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stefun999

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    Building a computer
    « on: August 03, 2009, 06:35:17 PM »
    Well, since I could not find the appropriate section of the web site I would like someone to tell me if all of the following components to build a computer are compatible and if I am missing anything that I should have.
    Video card $80 (( http://www.frys.com/product/5702602?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG ))
    Motherboard supports AMD DDR2 $45 (( http://www.frys.com/product/5660961?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG ))
    DDR2 ram 2x2 GB $43 (( http://www.frys.com/product/5700982?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG ))
    Chassis $35 (( http://www.frys.com/product/5782162?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG ))
    Sound card $20 (( http://www.frys.com/product/5386538?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG ))
    operating system XP $200 (( http://www.frys.com/product/4052682?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG ))
    Processor $78 (( http://www.frys.com/product/5942414?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG ))
    hard drive external $60 (( http://www.frys.com/product/5701312?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG ))
    widescreen monitor 23" $170 (( http://www.frys.com/product/5908084?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG ))
    Mouse $35 (( http://www.frys.com/product/5892503?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG ))
    keybaord $80 (( http://www.frys.com/product/5713112?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG ))

    Thank you for your time.
    I have a better system build thanks to computeruler. I would just like to know if I would also need a hard drive enclosure.
    « Last Edit: August 04, 2009, 12:06:49 AM by stefun999 »
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    Re: Building a computer
    « Reply #1 on: August 03, 2009, 06:38:23 PM »
    I would get rid of the sound card and get vista. Get an internal hdd too. Also, why get it there?  Why not use newegg?

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      « Reply #2 on: August 03, 2009, 06:40:05 PM »
      Well Fry's because it is close and I do not want to deal with shipping. I also want XP because to me it is easier to use.
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      Re: Building a computer
      « Reply #3 on: August 03, 2009, 06:59:36 PM »
      http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130390
      And thats the sli supported version.  You could get 2
      How much is your budget

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        Re: Building a computer
        « Reply #4 on: August 03, 2009, 07:02:39 PM »
        My budget is $500 to $1000... I'll check out the link
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        Re: Building a computer
        « Reply #5 on: August 03, 2009, 07:04:59 PM »
        You could build a much better computer then that

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          Re: Building a computer
          « Reply #6 on: August 03, 2009, 07:20:44 PM »
          LOL I probably could but I'm restricted to buying from fry's or best buy...
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          Re: Building a computer
          « Reply #7 on: August 03, 2009, 07:24:02 PM »
          LOL I probably could but I'm restricted to buying from fry's or best buy...

          Why ? ?
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          Re: Building a computer
          « Reply #8 on: August 03, 2009, 07:27:09 PM »
          Yes, why???  ??? ??? ???

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          Re: Building a computer
          « Reply #9 on: August 03, 2009, 07:28:05 PM »
          Your only limitations are those set by yourself.

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            Re: Building a computer
            « Reply #10 on: August 03, 2009, 07:28:17 PM »
            Well, when I got to Fry's I could ask where everything is and if they are best... which I guess is what you are doing for me right now... What kind of rig would YOU build with $1000?
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            Re: Building a computer
            « Reply #11 on: August 03, 2009, 07:57:36 PM »
            Is that with the monitor and os?

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              « Reply #12 on: August 03, 2009, 08:01:02 PM »
              Definitely with the OS and with a monitor under $200 preferrably over 20"
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                Re: Building a computer
                « Reply #14 on: August 03, 2009, 09:54:45 PM »
                TYVM I shall look at them all.
                Edit: about the hard drive: is there anything special I need to do with it?
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