PC Question

I am wanting to get a PC built by someone. I really want one that is worth somewhere close to $1000 or maybe a little less. Please tell me if this would be lower or higher than $1000.

2.0 GHZ Processor
256MB of RAM
32MB or greater video card
CD-RW
Floppy Disk Drive
40GB of Hard-drive Space

And then, a monitor.

I hope I put this in the right place.

 

you can do that for under $1,000 depending on other components you choose.

(case, motherboard. video card, etc)

 

Oh.. Plus I forgot soundcard.. and I will need a 10/100 Ethernet Card.. Anyway.. For videocard.. I would prob get something under $100 or something.. anywhere from 32mb and above.

 

if you want to build it yourself.....

www.newegg.com
www.pricewatch.com



check the vendors before you buy the components from them.

if you want a prebuilt system...

http://store.emachines.com/emachines/storefront/productlist.jsp?categoryId=1000


prices go up from there based on warrenty, quality, tech support, etc.

 

I'm not the smartest guy in the world when it comes to computers, but I'm trying to somewhat smart. I rebuilt my computer and got
P4 2.0GHz processor
MSI 648 Max 533 MHz Mobo
Power Supply and Case

All for under $600 and that was using a local store

Then I put it together myself and it works great (except for running slow and I haven't figured that out yet).

Anyways, if I can do it, anyone can.....trust me

 

Lets see..Off the top of my head...Guesstimate..

2.0 GHZ Processor (AMD XP 2100+ is about $90)
A good CPU heatsink and fan ($20-40)
256MB of RAM (Get good name brand memory $50-70)
32MB or greater video card (GF2 MX400 w 64mb $60-70)
CD-RW (Lite On 52x $55)
Floppy Disk Drive ($10)
40GB of Hard-drive Space (ATA100+ 7200rpm $70-80?)
And then, a monitor. (19" CRT $200) (17" LCD $400)
Antec, Chieftec, Enermax case ($70-80)*
Antec, Enermax, Sparkle 400w+ power supply ($60-70)*
Audigy soundcard ($60)*
Motherboard ($50-150)
Network Card ($20)*
Internal modem? ($20)
Laser Printer? (Samsung ML1250 $180?)

You're in the ballpark..depends what specific parts you choose.
Items with * are optional recommendations.
Items with ? I haven't shopped for in a while..

Sound and network cards may not be necessary depending on your choice of motherboard. Most have sound built in. Some better than others. Some have a Network interface built in also.

Stop by the review sections of these sites:
www.tomshardware.com
www.extremetech.com

Have fun shopping.

 

if you don't feel comfortable building your own then check out:

http://www.monarchcomputer.com/

Call them to order and explain what you want, they are a great company with awesome support. you could get a nice system for under a thousand easily.

another option although I don't think thier support is near as good is:

http://www.ibuypower.com look at thier nforce special or thier value xp.

check out sellers reputations at:

http://www.resellerratings.com/

hope this helps!