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02-20-2005, 07:01 PM
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Old Fart OverClocker
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5 Complete AMD Systems From Under $550
This is work in progress & will stay that way.  It will never be finished.  The BEST BANG for the BUCK > Under $550! http://forums.extremeoverclocking.co...0&postcount=18 The BEST BANG for the BUCK POSSIBLE > UNDER $800! http://forums.extremeoverclocking.co...2&postcount=16 Need a new sub-$1000 A64 Gaming Rig?  Try This One:http://forums.extremeoverclocking.co...2&postcount=14 Got More Money? System #2: 2500-3500 Overclockers Gaming Rig: http://forums.extremeoverclocking.co...2&postcount=13 I did not do any price searches so shop before you buy! MoBo: DFI N4 Ultra: $152: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...136-152&depa=1 CPU: A64 S-939 3000+ Retail with HS & Fan: $155: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...103-501&depa=1 CPU HS: ThermalRight XP-90: $40: http://heatsinkfactory.com/cgi-bin/H...talogno=HS-008 CPU HS Fan: Panasonic Panaflo 92 x 25mm 68CFM@43dba: $14: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...180-053&depa=1 RAM: 1GB (2X512) OCZ PC3200 1024MB (OCZ4001024WV3DC-K) WITH WINBOND DIE: $143: http://www.atacom.com/program/atacom...Disp_item2.y=7 Case & PS: Antec Performance Plus Case with True Power 430W PS: $125: http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProduc...129-115&depa=1 HDD: 80GB Seagate SATA with NCQ: $69: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...148-040&depa=1 Video Card ATI: SAPPHIRE ATI Radeon X700 PRO: $163: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...102-455&depa=1 Video Card nVIDIA: XFX nVIDIA GeForce 6600GT: $179: http://www.monarchcomputer.com/Merch...ct_Code=190439 19" LCD Monitor: HYUNDAI ImageQuest L90D+ w/ Speakers, 8ms and DVI: $389: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...179-014&depa=0 19" LCD Monitor: BENQ - FP937S 19IN LCD 12MS RT-ALOG DITGL: $329 http://www.pcavailable.com/web/index...pid=2054&cid=3 $1200-$1300 So Far DVD Burner: NEC 16X Double Layer DVD±RW Drive, Model ND-3520A: $63: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...152-036&depa=0 DVD/CD-RW: Lite-On Black 52X32X52X16 Combo Drive, Model SOHC-5232K: $37: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...106-932&depa=1 Speakers: Logitech Z-5300e 5.1 THX Certified: $144: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...121-121&depa=0 Headphones: Keyboard: Mouse: Mouse Pad: Surge Protector: BELKIN 6-Socket SurgeMaster, Model "F9H600-04": $7: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...120-216&depa=1 Uninteruptable Power Supply (UPS): APC 725VA BACK-UPS ES: $81: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...101-127&depa=1 Gamimg Chair: I did not do any price searches so shop before you buy! Where to Shop: http://forums.extremeoverclocking.co...d.php?t=152446 Important Links: This Is Serious > Computer Related Repetitive Strain Injury Prevention: http://forums.extremeoverclocking.co...d.php?t=153293 The Somewhat Complete AMD 64 Overclocking Guide: http://forums.extremeoverclocking.co...d.php?t=151373 A64 Ram Divider Training Guide and overclocking tips(newbies Please Read!!): http://forums.extremeoverclocking.co...d.php?t=149717 Current List of AMD64 Processor Specs, Info, FAQs, And More!: http://forums.extremeoverclocking.co...d.php?t=107925 EOC Video Card Guide: http://forums.extremeoverclocking.co...d.php?t=111429 Heatsink Selection & Mounting for A64 CPU’s: http://forums.extremeoverclocking.co...d.php?t=140905 Power Supply Guide for Today's & Tomorrow's Computers: http://forums.extremeoverclocking.co...d.php?t=136602 DFI N4 Ultra/SLI Review: http://www.anandtech.com/mb/showdoc.aspx?i=2337 RAM 1GB (2X512) UTT RAM On Going Testing: http://forums.extremeoverclocking.co...d.php?t=154258 Other RAM Options & On Going Testing: http://forums.extremeoverclocking.co...d.php?t=147633 19" LCD Monitor: BENQ - FP937S 19IN LCD 12MS RT-ALOG DITGL: Ongoing Reviews: http://forums.extremeoverclocking.co...12#post1582512 Anandtech Video Card Guide Feburary 05: http://www.anandtech.com/guides/showdoc.aspx?i=2352 This is work in progress & will stay that way. It will never be finished. The BEST BANG for the BUCK > Under $550! http://forums.extremeoverclocking.co...0&postcount=18 The BEST BANG for the BUCK POSSIBLE > UNDER $800! http://forums.extremeoverclocking.co...2&postcount=16 Need a new sub-$1000 A64 Gaming Rig? Try This One:http://forums.extremeoverclocking.co...2&postcount=14 Got More Money? System #2: 2500-3500 Overclockers Gaming Rig: http://forums.extremeoverclocking.co...2&postcount=13 Anandtech Buyer's Guide - Entry Level to Mid-Range, March 2005: http://www.anandtech.com/guides/showdoc.aspx?i=2378 As always please make suggestions, I want this to be kept up to date. Thanks, Dave  
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02-21-2005, 11:59 AM
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Overclock This!
