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19-Feb-2008, 05:48 PM #1
Is this a good buy?
Hey guys, I've never built a computer or even know how to but I know what and how the parts work...
Would this be a good buy?

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    ASUS 20X DVD±R DVD Burner with LightScribe Black SATA Model DRW-2014L1T - Retail 
    Item #: N82E16827135156
    Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
    $35.99

	

    Powertek PT-eviltek-case100 Black Computer Case W/Side Panel Window - Retail 
    Item #: N82E16811713001
    Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
    $89.99

	


    Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD5000AAKS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM 
    Item #: N82E16822136073
    Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy
    $104.99

	
	


    EVGA 256-P2-N615-TX GeForce 7600GT 256MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 SLI Supported Video Card - Retail 
    Item #: N82E16814130062
    Return Policy: Limited Non-Refundable 30-Day Return Policy
    $20.00 Mail-in Rebate 	
$84.99


    COOLER MASTER eXtreme Power RP-600-PCAR ATX from factor 12V V2.01 600W Power Supply - Retail 
    Item #: N82E16817171013
    Return Policy: Standard Return Policy
    $79.99

	
	

    GeIL Value 1GB 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) Desktop Memory Model GE1GB3200B - Retail 
    Item #: N82E16820144039
    Return Policy: Memory (Modules, USB) Return Policy
    $109.98
    ($54.99 each)

	
	

    ECS RS482-M754 A 3200+ AMD Athlon 3200+ 754 ATI RS482 Micro ATX Motherboard/CPU Combo - Retail 
    Item #: N82E16813135058
    Return Policy: Limited 30-Day Return Policy
    $69.99
Plus shipping and taxes - Grand Total: $642.31

Now, is there any parts or items I'm missing also?
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20-Feb-2008, 09:25 AM #2
For the money, not really because the platform, 754 is now old and the upgrade path ended.

The AM2 platform is current and a better buy, imo.
With AM2 you can go dual core at very low costs.....a big plus and memory is less expensive.
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20-Feb-2008, 09:31 AM #3
Well then, can you go on newegg, or any good site you know and pick out the parts to make a computer, with a amazing case and show me?

My Budget is $600, so try keeping it below that...

Must have atleast 1.5gig ram, 2 is better
Must have alteast 250gig drive
A good GFX card.

Please and thank you man!
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20-Feb-2008, 10:34 AM #4
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Well then, can you go on newegg, or any good site you know and pick out the parts to make a computer, with a amazing case and show me?

My Budget is $600, so try keeping it below that...

Must have atleast 1.5gig ram, 2 is better
Must have alteast 250gig drive
A good GFX card.

Please and thank you man!
Budgets and usage seem to often be in conflict.
Here is something you can build in your price range, reusing your monitor keyboard and mouse, speakers etc.

http://arstechnica.com/guides/buyer/guide-200801.ars/2

It would be better to post your usage if you're gaming and get a recommendation for a GFX card from one of the gamers at TSG.......I don't game much.
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