New computer

[partyman97_3]

Merry Christmas to all. I need a few suggestions. I currently have a 4 year old Dell Dimension 4600 and is has been stellar. But it is slowing down and becoming annoying. I primarily use my computer for browsing and email. Occasionally I have 6 or 8 pages/tabs open at a time, so this would be the bulk of the hard work. I don't think I need an audio or video board at this time, but would like to have the option to add it in the future. I don't have any optical drives and I would also like to add a card/chip reader in a drive bay. I also have a spare analog monitor which will suffice for the moment. I just recently ordered the Antec 900 for $59.99 thanks to the post by Ricktick. I know this is way more case than I need, but couldn't pass up the coolness and the price. Of course I will also need a power supply. No real budget, but from every thing I have read on here, with no more computer than I really need, I would think $500 build be a monster. Thanks All

[RickyTick]

A $500 build with new technology components will run so much better than your Dimension 4600.

Gigabyte GA P35 DS3L $92
Intel E2160 $85
8600GT video card $100
2gb ram $50
Wester Digital Caviar SE 16 320gb $80
Samsung SH S203B $35

This is a rough estimate on prices, but it gives you a great start on an Econo build.

[RickyTick]

Oh and I forgot. The Corsair 520HX is on sale right now at newegg for $99.99 after rebate. Thats a good deal.

[Jamie Nixx]

Thats a good rig Ricky, your learning fast my young padawan ;)

[partyman97_3]

Thanks so much for the fast reply RickyTick. Just a couple of questions. First of all, is this the processor you were thinking about. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116036&Tpk=Intel%2bE2160
Secondly, I did a search on newegg on the video board you quoted above and a bunch came up. Is there a specific model or brand you guy like or would recommend. And what brand of memory do you prefer. Thanks again.

[iiiprimeiii]

corsair memory
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145034

this one only 47 bucks after rebate!!!!!!:D :eek: :D

[Jamie Nixx]

Partyman that is the correct processor.

For the 8600GT you should go for this model http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130085

And the Corsair memory is one of the best gaming memorys available so you should get that.

[RickyTick]

Yep, looks like you got it.

Sorry, I couldn't get back to you quicker. Been busy feeding the kids, giving bathes, and putting them to bed.

All that really makes for a nice system. You shouldn't be disappointed at all.

[partyman97_3]

Hey Guys, just another question, I have the parts coming from newegg, I ordered the hard drive with the ide connectors not realizing what the sata was all about. When my hard drive comes in, should I return it for a sata drive or will it really make much difference. I belong to the local guard base and we do all the mall computer repair for the base. I have done a lot of repairs, ie motherboard, power supply video board swap out, but this is my first from scratch project and I am learning alot and enjoying myself immensely. Thanks again for all the help guys.