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BJ2
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BJ2 says:
Hello everyone,
first of all i would like to say that i may not be doing this, im just looking for how muh it will cost. Cam and OE where helping me over msn and i just wanna make sure this is all i will need (im new to this)


Hard Drive
Processor
Graphics Card
Sound Card (may be built into motherboard)
Motherboard
RAM
USB ports (may be built into motherboard)
Case
Power and power cables
Network Cable Ports
Fans
Monitor
Sound/recording ports ect.
Ethernet Cables
DVD Player/Burner
Network Card
Keyboard, Mouse


i mainly need to know if im missing anything at all (as minor as cables or anything)

also, i looked on ebay, but is a site where i can buy some of the stuff i can't find there, or maybe if it's easy, i could get it al there?????

so if you could help that would be awsome, thanks

*EDIT* Updated thanks to Kia
10/01/2008
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damex95
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damex95 says:
wouldnt u want a wireless router?
10/01/2008
@ MyWii and MyPSP--- --- Sydney,NSW!!!
camlew2
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camlew2 says:
Wireless is crap for online gaming.
10/01/2008
www.camlew.com | Melbourne, Victoria
Kiah
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Kiah says:
Motherboard
RAM
Hard Drive
DVD Player/Burner
Processor
Graphics Card/Video Card - Same thing.
Sound Card - Sound/recording ports ect. - Sound cards usually have it built in, as do most new motherboards.
USB ports - Motherboard will already have usb ports, most likely.
Case
Power supply
Network card.
Fans
Monitor

Ethernet Cables, power cable(s), keyboard, mouse


Also, I'd just like the point out that wireless is fine for online gaming, provided you have decent wireless signal strength.
10/01/2008
Perth
barcafc
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barcafc says:
Also, make sure to get a CD Player obviously lol

yeh and dvd burner is a plus
10/01/2008
NSW
BJ2
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BJ2 says:
well ill get areound 95% connection and we have a 1500kb/s internet speed.

how does the motherboard have USB ports already?, im new at this, but im pretty sure you don't put your psp's USB cord into the motherboard????

any is ebay the best place to get all this????
10/01/2008
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barcafc
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barcafc says:

BJ2 said: well ill get areound 95% connection and we have a 1500kb/s internet speed.

how does the motherboard have USB ports already?, im new at this, but im pretty sure you don't put your psp's USB cord into the motherboard????

any is ebay the best place to get all this????



its best to get from computer online store or go to a store and buy direct.

Youll have to put in the USB Ports etc.
10/01/2008
NSW
shadowfox
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shadowfox says:
most motherboards have at least 4 usb ports
10/01/2008
melbourne
barcafc
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barcafc says:
Ive got 8 usb ports, 2 on keyboard.
10/01/2008
NSW
Kiah
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Kiah says:
Look at the back of your computer some time. See the usb ports, near the mouse and keyboard ports? Those, my friend, are on the motherboard. You can also get front mounted usb ports, if you feel it's necessary. Or get a usb hub. OR a keyboard with a built in usb hub.

I recently set up a system with 8 usb ports, 2 more on the monitor, and two more on the keyboard
10/01/2008
Perth
repopulating
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repopulating says:
Was the monitor a dell kiah?

Our ones at school are mad widescreens and have 2 USBs in monitor
10/01/2008
Alex_TXD said: Umm, who are you to talk, you just joined recently and im a veteran at mymedia, I know heaps of members and been here for ages! You act all cool but in reality, your just acting tough
Kiah
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Kiah says:
Yep. They rock
10/01/2008
Perth
repopulating
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repopulating says:
Lol we always get in trouble if we turn them upside down

That's what i like bout them, you can turn them anyway u want lol
10/01/2008
Alex_TXD said: Umm, who are you to talk, you just joined recently and im a veteran at mymedia, I know heaps of members and been here for ages! You act all cool but in reality, your just acting tough
chambalam
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Mates: 22
chambalam says:
This is my new PC, should be coming in less then a week, good parts.

Three Year On site warranty(for $0-$3000)Umart System Build Only
Asus DRW-2014L1tT 20x DVDRW SATA LightScribe Retail
Intel CORE 2 Quad Q6600/2.4Ghz/2x4MB/1066FSB/LGA775/(GOSLACR stepping)
Asus ASUS VW222U 22 WIDE 2MS DVI/VGA Tilt Speakers HDCP Vista
Premium
Antec Sonata III MiniTower Case - Piano BlackW/500W PSU
Gigabyte P35-DS3P P35 ATX FSB1333 2xPCIEx16 SATA2 RAID 1394
GbLAN Dual
MSI GeForce 8600GT OC 256MB PCI Express Video
Logitech X-540 5.1 Speakers System
Logitech Internet 250 PS2 Desktop Black (keyboard/mouse)
DDR2 Twin2X (2048MB Kit) 240-pin DDR2 XMS2-6400 Corsair
Western Digital 500G SATAII 7200 rpm HDD(16Mb Cache)
Leadtek DV2000 TV Tuner and Digital Video Recorder

So basically.. all you NEED is..

