SethH
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Ok. So there have been several threads recently about how much cheaper it is to build your own computer. I've built one for my parents several years ago, but I am now thinking about building one for myself. I'd like to stay under $700 (preferably closer to $600). So I'm looking for suggestions for parts to use. I'm looking for a case, processor (either P4 or AMD), motherboard, RAM (min 512MB), DVD drive (burner not necessary), power supply (if not included with the case), video card, sound card, and hard drive (preferably SATA if possible, doesn't need to be very big).
If you've built something similar recently please list your parts and estimated costs and where you bought them if possible. My inclination is to go with AMD because they're usually cheaper for what you get and perhaps an ABIT board using the nvidia chipset.
Anyway, let me know what you guys think I should look at in this price range and where I should look online for the parts.
If you've built something similar recently please list your parts and estimated costs and where you bought them if possible. My inclination is to go with AMD because they're usually cheaper for what you get and perhaps an ABIT board using the nvidia chipset.
Anyway, let me know what you guys think I should look at in this price range and where I should look online for the parts.