vampire2512
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I'm, for the first time, building a decent gaming PC at a low budget. I'm going to buy these one at a time. I'm not really sure how to check compatibility and have them all add up while keeping my budget. Here's my huge list:
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ORIGINAL SPECS
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Total Computer Power Volts: 100-127 Volts
OS: Windows XP Home Edition SP2 2002
Processor: AMD Sempron
Memory/RAM: 512 MB
Monitor: HP Pavilion MX75 w/ Microphone Hub
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SPECS AS OF 7/20/12-7/27/12 ESTIMATED
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[[This was just to get started.]]
OS: Windows XP Home Edition SP2 2002
Graphics CARD: NVIDIA GeForce2 MX/MX 400
Graphics CARD Display Mode: 32 bit 60Hz
Graphics CARD Total Memory: 64 MB
Memory/RAM: 640 MB
Monitor: HP Pavilion MX75 w/ Microphone Hub
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NEW SPECS WANTED BELOW
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POWER SUPPLIES
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Coolmax CTI-700B
http://www.amazon.com/Coolmax-Dual-Fan-Power-Supply-CTI-700B/dp/B001E01DDS
Dual-Fan
700 Watts (Whoa. ._.)
More than $40, BEST DEAL FOUND, Normal: $70
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HARD DRIVES
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Seagate Barracuda Green ST1500DL004
http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=ST1500DL004-R
Refurbished
1.5 Terabyte (1.5TB)
SATA/300
5400RPM
32MB Buffer
+5 To +12 Volts
$65, Best Deal Found
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OR
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Samsung EcoGreen HD103SI
http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?InvtId=HD103SI-NDW-R&cpc=RESX
Refurbished
1 Terabyte (1TB)
SATA/300
5200RPM
32MB Buffer
12 Volts
$64
16 GB per $1
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CD-ROM DRIVES
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NONE
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PROCESSORS
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AMD Athlon II X2 255
http://www.outletpc.com/rn9499.html
3.1 GHz
Dual-Core
65 Watts
$50, Best Deal Found (Worth it) Normal: Over $75
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Intel Celeron G540
Dual-Core
http://www.techbargains.com/catsearch.cfm/0_2_4
2.5GHz
LGA1155
Retail
$37.79, Normal: Over $45
[[EXPIRED]]
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VIDEO GRAPHICS CARDS
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ATI Radeon 2400 XT (Qty. 8! ._.)
www.ebay.com/itm/LOT-8-ATI-Radeon-2400XT-256MB-PCIe-DDR2-Video-Graphics-Card-B276-/160851893788?pt=PCC_Video-TV-Cards&hash=item2573851e1c#ht_3878wt_1037
256 MB
Used
PCIe (Use PCIe to 2 VGAs splitter! =) )
DDR2
$20, AUCTION
3.3 volts
[[EXPIRED]]
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OR
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EVGA Brand NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS
1GB
DDR3
VGA
PCIe
HDMI
New
$36, BEST DEAL FOUND
Fast and Free Shipping
71 watts
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RAM CARDS
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G.SKILL Sniper (Qty. 2)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231416
8 GB Total
Blah Blah Blah
$40 total
Free 2-day shipping
List Price $80!
BEST DEAL EVAR
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OR
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Corsair Vengeance (Qty. 2)
http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Venge...3M2A1600C9/dp/B004CRSM4I/ref=pd_bxgy_e_text_c
8 GB
Compatible with Intel Core i3, i5, i7 and AMD Platforms SDRAM CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9 (Processor is AMD. c
$40 total
List Price $140
Supposedly faster than G.SKILL
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MOTHERBOARDS
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[[Any that are compatible with this stuff that's the best under $70]]
[[Motherboard doesn't need onboard graphics chip or processor.]]
[[2-4 memory slots, etc]]
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CASES
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Rosewill R363-M-BK
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147099
Black
Ultra High Gloss Finished
MicroATX Computer Case
400W ATX 2.2 12V Power Supply
(Possibly replace power supply with 700w if it fits)
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OR
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[[Any case that's compatible that looks nice under $60]]
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OTHER
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TRIPP Lite VGA Splitter
www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812120612&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-_-pla-_-NA-_-NA
1 ft.
