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Old 08-31-09   #1 (permalink)
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Default Help me build rig for GF - $500 or less
Hey guys,

I'm trying to build a computer for my gf... Budget is $500, but I'd like to keep it under if possible.

She needs this purely for internet, music, school. She might want to play The Sims (I'll buy her the newest one, so, I'm sure any low end card can handle).

She is planning on using her 20" Samsung TV as a monitor (so either get a mobo with HDMI or DVI and i'll get a HDMI > DVI cable (whichever is cheaper)

As for the case... I have no idea.. I would imagine she would want something "cute..." I have no idea what that means, but I don't think she's into the Antec 900/HAF type cases (all the tech-bling).

Thanks guys!
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GF + $500 or less = http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...96929&csid=_21

and this is the recommended GFX

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814121318

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That's way too much for what she needs... anyone else?
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Here's a list:

MSI 785GTM-E45 + AMD Athlon II X2 250 Regor 3.0GHz Combo = $130.99

G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) DDR2 800 $31.99

SAMSUNG Black 22X DVD Burner Black SATA $29.99

Western Digital Caviar Blue WD5000AAKS 500GB $56.99

CORSAIR CMPSU-400CX 400W $49.99

SILVERSTONE SUGO SG02-BF $69.99

Total = $369.94 + Keyboard/mouse(your choice) + shipping
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This would be good build imo, the 785 has a 4200Gfx in it which should be fine
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This would be good build imo, the 785 has a 4200Gfx in it which should be fine
I'd highly recommend 4GB of RAM though... I use over 3GB using just Vista and Vegas.
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hey thanks for your time but dats it??? dats all i need to make a computer?
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I'd highly recommend 4GB of RAM though... I use over 3GB using just Vista and Vegas.
Agreed, read it as 4 at first o_O
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Here's a build I made for my parents. I just upgraded the case and video card.

Newegg Rocks!
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Here's a build I made for my parents. I just upgraded the case and video card.

Newegg Rocks!
GTS 250 is overkill and even the stock cooler is fine.
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I'd highly recommend 4GB of RAM though... I use over 3GB using just Vista and Vegas.
That's because vista uses ram in a different way than xp does. The amount of ram that vista caches for superfetch and the like is huge. You must remember that vista will ditch things in cache if the application doesn't need the ram and something else does. This isn't exactly a gaming machine. It's just a daily user on the cheap with excellent components for reliability and enough graphics power for light gaming.

Edit : If 4GB are a must spend a little less on the case or the hard drive

Options

COOLER MASTER Elite 330 $39.99

Western Digital Caviar Blue WD1600AAJS 160GB $39.49
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