Sparticus Posted December 3, 2006 CID Share Posted December 3, 2006 I'm sure for those of you who know how to custom build...thats the way to do it. Myself would not attempt to custom build a PC....pretty sure it would not kick nothing, I would be kicking it Me to. Custom ordering is also faster, and you can get support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommie gorman Posted December 3, 2006 CID Share Posted December 3, 2006 Me to. Custom ordering is also faster, and you can get support. Me 3 ^^^ And everything is already to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buntz Posted December 3, 2006 CID Share Posted December 3, 2006 I build the system below a year ago, If I can build one anybody can . The only problem I had was the motherboard,Had to RMA after 6 months when it crashed on me.Took two RMA to get one that worked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starship_troopers Posted December 3, 2006 Author CID Share Posted December 3, 2006 lol i could always have my uncle help me if ichose to build one ...i can build it unless its from scratch...for some reason the power supply cables.... i always forget which goes into which...and the fear since its only my second pc taht i would fry it or something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starship_troopers Posted December 3, 2006 Author CID Share Posted December 3, 2006 what parts would anyone of you guys use to build a good pc for gaming and video editing....at least 2ghz processor...would actually prefer at least 2.4 but not needed as long as its above 2...and good graphics with at least 256mb. and 2gigs of ram. then the usual. 10/100ethernet card, like 4 usb, and dvd burner dual layer drive. i cant seem to find a good mobo and cpu combo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disturbed Posted December 3, 2006 CID Share Posted December 3, 2006 dude...did you even look at my post above - i gave you an entire list of parts necessary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommie gorman Posted December 3, 2006 CID Share Posted December 3, 2006 I build the system below a year ago, If I can build one anybody can . The only problem I had was the motherboard,Had to RMA after 6 months when it crashed on me.Took two RMA to get one that worked. Actually I have no fear of building one. I just figure if the cost is about the same ( I do only surf for the most part, or e-mail) why bother. And I have no mistakes to make that way. It works or else. I don't have need of a special one at the moment. Really what I NEED is a faster connection. No computer can change that. I can always upgrade it no prob. But I like buy, plug, and play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buntz Posted December 3, 2006 CID Share Posted December 3, 2006 what parts would anyone of you guys use to build a good pc for gaming and video editing....at least 2GHz processor...would actually prefer at least 2.4 but not needed as long as its above 2...and good graphics with at least 256mb. and 2gigs of ram. then the usual. 10/100ethernet card, like 4 usb, and dvd burner dual layer drive. i cant seem to find a good mobo and cpu combo. The part that disturded worked out[Reply #22] sounds real good,I have use Gigabyte boards twice and had no problem with them [very stable]...I would spend the extra $91.00 and get the Intel E6600 Conroe[i like spending money ] Make sure whatever case you get has good airflow to keep everything cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buntz Posted December 3, 2006 CID Share Posted December 3, 2006 Actually I have no fear of building one. I just figure if the cost is about the same ( I do only surf for the most part, or e-mail) why bother. And I have no mistakes to make that way. It works or else. I don't have need of a special one at the moment. Really what I NEED is a faster connection. No computer can change that. I can always upgrade it no prob. But I like buy, plug, and play. I agreed the cost is about the same,only different is I get to chose what parts go in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlewis23 Posted December 3, 2006 CID Share Posted December 3, 2006 The only reason to build would be to control what is actually in the computer.. I am not sure on the XPS line if Dell is using oem motherboards or not.. But if they are you are pretty much buying into something that might not be able to be upgraded as much as a system that is custom built.. if i remember correctly in the lower end XPS systems they use a intel codesigned and in the higher end XPS they use a ASUS motherboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shug7272 Posted December 3, 2006 CID Share Posted December 3, 2006 Here is my take on it: DVD-RW Dual layer burner: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16827106019 Gigabyte full-tower case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16811233002 Seagate 320GB sata hard drive (16mb cache/perpendicular recording) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16822148140 evga 8800gts video card (640mb memory) - dx10 - vista ready http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16814130071 ocz 700w power supply http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16817341002 