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kelsin, but I never got off my @$$ to actually buy it. I thought Newegg.com sold whole computers, but apparently they don't. I do not need a monitor or other peripherials, just everything that goes in the case. So what do I need to get, and do you have recommendations for which one? I will be installing Win XP on it (possibly Vista), MS Office, Firefox, and assorted games. I want to be able to play Starcraft 2 when it comes out.
I feel like these are the parts I need for a computer.
* Case
* Motherboard (is the processor typically integral to this?)
* DVD R/W
* Hard Drive (100+ GB)
* Video Card
* Sound Card
* RAM (1+ GB)
* USB slots (2 minimum, 6 ideal - are these usually integral to the motherboard?)
* Wireless card (Bluetooth not required)
* Power supply
* Fan
What parts am I missing, and what do you recommend for each? I'm counting on YOU,sirroxton, and maybe kelsin since I'm thinking of converting the old box to linux. ^_^ I'm hoping to order this next week, in the same order as a conure-cam.
kelsin, but I never got off my @$$ to actually buy it. I thought Newegg.com sold whole computers, but apparently they don't. I do not need a monitor or other peripherials, just everything that goes in the case. So what do I need to get, and do you have recommendations for which one? I will be installing Win XP on it (possibly Vista), MS Office, Firefox, and assorted games. I want to be able to play Starcraft 2 when it comes out. I feel like these are the parts I need for a computer.
* Case
* Motherboard (is the processor typically integral to this?)
* DVD R/W
* Hard Drive (100+ GB)
* Video Card
* Sound Card
* RAM (1+ GB)
* USB slots (2 minimum, 6 ideal - are these usually integral to the motherboard?)
* Wireless card (Bluetooth not required)
* Power supply
* Fan
What parts am I missing, and what do you recommend for each? I'm counting on YOU,
sirroxton, and maybe kelsin since I'm thinking of converting the old box to linux. ^_^ I'm hoping to order this next week, in the same order as a conure-cam.
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Date: 2008-06-05 11:55 pm (UTC)The last link I sent you was for the slim tower. I contacted Dell, and they informed me that the slim only had a 250W power supply. The full tower has the full 300W power supply which, despite what some (over-)enthusiasts may tell you, is more than adequate.
Go here:
http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?oc=ddcwdav&c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&kc=productdetails~inspndt_530
Select:
The E8300 processor.
2GB 667MHz DDR2
Great system, $579. I think it's the best deal you're going to get.
Video Card:
Pick One. Any of these cards are a great value.
9600GT - Enthusiast, $160
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814134038
8600GT - Excellent, $95, $65 after rebate*
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150229
2600XT - Good Enough, $67, $47 after rebate*
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102700
Feel free to ask questions. I can tell you anything you'd like to know, but I don't want to get off-message by starting to ramble without prompting. ;-)
*Older cards get discounted through rebates -- sad fact of life