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Offline GigaShadow
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« on: March 31, 2003, 09:37:07 AM »
I am going to build my own computer... I want to keep the price down and can use my current video card and monitor... what I am looking for are good sites on the internet where I can get a CPU, MB, Tower, RAM, DVD drive, CD RW, and HD.  

Also does the MB and CPU come assembled?  I know you can buy them seperately, but I assume you can get them already put together.

Please post links to some good sites with good prices... thanks :D
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« Reply #1 on: March 31, 2003, 09:45:31 AM »
I tend to use pricewatch when I look for expensive components online.  Don\'t go with the absolute cheapest on the list, look for a decent sized company with good webpage, shipping policy, and service.  You can save a lot if there is a bidding war at the time (when I got my 2.53, I got it about 140 cheaper than in a decent store locally, cause there were three companies on there having a little war).
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« Reply #2 on: March 31, 2003, 10:25:43 AM »
Tell us your budget and the resident computer nerds may be able to configure one for you.

http://www.newegg.com is a gem.
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« Reply #3 on: March 31, 2003, 10:47:57 AM »
http://www.tigerdirect.com

sells mobo+cpu combos cheap

yer not really gonna find a place online that will sell you the cpu already inserted into the mobo.  they like you do it yerself, hoping you\'ll mess it up and have to buy another
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« Reply #4 on: March 31, 2003, 04:18:35 PM »
they can also put the "you void your warrenty" bs if u do it yourself.
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« Reply #5 on: April 01, 2003, 05:50:36 AM »
try http://www.googlegear.com , it has the best deals i\'ve been able to find online (cheaper than TigerDirect).  I\'ve purchased a few things from them..free second day air.
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« Reply #6 on: April 01, 2003, 08:26:47 AM »
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http://www.tigerdirect.com

sells mobo+cpu combos cheap

yer not really gonna find a place online that will sell you the cpu already inserted into the mobo.  they like you do it yerself, hoping you\'ll mess it up and have to buy another


Oh that is what I wanted to hear... what exactly is involved with putting a CPU on the MB?

Budget is around $600-800 - oh yeah forgot to mention, I don\'t need a sound card either - or speakers.  So all I need is CPU, MB, Case, RAM, DVD, CD RW, 3 1/2 floppy and a HD.  I have a 60 GB HD that I will use as a slave to the new HD.
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« Reply #7 on: April 01, 2003, 08:36:46 AM »
intel - drop the CPU in the socket, place the heatsink/fan on top and lower the levers, done.  no tools needed.

AMD - drop the CPU in the socket, place the heatsink/fan on top then grab a screwdriver and PRAY TO BABY JESUS you do not crack the core while securing it, or the tabs break off the bracket.  

i know souly will add something below this, but AMD installations ARE NOT for beginners.
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« Reply #8 on: April 01, 2003, 09:04:07 AM »
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but AMD installations ARE NOT for beginners.


mm I have to agree with you on this, it\'s always pissed me off the amd does protect the core with a heat spreader. Heck I know of alot of people whom have crack the amd core while trying to install a vapo chill unit...errrrr
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« Reply #9 on: April 01, 2003, 09:08:01 AM »
i know alot of people who have cracked the core trying to install just the stock heatsink

it\'s a terrible design
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« Reply #10 on: April 01, 2003, 10:01:45 PM »
I\'ve yet to see anyone do it.. ohh well. Must say something about yanks ;)  j/k.  But i agree, intel\'s socket design is better. But the sinks are a lot larger. So it has to be..
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« Reply #11 on: April 01, 2003, 10:09:14 PM »
http://www.resellerratings.com

newegg should be your first place to look.   Always check the sites you are shopping from against the ratings on the site above.
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« Reply #12 on: April 02, 2003, 04:27:03 AM »
I\'ve been using...

http://www.tigerdirect.com
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