DVD Burner
Processor
Monitor
Case
PSU
Motherboard
Graphics
Speakers
Mouse
Keyboard
RAM
HDD
10/01/2008
Ballina
BJ2
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BJ2 says:
well guys, a shop called masterlink near me sells all i need.

The guy told me that i could get a decent (but not awsome) computer for around 1200. it's main specs are:
core 2 duo 2.2ghz processor
2gb kingstor ram 667mhz
gigabyte (or something) motherboard (middle of the range he said)
Sony SATA DVD burner
8600 GT 512mb graphics/video

and they said they can make it for me (i don't know how) for an extra $85.

it looks good, good option for me cause i don't what to get online
10/01/2008
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Vinzor
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Vinzor says:
@ bj2 - uhh, yucky!

cpu - uhh.. d/w, it's alright
ram - try getting 800mhz 2x1gb kit
gigabyte mobo - what one though? doesn't help just saying it's brand
sony SATA dvd burner - wish i had a sata burner - pioneer is more reliable btw
8600 gt 512mb gfx - it's alright

85 for them to make it is a littttle harsh, but if you dont know anyone who can do it for you, just get them to do it
10/01/2008
MyPSP is infested with noobs... =="
chambalam
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chambalam says:
My place (established company) charge $80 for build, making sure the parts are compatible, ringing me if things arent to fix them, and doing all the hardware testing to make sure it all works.
A bit pricey, but still will let me sleep better at night.
10/01/2008
Ballina
BJ2
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BJ2 says:

Vinzor said: @ bj2 - uhh, yucky!
cpu - uhh.. d/w, it's alright
ram - try getting 800mhz 2x1gb kit
gigabyte mobo - what one though? doesn't help just saying it's brand
sony SATA dvd burner - wish i had a sata burner - pioneer is more reliable btw
8600 gt 512mb gfx - it's alright
85 for them to make it is a littttle harsh, but if you dont know anyone who can do it for you, just get them to do it



i don't know about the motherboard, thats all he told me.

And it's not like im gonna spend 2000 dollars on a PC vin, i don't have that kind of income. (being only 14)

by the time i save up it may be cheaper anyways.

10/01/2008
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mateo1
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mateo1 says:
i only spent 1200 on my computer not including vista and microsoft word
10/01/2008
=(..)= brisbane
chambalam
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chambalam says:

BJ2 said: @ bj2 - uhh, yucky!

cpu - uhh.. d/w, it's alright

ram - try getting 800mhz 2x1gb kit

gigabyte mobo - what one though? doesn't help just saying it's brand

sony SATA dvd burner - wish i had a sata burner - pioneer is more reliable btw

8600 gt 512mb gfx - it's alright

85 for them to make it is a littttle harsh, but if you dont know anyone who can do it for you, just get them to do it

i don't know about the motherboard, thats all he told me.

And it's not like im gonna spend 2000 dollars on a PC vin, i don't have that kind of income. (being only 14)

by the time i save up it may be cheaper anyways.



haha, im 14 and have been working for a year 1800 dollar PC!! SO EXCITED!!!!!!!!
10/01/2008
Ballina
BJ2
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BJ2 says:
well, im working too, by the time i save up enough, i may decide to wait a little longer for a better one.
10/01/2008
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maxiboy
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maxiboy says:
DO NOT BUY ON EBAY FOR @#$% SAKE

read my PM, all is explained.
10/01/2008
I am the revolution - Sydney, Australia
djrules12
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djrules12 says:
this is my comp i built and paid $560 total

CPU - Intel Core 2 Duo E4500 (2.2Ghz/Conroe/2MB/800FSB/EMT64/Dual Core)
Motherboard - ASUS P5GC-MX/1333
Memory - Kingston 2GB
Storage - WD SATA 160gb
Video Card - 512MB GF8600GT Gigabyte
Case - Coolmaster leet black with PSU
DVD Writer - ASUS SATA Lightscribe Dual Layer

plays games good and its not overboard.. its the best money can buy
10/01/2008
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BJ2
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BJ2 says:  
i want a computer like that dj,
where did you buy your parts????

i don't wanna be spending tons of money (although i would probably have to lol) to get a kick arse PC. I don't mind slightly lowering the graphics on realy good games, as long as it's still decent and can play most games well.
10/01/2008
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djrules12
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djrules12 says:
my mate gets the parts for me.. he got around 40 bucks off.. not sure where he got it.. some online place.. i can have a look for you.

the 8600gt is great card for its value... u can play alot of games still on high.. where abouts do you live? i can find a good shop if u live in melbourne
10/01/2008
EA- Corporal [EA Co-Leader2]
 
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