crashdummy35

I'd posted a few days ago asking if a lappy my cousin gave me was worth fixing up for my niece...from the looks of what I've seen online--it isn't.

I just ordered my Megahelms today and told my girl ... before she could explode I told her I was already looking into a cheap build for my niece ... it worked.

So.

Here I am.

Things I have :
1 P4 cpu @ 2.8 GHz <--This is questionable as is it's very old
2 GB generic (but brand new) "stand by" RAM @ 800MHz 6-6-6-18
92mm Vendetta after Mega arrives
1 Tube OCZ Freeze
1 230w Dell psu <--Little connectors and questionable quality also
1 IDE optical drive
1 IDE 80GB hard drive
1 Gigabyte IDE cable with only one connector so one of the above IDE's is
S.O.O.L.
1 6-foot tall girlfriend that's extremely hot but mad
1 pack of smokes

So, I figure run the P4 til it dies then get a new E5200. Buy a cheap case with/and psu.... Get a mobo with onboard then giver her my 9500GT after I grab a 5750 or 5770. I'd prefer a Gigabyte board as I'm familiar with the bios and plan to give it a friendly oc.

Prefer new stuff for the warranty.

Here's what Ive got down:
EP43 UD3L 80 bucks.

Tornado Case 40 bucks. Has shiny things.

Corsair 400w psu 50 bucks.

Debating whether or not to just get the E5200.

What do you think.

danewfie

AMD is by far a cheaper build unless u got some crazy pricing.
Explain the reasons for e5200.
Also note that amd boards have killer on board.

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crashdummy35

I don't really know anything about AMD wouldn't know how to begin with it..?

It's for an 11 year old, don't see a need for anything like an E8400 or anything, she games on an XBox.

Daney

In that case, get a 785G chipset (AMD) or a G** chipset for Intel, as it's integrated graphics, which will save costs by a fair amount.

2GB will probably be fine to cut more costs. Good luck

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Legacy8500

So are the megahalems for you or your niece? I think the stock cooler will be adequate for her unless she's an overclocker. Also I lol'd at the angry girlfriend in your parts list

crashdummy35

Okay how does this look?
Jetway 775 mobo $40.
Raidmax case 29.99 after MIR.
Corsair 400 29.99 after MIR.
E5200 67 bucks free shipping.

corky dorkelson

Looks good, but get this foxconn for $1 more You can thank me later. Jetway is for weirdos.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813186145

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Dilyn

I like it

2 gigs of RAM will cut it just fine as well.

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crashdummy35

Hey thanks. Got tired of looking for onboard video

I'll get that one.

Well, that should do it then.

Edit: @ Dilyn... Thanks Now she can have her own little rig.

Coolwaters

onboard video suxs sooooo much...

get a budget video card like the 9600gso which is probably the best value. it plays need for speed shift very well. gets hot though needs good ventilation.
i think i got it for $60 after MIR.

dont recommend AMD especially for the low end ones. they lag soo much. experienced like 4 computers with them and they seem slower then my P4...

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