pc:upgrade:start
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PC Upgrade
My personal PC… what I would get today if I had the $$ laying around: 
Intel Based
The Intel processors seem to have the leg up on the AMD as far as smaller process, so let's build an Intel box:
| Component | Cost | Model | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harddrive | $170 | WD1500ADFD 150GB 10,000 RPM 16MB | http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136012 |
| Mainboard | $130 (after rebate) | Abit IX38 | http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813127033 |
| Memory | $80 | A-Data 4GB Ram | http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820211188 |
| OS | $110 | Microsoft Vista 64 bit | http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116488 |
| Processor | $200 | Dual Core 3.0GHz 45nm Intel | http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115037 |
| Video Card | $160 (after rebates) | EVGA 512-P3-N801-AR GeForce 8800GT 512MB | http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130318 |
$900 total about.
AMD Based
| Component | Cost | Item / Link |
|---|---|---|
| Harddrive | $170 | WD 10000 RPM as your main drive → http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136012 |
| Mainboard | $100 | Abit (combo on ram saves you $15) → http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813127046 |
| Processor | $190 | (quad core AMD Phenom 9500 at 2.2GHz) → http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103226 |
| Ram: 2GB | $80 | DDR2 1066 Ram http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820208336 |
| Video Card | $200 (after mail in rebate 8800 GT) | EVGA Nvidia 8800GT → http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130318 |
$765 total for what is here (no power supply picked… the compusa one ok?) (and no OS)
pc/upgrade/start.1209401079.txt.gz · Last modified: 2008/04/28 16:44 by david