budget comp. opinions? - Page 2

**simple_inhibition** · January 14th, 2008

what is your dad using the system for? if its nothing more demanding than internet, music and movies, then drop to an E2140 or E2160. he wont notice the difference between it and the E4500 in those aplications.

Yellowhello · January 14th, 2008

I like the specs outlined by Cap, with the case being from Fry's website (cheaper).

I think XP would run nicely on this machine, it would sure feel faster, but if you like the look and feel of Vista go for it.

halutzparilla · January 14th, 2008

i woud go XP for your dad that would be less annoyance and with Rich[Capper] setup your good to go

azianai · January 14th, 2008

just an FYI the fry's rebate ends tomorrow lol.

[Dr. V] · January 15th, 2008

Lol I was just gonna mention that azianai.

Honestly, for the OS, it all depends on what your dad is doing.

Right off the bat, since I know that he isn't using anything too graphic-oriented, I would say go for Vista. It's more user-friendly, and downright sexy. Problem is for hardcore gamers or graphic-oriented users, it's not there yet.

P.S. I go for the E2xxx series. I have one and it's AMAZING running at 3GHz - that's a E6750 - for under $90 including tax. I'm NOT complaining. The lack of cache is NOT bothering me one bit either.

**Capper** · January 15th, 2008

We might laugh and joke....but the $10-20 between a good product and a great product might be a deal breaker.

Theres nothing wrong with Corsair Value Memory, I've actually used it several times without issue. As to the E2140/60, either of those would be perfect.

You might even consider him trying Ubuntu....he can browse the web, do email, use Open Office for the business, etc.

[Dr. V] · January 15th, 2008

Yep, that would be another big money saver in terms of Ubuntu.

And, to be honest, between E2140/60 is up to you - but I honestly don't think it's worth it or necessary to jump up to an E4500, and especially not an E6xxx series chip.

**Capper** · January 15th, 2008

Yeah, I wasn't really clear....but.

The difference in memory may only be $5-10, the processor $30-40.....but all of that adds up, and jumping up a level here means jumping up a level somewhere else....and pretty soon you are over budget.

Also, with this build, steer clear of Vista, go for Ubuntu, or XP.

Yellowhello · January 15th, 2008

I know my parents don't really like Ubuntu (I had it on our family computer for a while) because they don't know it... if your dad has the patience to learn it, it's probably the best choice.

**Capper** · January 15th, 2008

I'd say Ubuntu is no harder to learn than Vista.....and its a lot cheaper and less system intensive.

January 14th, 2008	#11
simple_inhibition socket 939 junkie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: In front of my pc in Ft Bragg XD Posts: 1,435 Blog Entries: 1	Re: budget comp. opinions? what is your dad using the system for? if its nothing more demanding than internet, music and movies, then drop to an E2140 or E2160. he wont notice the difference between it and the E4500 in those aplications. Q6600 @ 3.6ghz (400x9 @ 1.408v) Gigabyte X38-DQ6 2x2GB G-Skill DDR2 1000 @ DDR2 1066 5-5-5-15 2T 2.1v Visiontek HD4870 Seagate 7200.11 500GB 32MB Cache HDD Razer Barracuda AC1 Silverstone DA750 Samsung Dual Layer DVD Burner Lian Li G70WB Thermochill PA120.3\|Swiftech Storm Rev.2\|Swiftech MCP 655

January 14th, 2008	#12
Yellowhello Muse is Music Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pacific Grove, CA Posts: 4,238	Re: budget comp. opinions? I like the specs outlined by Cap, with the case being from Fry's website (cheaper). I think XP would run nicely on this machine, it would sure feel faster, but if you like the look and feel of Vista go for it. Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 + Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme DFI Blood Iron P35-T2RL + Thermalright HR-05 IFX 2GB G.Skill 800MHz F2-6400PHU2-2GBHZ EVGA GeForce 8800GTS 320MB Silverstone Decathlon 650W Western Digital 250GB SATA II

January 14th, 2008	#13
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January 14th, 2008	#14
azianai Aeria gloris Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NY Posts: 1,346	Re: budget comp. opinions? just an FYI the fry's rebate ends tomorrow lol. (thanks blake!)

January 15th, 2008	#15
[Dr. V] They calls me [Dr. V] Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,633	Re: budget comp. opinions? Lol I was just gonna mention that azianai. Honestly, for the OS, it all depends on what your dad is doing. Right off the bat, since I know that he isn't using anything too graphic-oriented, I would say go for Vista. It's more user-friendly, and downright sexy. Problem is for hardcore gamers or graphic-oriented users, it's not there yet. P.S. I go for the E2xxx series. I have one and it's AMAZING running at 3GHz - that's a E6750 - for under $90 including tax. I'm NOT complaining. The lack of cache is NOT bothering me one bit either.

January 15th, 2008	#16
Capper I'm Evil Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 5,610 Blog Entries: 6	Re: budget comp. opinions? We might laugh and joke....but the $10-20 between a good product and a great product might be a deal breaker. Theres nothing wrong with Corsair Value Memory, I've actually used it several times without issue. As to the E2140/60, either of those would be perfect. You might even consider him trying Ubuntu....he can browse the web, do email, use Open Office for the business, etc. INTEL QX9650 ASUS P5E3 Premium 4GB DDR3-1600 Sapphire HD 3870X2 Danger Den Tower-26 (Custom W/C) 5 x Seagate 250GB HDD in RAID5 BFG ES 800W PSU

January 15th, 2008	#17
[Dr. V] They calls me [Dr. V] Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,633	Re: budget comp. opinions? Yep, that would be another big money saver in terms of Ubuntu. And, to be honest, between E2140/60 is up to you - but I honestly don't think it's worth it or necessary to jump up to an E4500, and especially not an E6xxx series chip.

January 15th, 2008	#18
Capper I'm Evil Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 5,610 Blog Entries: 6	Re: budget comp. opinions? Yeah, I wasn't really clear....but. The difference in memory may only be $5-10, the processor $30-40.....but all of that adds up, and jumping up a level here means jumping up a level somewhere else....and pretty soon you are over budget. Also, with this build, steer clear of Vista, go for Ubuntu, or XP. INTEL QX9650 ASUS P5E3 Premium 4GB DDR3-1600 Sapphire HD 3870X2 Danger Den Tower-26 (Custom W/C) 5 x Seagate 250GB HDD in RAID5 BFG ES 800W PSU

January 15th, 2008	#19
Yellowhello Muse is Music Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pacific Grove, CA Posts: 4,238	Re: budget comp. opinions? I know my parents don't really like Ubuntu (I had it on our family computer for a while) because they don't know it... if your dad has the patience to learn it, it's probably the best choice. Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 + Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme DFI Blood Iron P35-T2RL + Thermalright HR-05 IFX 2GB G.Skill 800MHz F2-6400PHU2-2GBHZ EVGA GeForce 8800GTS 320MB Silverstone Decathlon 650W Western Digital 250GB SATA II

January 15th, 2008	#20
Capper I'm Evil Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 5,610 Blog Entries: 6	Re: budget comp. opinions? I'd say Ubuntu is no harder to learn than Vista.....and its a lot cheaper and less system intensive. INTEL QX9650 ASUS P5E3 Premium 4GB DDR3-1600 Sapphire HD 3870X2 Danger Den Tower-26 (Custom W/C) 5 x Seagate 250GB HDD in RAID5 BFG ES 800W PSU

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