So... Im working on a computer build for under $800, if i can, ill try to bring it down to under $700.

    What do you guys think? is there any way i could save money somewere withought really a performance reduction? Should i go AMD maybe? ive always liked intel but for a cheep build, i hear AMD is the way.

    I will be buying stuff like DVD drive from a local store and already have my OS.

    Does anyone know of any combo deals that would help with just slight modifications to the parts? I didn't get ANY with these. :(



    APEVIA X-JPJST-BK Black Computer Case With Side Panel Window
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16811144190
    $74.99


    GIGABYTE GA-P31-S3G ATX Intel Motherboard
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16813128077
    $64.99


    Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 2.4GHz LGA 775 65W Processor
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16819115003
    $230.99


    Kingston HyperX 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16819115003
    $64.99


    Western Digital Caviar SE16 500GB 3.5" SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16820134218
    $89.99


    EVGA GeForce 9600GT 512-P3-N861-AR Video Card
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16822136073
    $149.99


    SeaSonic SS-400ES 400W Power Supply
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16814130334
    $58.99

    Total: $734.93


    uhh i think i messed up somewere on the links. I have one more link than i do items...Thanks for looking.
    hellokitty[hk], Apr 14, 2008
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  2. Matthew TechSpot Staff Posts: 5,893   +53

    Matthew, Apr 14, 2008
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  3. hellokitty[hk] I'm a TechSpot Evangelist Posts: 4,001   +31

    oh nice thanks. i tihk thats good enough.

    Wait... i think that i will use a procesor with an FSB of 1066 lol.
    so...
    What is the difference between the E6300 and the E6320?
    or the E6400 and E6420?

    wait wtf i was looking and it says the Antec 900 is DEACTIVATED??!!
    WTF is this BS??! Why would it be deactivated? it makes no sense!!
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021
    hellokitty[hk], Apr 14, 2008
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  4. Matthew TechSpot Staff Posts: 5,893   +53

    Without looking at their detailed specifications on Intel's site, from what I can see the E**00 versions have 2MB of L2 cache, and the E**20 versions have 4MB of L2 cache.

    WTF!? OH NOEZ! There must be between 800 and 1000 cases on Newegg, pick another :).
    Matthew, Apr 14, 2008
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  5. hellokitty[hk] I'm a TechSpot Evangelist Posts: 4,001   +31

    oh ok.

    Its just that it makes no sense that they discontinued it!!

    heh oh ok do you know of any cases with good ventelation?
    hellokitty[hk], Apr 15, 2008
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  6. Matthew TechSpot Staff Posts: 5,893   +53

    To be fair, nearly any case can be turned into a case with decent ventilation with the addition of fans etc. If you're still looking to spend around the same amount, take a look at the "Enermax Uber Chakra". It appears to be a high quality case with great ventilation.
    Matthew, Apr 16, 2008
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  7. hellokitty[hk] I'm a TechSpot Evangelist Posts: 4,001   +31

    Yes it does except that it is HUGE!!!. Also its a bit too expensive and really overkill for this build which i changed to under $700. Preferably in the low 600's or high 500's.
    hellokitty[hk], Apr 16, 2008
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