General I'm Gonna Build A Computer

[ChubbiestLlama 7]

Are these parts for a computer under $500 any good? If you can find a better one for a better price please leave a comment

UPDATE: Already ordered it and I have to wait till my birthday on the 19th to open it and build it though. Here is the link to the one I bought http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.634251

Motherboard: http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-M4A87TD-EVO-USB3-0-Motherboard/dp/B003ICWAUU/ref=cm_cmu_pg__header

Tower: http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Elite-Tower-RC-310-BWN1-GP/dp/B0028ACYMC/ref=zg_bs_572238_5

Processor: http://www.amazon.com/AMD-Athlon-Propus-Quad-Core-Processor/dp/B003M7BLOW/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1303953715&sr=1-1

Hard Drive: http://www.amazon.com/Western-Digital-Intellipower-Desktop-WD20EARS/dp/B002ZCXK0I/ref=zg_bs_1254762011_1

Ram: http://www.amazon.com/Crucial-CT2CP25664BA1339-240-pin-PC3-10600-Memory/dp/B001R4BT1M/ref=zg_bs_172500_3

Wireless Adapter: http://www.amazon.com/D-Link-DWA-556-Express-Desktop-Adapter/dp/B000N4WRFY/ref=zg_bs_13983711_7

VGA PCI: http://www.amazon.com/ATI-Rage-8mb-Video-Card/dp/B003FP95Q2/ref=sr_1_10?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1303953567&sr=1-10

DVD Drive: http://www.amazon.com/Lite--LightScribe-Layer-Drive-IHAS424-98/dp/B002SIMPXM/ref=zg_bs_193870011_2

Power Adapter: http://www.amazon.com/Coolmax-M-500B-Supply-Connectors-ATX12V/dp/B0013FIO04/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1303953766&sr=1-2

Edited May 6, 2011 by Caleb Davis

[Thunder 468]

Are these parts for a computer under $500 any good? If you can find a better one for a better price please leave a comment

Motherboard:http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-M4A87TD-EVO-USB3-0-Motherboard/dp/B003ICWAUU/ref=cm_cmu_pg__header

Tower:http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-Elite-Tower-RC-310-BWN1-GP/dp/B0028ACYMC/ref=zg_bs_572238_5

Processor:http://www.amazon.com/AMD-Athlon-Propus-Quad-Core-Processor/dp/B003M7BLOW/ref=sr_1_1? s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1303953715&sr=1-1

Hard Drive:http://www.amazon.com/Western-Digital-Intellipower-Desktop-WD20EARS/dp/B002ZCXK0I/ref=zg_bs_1254762011_1

Ram:http://www.amazon.com/Crucial-CT2CP25664BA1339-240-pin-PC3-10600-Memory/dp/B001R4BT1M/ref=zg_bs_172500_3

Wireless Adapter:http://www.amazon.com/D-Link-DWA-556-Express-Desktop-Adapter/dp/B000N4WRFY/ref=zg_bs_13983711_7

VGA PCI:http://www.amazon.com/ATI-Rage-8mb-Video-Card/dp/B003FP95Q2/ref=sr_1_10?s=electronics& ie=UTF8&qid=1303953567&sr=1-10

DVD Drive:http://www.amazon.com/Lite--LightScribe-Layer-Drive-IHAS424-98/dp/B002SIMPXM/ref=zg_bs_193870011_2

Power Adapter:http://www.amazon.com/Coolmax-M-500B-Supply-Connectors-ATX12V/dp/B0013FIO04/ref=sr_1_2? s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1303953766&sr=1-2

Graphics card is a bleh. Don't just go for a standard vga adapter if you're going to get all that. Ruins the whole thing. Other than that, maybe consider a high wattage power supply. Make sure the power supply has correct connections for motherboard as well.There is a 4 pin connection on the top of the board as well as a 24 pin power connection in center right.

[AKIMBO BUNNYZ 34]

fixed all your links for you. so now ppl can click on them

[AMD 885]

I'm not sure what you're designing this computer to be used for, but that VGA adapter is extremely low-grade. At most, you'll just be able to run a word processor and web browser...don't expect to do any gaming. You'll have to spend $50-200 if you want a decent card.

Oh and thanks akimbo!

[ChubbiestLlama 7]

I'm not sure what you're designing this computer to be used for, but that VGA adapter is extremely low-grade. At most, you'll just be able to run a word processor and web browser...don't expect to do any gaming. You'll have to spend $50-200 if you want a decent card.

Oh and thanks akimbo!

I need a cheap one though, can you try to find one for me and PM me the link

[Thunder 468]

I need a cheap one though, can you try to find one for me and PM me the link

What kind of game do you want to be able to play? Note that ATI tends to be cheaper than NVIDIA.

[ChubbiestLlama 7]

What kind of game do you want to be able to play? Note that ATI tends to be cheaper than NVIDIA.

black ops, portal, portal 2,counter strike

[AMD 885]

black ops, portal, portal 2,counter strike

Try taking a look at these then, you'll need to spend at least $50 for games like those.

[Tric123 0]

good luck

[Thunder 468]

Hey Caleb, I like the stuff on this. We just need to get you some sort of graphics card. The processor is better than mine actually

Get this if you want graphics Newegg

It's like 94 dollars with rebate and it's the same graphics chipset i have. It can run all those games with no problems.

BTW: you need windows silly

[AMD 885]

Get this if you want graphics Newegg

It's like 94 dollars with rebate and it's the same graphics chipset i have. It can run all those games with no problems.

BTW: you need windows silly

He updated his original post and said that he just went and bought a kit. It has some integrated ATI card, IDK how good it is.

But he still will need Windows, which will add another $70-100 if he gets Win7 Home Premium.

Or he could just install Linux for free. Not recommended though unless you know what you're doing.

[ChubbiestLlama 7]

He updated his original post and said that he just went and bought a kit. It has some integrated ATI card, IDK how good it is.

But he still will need Windows, which will add another $70-100 if he gets Win7 Home Premium.

Or he could just install Linux for free. Not recommended though unless you know what you're doing.

I already ordered windows 7 before I ordered the computer, and I ordered an anti-static wrist strap cause my house is pretty much all carpet

[Thunder 468]

I already ordered windows 7 before I ordered the computer, and I ordered an anti-static wrist strap cause my house is pretty much all carpet

That integrated graphics won't do too much for you still. Consider an upgrade in the future

[Thunder 468]

I already ordered windows 7 before I ordered the computer, and I ordered an anti-static wrist strap cause my house is pretty much all carpet

That integrated graphics won't do too much for you still. Consider an upgrade in the future

[ChubbiestLlama 7]

That integrated graphics won't do too much for you still. Consider an upgrade in the future

I will have to save up then, but the default one has HDMI which should be good till I can buy one