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eSDee
11-05-2004, 12:08 AM
I want to build a simple gaming machine and I got most of the ingredients (geforce 4 ti4600, big HD, CD Burner, etc) but now I need the guts. I need a motherboard/mobo and some RAM. I also need a simple and cool case. I am hoping to shell out no more than $300 for this combo, but I am not sure if I can swing it. First off, since I am gaming should I go AMD? Secondly, can I get a better deal if I buy the motherboard/chip combo?

Thanks!
DaFunkyUnit
11-05-2004, 08:44 AM
I want to build a simple gaming machine and I got most of the ingredients (geforce 4 ti4600, big HD, CD Burner, etc) but now I need the guts. I need a motherboard/mobo and some RAM. I also need a simple and cool case. I am hoping to shell out no more than $300 for this combo, but I am not sure if I can swing it. First off, since I am gaming should I go AMD? Secondly, can I get a better deal if I buy the motherboard/chip combo?

Thanks!

i would say watch out for those motherboard/cpu combo deals at Fry's. Usually, it comes with a simple ECS brand motherboard, which is probably all you need, anyways.

As for a case, that is a matter of personal tastes. Try looking around online for anything you like. Try stores like: svcompucycle.com, newegg.com, or zipzoomfly.com.

;)
ramazank2
11-05-2004, 12:44 PM
Newegg had some free after rebate motherboards a while back. they may still have them.
Hoser
11-05-2004, 12:49 PM
You can also look at outpost.com. I got a P4 3.2E and motherboard for $199 a while back. That may be a little more that you want to spend, but they have other setups for not as much.

You can look for barebones systems that come with the case, power supply, motherboard, and CPU . You'd just have to add memory and your components.
Markel
11-05-2004, 04:07 PM
tigerdirect.com is also worth watching - sometimes they have some combo deals (but often with rebates attached).
eSDee
11-05-2004, 04:16 PM
Thanks everyone! I'll let you know what I put together (because I know you are all on the edge of your seat) :D
bachviet
11-05-2004, 11:04 PM
Today Fry's special:

Boxed AMD Sempron 2500+ CPU and motherboard combo - $69