ocz 2GB ram http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16820227047 gigabyte ds3 motherboard http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16813128012 intel e6400 processor (same one u chose from dell) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16819115004 windows xp sp2 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16832116059 zalman cnps9500 cpu cooler http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16835118223 Total: $1,651.91 ...........I would choose this over dell any day of the year - you get high end components that you know will kick a$$ Nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disturbed Posted December 3, 2006 CID Share Posted December 3, 2006 - I am in such a mood to build another system LOL - then again, Im always in that mood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brock01 Posted December 3, 2006 CID Share Posted December 3, 2006 yep,comps are real fun to build a month ago or so i got done building my c2d rig fun as hell ASUS P5W DH DELUXE-BiOS 1602 Intel C2D- E6600 2.4Ghz @ 3.2Ghz- Stock Vcore Zalman CNPS9500LED OCZ Platinum Rev. 2 PC2 6400- at 440mhz 4-4-4-15 ATI X1900XTX- with Fatal1ty FC-ZV9 cooler WD2500KS 250GB /16MB Buffer x2-in RAID 0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starship_troopers Posted December 3, 2006 Author CID Share Posted December 3, 2006 dude...did you even look at my post above - i gave you an entire list of parts necessary i didn't wow. i thought those were just links to like a few parts not all. i didnt see the power supply and the mobo link. thats what i wanted really when i posted after you. should have read your whole post completely thanks, i might change out soomething but will probly post info if i do to see if its worth it compared to your system how about this ram right here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brock01 Posted December 3, 2006 CID Share Posted December 3, 2006 that ram is better that you just posted yes or just get what i have get the plat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starship_troopers Posted December 3, 2006 Author CID Share Posted December 3, 2006 thanks, what about this harddrive right here i dont need to pay 100 for a harddrive since im not going to ever use 300gb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brock01 Posted December 3, 2006 CID Share Posted December 3, 2006 yep that will work as well i was looking at buying that today for more storage good deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starship_troopers Posted December 3, 2006 Author CID Share Posted December 3, 2006 yep. and with shipping (i havent included tax yet if newegg charges tax) its a total of $1680 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlewis23 Posted December 3, 2006 CID Share Posted December 3, 2006 yep. and with shipping (i havent included tax yet if newegg charges tax) its a total of $1680 no tax on newegg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommie gorman Posted December 3, 2006 CID Share Posted December 3, 2006 And shipping is usually minimal. Newegg is a good place to deal with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buntz Posted December 3, 2006 CID Share Posted December 3, 2006 Everything you see below came from NewEgg, shipped by UPS. to me in 3days or less. Alot of it came the next day.[i live in southern New Jersey, warehouse in northern New Jersey. ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starship_troopers Posted December 3, 2006 Author CID Share Posted December 3, 2006 And shipping is usually minimal. Newegg is a good place to deal with. i've bought 1gig of ram and a dvd burner drive from newegg before havent ever had problems with them and they came in 2-3 days. Everything you see below came from NewEgg, shipped by UPS. to me in 3days or less. Alot of it came the next day.[i live in southern New Jersey, warehouse in northern New Jersey. ] lol nice...i live in southeast kansas....so it takes the full 3 days and i usually pick rush shipping which they refund if they dont send out at least part of my order next business day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starship_troopers Posted December 4, 2006 Author CID Share Posted December 4, 2006 i bet by the time i order this (probly in Feb.) the graphics card will go down as well. i just thought of that...but i know that this card will still be very nice so im not worried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommie gorman Posted December 4, 2006 CID Share Posted December 4, 2006 lol nice...i live in southeast kansas....so it takes the full 3 days and i usually pick rush shipping which they refund if they dont send out at least part of my order next business day. West central Missouri here, and the same 2-3 days. But I usually use standard delivery, I figure they won't become outdated in the few days saved by a rush. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buntz Posted December 4, 2006 CID Share Posted December 4, 2006 If you do wait till FEB. you might get a second choice to look at. ATI might have their R600 DX 10 card out buy then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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