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nsmitchell · 12-01-2008, 09:07 AM

The motherboard has only one IDE (ATA) connector, so make sure to use a SATA hard drive. I would get a SATA DVD burner as well. Lite-On or LG are the only ones I will consider. Western Digital hard drives are the only hard drives I use.

Just my opinions though, but I build a lot of PCs and my customers are always impressed by the low cost and stability and longevity of my systems.

ChinoCharles · 12-01-2008, 09:28 AM

I always built my systems until I bought this AMD Phenom box from HP. This thing is so badass it isn't even funny. 6 gigs of ram and a quad-core 64 bit chip for around a grand. Just do yourself a favor, go to Best Buy and buy something you don't have to build. It isn't worth the trouble. Any time you build a system, there is a risk of something stupid happening.

Raise your hand if you ground yourself for everything, use static pads and check compatibility for every little component you put in your systems. Didn't think so.

ChinoCharles · 12-01-2008, 09:32 AM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16883107705

There you go dude. They've got it on sale for $800. ROFL are you kidding me? I'm pissed now. Seriously, the stuff these manufacturers cram in these boxes at these prices... I wouldn't build a system anymore. Too easy and painless to just buy it.

nsmitchell · 12-01-2008, 11:11 AM

I would never buy a premade system. They make me wanna hurl. HP, Dell, Gateways are all awful. Business class PCs are fine. I buy IBMs (Lenovo) for my company. But for home use it's AMD Retail CPUs, ASUS motherboards, Crucial or G-Skill RAM, Western Digital hard drives, with LG or Lite-On DVD burners with OEM Windows XP. Cases are the wildcard. I do however use Antec Eathwatts power supplies.

The biggest problem I have with "Store Bought" PCs is the proprietary bullshit they do with cases and card readers, etc. If something breaks, you usually need to buy their parts, which can be pricey. With a custom built PC, everything is easily and cheaply replaced. I say usually because CPUs RAM and the basics are generic enough to work even in proprietary systems.

I don't think any store bought PCs ccome with XP anymore. Vista pretty much sux.

Black Yaris · 12-03-2008, 07:32 PM

ok I think this is it
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...CM-M2NSLI-5400

nsmitchell · 12-04-2008, 12:56 PM

That looks like a sweet deal. Not much warranty probably. Get Antec Earthwatts PS 500W.

Also get a good surge suppressor/power cleaner. It will protect your system and make it run optimally.

ChinoCharles · 12-04-2008, 01:30 PM

I built an AMD system with an ASUS board and it lasted 2 years before the chip fried. Make sure you buy lots of fans.

Shroomster · 12-04-2008, 05:49 PM

hey be sure to show pics of when you get it and/or maybe a DIY that way I'll know what I'm in for ...

12-01-2008, 09:07 AM	#19
nsmitchell View User's Garage Drives: LB-Auto-PWR-ABS-Cruise-Springs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,065	The motherboard has only one IDE (ATA) connector, so make sure to use a SATA hard drive. I would get a SATA DVD burner as well. Lite-On or LG are the only ones I will consider. Western Digital hard drives are the only hard drives I use. Just my opinions though, but I build a lot of PCs and my customers are always impressed by the low cost and stability and longevity of my systems. __________________ Other car is a 2005 Mustang Convertible 4.0L V6 Manual - Legend Lime Get YarAss in gear! RIP - Casey Tatum

12-01-2008, 11:11 AM	#22
nsmitchell View User's Garage Drives: LB-Auto-PWR-ABS-Cruise-Springs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,065	I would never buy a premade system. They make me wanna hurl. HP, Dell, Gateways are all awful. Business class PCs are fine. I buy IBMs (Lenovo) for my company. But for home use it's AMD Retail CPUs, ASUS motherboards, Crucial or G-Skill RAM, Western Digital hard drives, with LG or Lite-On DVD burners with OEM Windows XP. Cases are the wildcard. I do however use Antec Eathwatts power supplies. The biggest problem I have with "Store Bought" PCs is the proprietary bullshit they do with cases and card readers, etc. If something breaks, you usually need to buy their parts, which can be pricey. With a custom built PC, everything is easily and cheaply replaced. I say usually because CPUs RAM and the basics are generic enough to work even in proprietary systems. I don't think any store bought PCs ccome with XP anymore. Vista pretty much sux. __________________ Other car is a 2005 Mustang Convertible 4.0L V6 Manual - Legend Lime Get YarAss in gear! RIP - Casey Tatum

12-04-2008, 12:56 PM	#24
nsmitchell View User's Garage Drives: LB-Auto-PWR-ABS-Cruise-Springs Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 1,065	That looks like a sweet deal. Not much warranty probably. Get Antec Earthwatts PS 500W. Also get a good surge suppressor/power cleaner. It will protect your system and make it run optimally. __________________ Other car is a 2005 Mustang Convertible 4.0L V6 Manual - Legend Lime Get YarAss in gear! RIP - Casey Tatum

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12-01-2008, 09:28 AM	#20
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	I always built my systems until I bought this AMD Phenom box from HP. This thing is so badass it isn't even funny. 6 gigs of ram and a quad-core 64 bit chip for around a grand. Just do yourself a favor, go to Best Buy and buy something you don't have to build. It isn't worth the trouble. Any time you build a system, there is a risk of something stupid happening. Raise your hand if you ground yourself for everything, use static pads and check compatibility for every little component you put in your systems. Didn't think so.

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ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16883107705 There you go dude. They've got it on sale for $800. ROFL are you kidding me? I'm pissed now. Seriously, the stuff these manufacturers cram in these boxes at these prices... I wouldn't build a system anymore. Too easy and painless to just buy it.

12-04-2008, 01:30 PM	#25
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	I built an AMD system with an ASUS board and it lasted 2 years before the chip fried. Make sure you buy lots of fans.

12-04-2008, 05:49 PM	#26
Shroomster '07 to '12:2 wipers to 1? View User's Garage Drives: '12 5-door LE & '14 5-door LE Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,999	hey be sure to show pics of when you get it and/or maybe a DIY that way I'll know what I'm in for ...