Inimigo~SPARTA~ Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 System still fully crashed, but Graphics card and Hard disks are still working. I'm in need of: -case -motherboard -processor -ram -power supply (Around 500 Watts) Any1 who is willing to sell one/more of the above,which isn't being used anymore? I'm (still) living on an extremely low budget, that's why I'm considering buying these second-handed. I'd like to improve current system, but don't want to spend more than Euro 300 on this. Sofar, This is what I was thinking of sofar: case: around 40 euros processor: Intel Core2 Duo E8400 3.00GHz 6MB Boxed (at Eur 160 at forcom.be) power supply: 50 euros ram: 2GB for 40 euros -mother board: not more than 50 euros (simple, I don't overclock anything) anyway, any set-up that wouldn't pass 300 euros would help as well. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoScream~SPARTA~ Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 http://www.pcworld.co.uk/martprd/product/seo/256916 400 Euro PACKARD BELL 2310 PC Base Unit * Intel Pentium D Processor 925 * 3.0GHz, 800MHz FSB, 4MB Cache * Genuine Windows Vista ® Home Premium * 1024MB RAM Memory * 160GB Hard Drive * Dual Layer DVD Re-Writer Drive * SIS Mirage 3 Graphics * 8-In-1 Media Card Reader * 6 USB connections * 2 No of PCI Slots ------------------------- 300 Euro http://www.powerc.com/ps/code=998-1111&...04734668-2219// * Black and Silver ATX midi Tower case o 400W PSU o 2x Front USB2.0, Front mic and out audio ports o 4x front 5.25" bays o 2x front 3.5" bays o Chassis Dimension (WxHxD): 190x410x450 (7.5"x16.1"x17.7") * Motherboard: Asus M2A-VM Socket AM2 o chipset: AMD 690G o 4x DDRII Memory sockets, max. 8GB DDR2 800/667/533, Dual Channel Architecture o 4x USB2 rear ports o 1x PCI Express x16, 1x PCI Express x1 and 2x PCI slots o 6-channel audio o 1x IDE PATA-133 Ports o 4x SATA II Ports with RAID 0/1/10 o built-in GB LAN Ethernet o Integrated ATI X1250 3D graphics (can share upto 256MB of system memory)Includes 1x VGA & 1x DVI Port o 2x PS/2 Ports; 1x Parallel * AMD Athlon 64Bit LE-1620 2.4GHz 1MB Cache CPU, with heatsink and fan * Samsung 1GB DDR2 800MHz PC2-6400 240-pin * 80GB SATA II Hard Drive * Samsung DVD-ROM Drive * Default case dimensions: W 187mm 7" 3/8 - D 432mm 17" - H 432mm 17" * 2-Years Parts & Labour Warranty Includes 2-Years Free Collect & Return Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inimigo~SPARTA~ Posted March 16, 2008 Author Share Posted March 16, 2008 Viiiper, Thanks for your ideas ... Here's what I got sofar: Motherboard: P5K-VM ( http://www.asus.com/products.aspx?modelmen...l3=542&l4=0 ) Processor: Intel Core2 Duo E8400 3.00GHz 6MB Boxed What I still need: -power supply -case -memory About the power supply, do I need at least 400W or at least 450W? Graphics card will remain the same old one: X1800XL until at least the end of the year. Plan to install 1 sata drive and an old IDE one, generally using 5 usb-slots (keyboard, mouse, webcam, joystick+trackir / or / external hdd). memory will be simple 2GB DDR2, case I'm still looking for ... I think they are WAAAY to expensive for metal scrap. Thanks again for comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss_EBDA Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 (edited) Is it worth the difference? DDR2 1000 vs DDR3 1800 combining Mobo and memory difference $300 Asus prefered. 9800GTX vs 9800GX2 difference $240. BFG prefered. Buying 9800GTX SLI is $50 MORE than one 9800 GX2. It takes 9800GTX SLI to come close to ONE 9800 GX2. E67500 Core Duo vs Q6600 Quad-core. Difference $50. Problem is I need to upgrade all in one big purchase. (Taz does not understand buying PC parts to upgrade slowy). I use to buy exspensive Mobo, low end v-card, memory and cpu. Then as I got extra money and prices drop, upgrade each piece as I went along slowy improving my pc. My old mobo I am on is over 5yrs old, Taz's is older than that. Both pc's are maxed on cpu's, but not v-card. still using agp v-cards. Thanks for all replies. Edited May 2, 2008 by Hoss~Sparta~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custard~SPARTA~ Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 Not the best to advise but here goes DDr3 still a bit expensive 9 series cards as well better off with 8800 gt variant c2duo or quad hmmm, if you spend over $150 you are gona get a fast cpu have fun mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoScream~SPARTA~ Posted May 1, 2008 Share Posted May 1, 2008 He did say 300 Euro ($450) (£200) anyway, any set-up that wouldn't pass 300 euros would help as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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