PCIe to 2 x VGA
$16
Masscool 5T568S1H3 Socket AM3/AM2
Processor Fan / Heatsink
$6.87
3-pin connector
http://www.outletpc.com/c1930.html
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ORIGINAL SPECS
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Total Computer Power Volts: 100-127 Volts
OS: Windows XP Home Edition SP2 2002
Processor: AMD Sempron
Memory/RAM: 512 MB
Monitor: HP Pavilion MX75 w/ Microphone Hub
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SPECS AS OF 7/20/12-7/27/12 ESTIMATED
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[[This was just to get started.]]
OS: Windows XP Home Edition SP2 2002
Graphics CARD: NVIDIA GeForce2 MX/MX 400
Graphics CARD Display Mode: 32 bit 60Hz
Graphics CARD Total Memory: 64 MB
Memory/RAM: 640 MB
Monitor: HP Pavilion MX75 w/ Microphone Hub
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NEW SPECS WANTED BELOW
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POWER SUPPLIES
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Coolmax CTI-700B
http://www.amazon.com/Coolmax-Dual-Fan-Power-Supply-CTI-700B/dp/B001E01DDS
Dual-Fan
700 Watts (Whoa. ._.)
More than $40, BEST DEAL FOUND, Normal: $70
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HARD DRIVES
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Seagate Barracuda Green ST1500DL004
http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=ST1500DL004-R
Refurbished
1.5 Terabyte (1.5TB)
SATA/300
5400RPM
32MB Buffer
+5 To +12 Volts
$65, Best Deal Found
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OR
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Samsung EcoGreen HD103SI
http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?InvtId=HD103SI-NDW-R&cpc=RESX
Refurbished
1 Terabyte (1TB)
SATA/300
5200RPM
32MB Buffer
12 Volts
$64
16 GB per $1
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CD-ROM DRIVES
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NONE
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PROCESSORS
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AMD Athlon II X2 255
http://www.outletpc.com/rn9499.html
3.1 GHz
Dual-Core
65 Watts
$50, Best Deal Found (Worth it) Normal: Over $75
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OR
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Intel Celeron G540
Dual-Core
http://www.techbargains.com/catsearch.cfm/0_2_4
2.5GHz
LGA1155
Retail
$37.79, Normal: Over $45
[[EXPIRED]]
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VIDEO GRAPHICS CARDS
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ATI Radeon 2400 XT (Qty. 8! ._.)
www.ebay.com/itm/LOT-8-ATI-Radeon-2400XT-256MB-PCIe-DDR2-Video-Graphics-Card-B276-/160851893788?pt=PCC_Video-TV-Cards&hash=item2573851e1c#ht_3878wt_1037
256 MB
Used
PCIe (Use PCIe to 2 VGAs splitter! =) )
DDR2
$20, AUCTION
3.3 volts
[[EXPIRED]]
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OR
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EVGA Brand NVIDIA GeForce 8400 GS
1GB
DDR3
VGA
PCIe
HDMI
New
$36, BEST DEAL FOUND
Fast and Free Shipping
71 watts
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RAM CARDS
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G.SKILL Sniper (Qty. 2)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231416
8 GB Total
Blah Blah Blah
$40 total
Free 2-day shipping
List Price $80!
BEST DEAL EVAR
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OR
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Corsair Vengeance (Qty. 2)
http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Venge...3M2A1600C9/dp/B004CRSM4I/ref=pd_bxgy_e_text_c
8 GB
Compatible with Intel Core i3, i5, i7 and AMD Platforms SDRAM CMZ8GX3M2A1600C9 (Processor is AMD. c
$40 total
List Price $140
Supposedly faster than G.SKILL
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MOTHERBOARDS
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[[Any that are compatible with this stuff that's the best under $70]]
[[Motherboard doesn't need onboard graphics chip or processor.]]
[[2-4 memory slots, etc]]
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CASES
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Rosewill R363-M-BK
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147099
Black
Ultra High Gloss Finished
MicroATX Computer Case
400W ATX 2.2 12V Power Supply
(Possibly replace power supply with 700w if it fits)
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OR
------------------------------------------
[[Any case that's compatible that looks nice under $60]]
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OTHER
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TRIPP Lite VGA Splitter
www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812120612&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleAdwords&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleAdwords-_-pla-_-NA-_-NA
1 ft.
PCIe to 2 x VGA
$16
Masscool 5T568S1H3 Socket AM3/AM2
Processor Fan / Heatsink
$6.87
3-pin connector
http://www.outletpc.com/c1930.html
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