Building new computer

[Henry of Grosmont]

Hi. Couple of days ago, I asked you guys about VGA card. Since then, things have changed a little. There is a possibility, that I'm gonna buy brand new computer.
I need no monitor (still have a good one), got very good Creative sound system.
We're talking about computer itself.
So, what a 1000$ can buy?

[Incinerate_IV]

Are you going to build it or buy it prebuilt?

You should wait a week or so, since nVIDIA is about to release their 8 series DX10 card, by then the prices of graphics cards should go down a lot.

[UnderdawgIV]

Are you going to build it or buy it prebuilt?

You should wait a week or so, since nVIDIA is about to release their 8 series DX10 card, by then the prices of graphics cards should go down a lot.

I second the notion.

The guide at Sharky Extreme for building a system for $1000 is an excellent place to start. http://www.sharkyextreme.com/guides/...le.php/3633106

[Syntax Error]

Let's start with what you're gonna recycle from your old computer. If you are willing to recycle stuff like sound speakers, hard drives, CD/DVD ROMS, maybe RAM if you're lucky, and your monitor, you open up fund for greater upgrades.

If you're gonna buy everything from scratch, expect about 2/5ths of your funds to be diverted to speakers, hard drives, and monitors.

[Henry of Grosmont]

Are you going to build it or buy it prebuilt?

You should wait a week or so, since nVIDIA is about to release their 8 series DX10 card, by then the prices of graphics cards should go down a lot.

1. I'm gonna buy the parts and build it by myself. I did it once, so I don't see any reason, why I shouldn't do it again :wink:
2. I can wait a week, deninitely. But the question is, is it a big deal?
I can post, what thay have at the store, and if you guys could tell me what from that list should I buy, I'd be very gratefull.

[Syntax Error]

If you can trim your budget by $20-30 just by waiting a week, it's worth it, especially since those dollars add up real fast.

Again, what are you willing to recycle from your old computer?

[Henry of Grosmont]

As I posted before, I don't need monitor or speakers. The only thing I'm gonna buy, except computer, is DVD-ROM/Writer.
I need CPU, Motherboard, RAM, VGA card, HD and, probably, new case, but that's not a big deal at all. Still have 2*512 Mb RAM.

[Syntax Error]

Alright, here's a list of what you need according to your statements:

CPU:
Motherboard:
RAM:
Graphics Card:
Hard Drive:
Case:

Now, what are your exact system specifications so we can know if you can recycle the RAM, or if you have to buy new ones.

[AlfonsoVIII]

Your processor prices seem to high, where are the prices coming from? My AMD 4200 X2 cost $189 USD.