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System #2: 2500-3500 Overclockers Gaming rig
FOr those of you with a bit more budget.....
Processor: AMD FX-53 OR 4000+ SLedgehamer FX-53 http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...103-459&depa=0 $727 Provides Exceptional Overclocking at significatnly less than the latest FX-55 4000+ http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...103-497&depa=0 $655 Essentially an FX-53 with Locked upper multipliers. CPU Cooler: Thermalright XP-90 $40 FAN: Vantec 92mm TOrnado w/ Nexus 201 Fan Controller $45 Motherboard: DFI Ultra-SLI http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProduc...136-151&depa=0 $239 Provides All the overclocking options any crazy overclocker needs. Exceptional stability for SLI, and Voltage options for Voltage hungry Ram. RAM: Twinmos SP/400II Or OCZ VX OCZ- http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...227-204&depa=0 $250 Twinmos- http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...218-062&depa=0 $140 The Twinmos ram uses the same UTT memory chips as the OCZ VX. This ram can acheive incredibly tight timings at very high speeds. Timings up to 265@ 2-2-2-x are common with enough voltage. Hard Drive: Western Digital 74Gb Raptor SATA 10,000RPM, Incredibly Fast. Very Reliable. http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...144-160&depa=0 $178 OR Maxtor DiamondMax10 Series The 16 Meg caches gives this large capcity drive excellent performace for its capacity. Fast enough for a primary drive while having plenty of storage http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...144-359&depa=0 $188 Video Card-Single: X850XT The X850 provides excellent overclocking and the latest GPU Engine from ATI http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...102-483&depa=0 ~$500 GPU Cooler: Zalman VF-700cu Video Cards-SLI: Nvidia 6800GT The GT Series provides excellent overclocking and performace for less than the Ultras. eVGA http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...130-215&depa=0 $429 x2 = $858 GPU-Cooler: Looks like we may be stuck with Stock if used in SLI onthe DFI Board. Awaiting confirmation . Replace Stock Thermal Compound with Arctiv Silver-5 Power Supply: OCZ Powerstream 600 Lots of Juice, Dual 12V Rails, Adjustable. ROck Solid http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...104-153&depa=0 $205 Mouse: Logitech MX510 (MX518soon) The New MX-518 should perofrm even better, but for now the 510 is an excelent high performace value. http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...104-151&depa=0 $40 Last edited by Impaqt : 02-21-2005 at 12:23 PM. |
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02-21-2005, 02:55 PM
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Old Fart OverClocker
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Economy Alternatives > A64 Gaming On The Cheap!
Need a new sub-$1000 A64 Gaming Rig, you have come to the right place!
I did not do any price searches so shop before you buy! MoBo: CHAINTECH NVIDIA nForce4: $109: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...152-049&depa=1 CPU: A64 S-939 3000+ Retail with HS & Fan: $155: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProdu...-103-501&depa=1 CPU HS: Use Stock, CPU HS Fan: Use Stock RAM: 512MB (2X256) TwinMOS: $73: http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProduc...218-061&depa=1 RAM: 1GB (2X512) OCZ PC3200 1024MB (OCZ4001024WV3DC-K) WITH WINBOND DIE: $143: http://www.atacom.com/program/atacom...Disp_item2.y=7 Case & PS: Antec Solution Series Quiet Black Mid Tower Case with 350W PS, Model "SLK2650-BQE": $72: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...129-148&depa=1 HDD: 80GB Seagate SATA with NCQ: $69: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProdu...-148-040&depa=1 Video Card nVIDIA #1: XFX GeForce 6200 TurboCache Video Card, 64MB DDR, 64-Bit: $66: http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduc...P=OTC-d3alt1me Video Card nVIDIA #2: GIGABYTE nVIDIA GeForce 6600 Video Card, 128MB DDR, 128-Bit: $114: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...125-158&depa=0 17" LCD Monitor: ACER AL1715b 17" LCD Monitor, 12ms: $219: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...009-027&depa=1 DVD Burner: BenQ 16x, Dual Layer DVD+/-RW Drive, Model DW1620 PRO: $56: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...101-632&depa=1 DVD/CD-RW: Lite-On Black 52X32X52X16 Combo Drive, Model SOHC-5232K: $37: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...106-932&depa=1 Speakers: Logitech X-530 5.1: $52: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...121-118&depa=0 Headphones: Keyboard: Mouse: Mouse Pad: Surge Protector: BELKIN 6-Socket SurgeMaster, Model "F9H600-04": $7: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...120-216&depa=1 Uninteruptable Power Supply (UPS): APC Back-UPS ES 350: $29: http://www.techforless.com/cgi-bin/t...U?mv_pc=nextag Gamimg Chair: I did not do any price searches so shop before you buy! Last edited by davidhammock200 : 02-28-2005 at 12:33 PM. |
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02-22-2005, 10:25 AM
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monitor prices:
Hyundai L90D+ (U.S.A. EOCF Members) http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...179-014&depa=0 http://www.chiefvalue.com/app/produc...tem=24-179-014 There was a lot of hype surrounding this monitor, and they are selling like hotcakes, so prices are jacked up everywhere. In a month or so, the price should be down to about $350-360. Benq FP937S+ (European EOCF Members) U.K. - http://www.misco.co.uk/productinform...affiliate=2019 http://www.savastore.com/productinfo...pid=45&tid=279 http://www.bargainbuys365.co.uk/home...fId=froogle_bb I don't know how reputable these U.K. shops are though. |
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02-22-2005, 11:31 AM
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Old Fart OverClocker
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 I have changed the 19" LCD in System #1. Is there anything that would be better in the sub-$1000 system than this? http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...009-027&depa=1 I found the headphone info somewhat me  Thank you again, Dave
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02-23-2005, 12:29 AM
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Updated!
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Wow Nice guide, a well deserved sticky
 May want to add a mid range system 1.5-2k.
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02-23-2005, 05:02 AM
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Old Fart OverClocker
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With maybe some upgrade advice, too! Thanks, Dave  
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02-23-2005, 05:48 AM
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Smooth bastard
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Wow, nice work, that took some effort
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02-23-2005, 06:01 AM
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Old Fart OverClocker
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02-23-2005, 10:28 PM
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nice guide i might use it for my upgrades.
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03-05-2005, 08:01 PM
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i feel that if you add a mid range system it should be with some new technology mobos, like pcie and sli deluxe and ddr2 u know the drill mainly for further upgrades, the way i see it is a mid class system is just a scimpy un upgraded high class system
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03-05-2005, 08:22 PM
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Old Fart OverClocker
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AMD does not support DDR2 at this time & there are no AMD DDR2 mobos.
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03-08-2005, 07:28 AM
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lol sorry didnt really read his systems, just assumed they wernt
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03-11-2005, 08:49 AM
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Looking Spiffy
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On the first one, shipping can add:
DFI - $2 XP-90 - $8 Panaflo - $5 Memory - $4.65 Case - $16 HD - $2 Video - $5 BenQ - $15.66 DVD Burner - $4 Speakers - $17 Surge protector - $5 UPS - $10 Total = ~$94 ...and that doesn't include tax! Just making a point. A $600 buget systems, easily becomes a $700 one when you don't include or mention shipping/taxes. So put the true cost when you're listing deals, guys.
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03-11-2005, 09:08 AM
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Old Fart OverClocker
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I'm not going to try to include shipping & taxes, because there are just to many variables & I have the following in bold, both at the top & the bottom of my post. Quote:
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03-14-2005, 07:44 PM
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Overclock This!
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Build a Complete Rig that will Play all of todays games at more than resonable resolutions and settings for about $800! These prices include Shipping from Newegg in most cases.
Motherboard: $76 http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...152-043&depa=0 Chaintech VNF3-250 (Use 9/21 Beta Bios. PM Me if youc ant find it) CPU: $80 http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...104-226&depa=0 AMD Sempron 2600+ 90nm Cooler:$0 Stock AMD HSF is plenty for significant overclocks Ram: $140 G.Skill Value LA http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...231-012&depa=0 Graphics Card:$189 http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...122-206&depa=0 Leaktek 6600GT Hard Drive: $60 http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduc...144-122&DEPA=0 Get yourself an 80Gb Hard drive 7200RPM, 8Mb Buffer..... I like Western DIgital drives Case: $76 http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...129-150&depa=0 Antec SKL-1650B Includes very nice 350watt Antec Power Supply. Keyboard: $8 My local Tiger Direct has IBM Keyboard for $6.99. Get one... Cheap, Durable, Nice response. Mouse: $35-40 http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...104-150&depa=0 Logitech MX-510 One of the BEst gaming mice available. With the MX518 hitting, your gonna be able to find these Cheap soon. Mouse Pad: $10-$20 Allsop Metal Art.... Frys has em for $10 sometimes, Best buy usually $15.. You'll pay $~20 online after shipping.... GREAT PAD! CDR: $30? Most any CDR will do, this isnt a video editing Machine...... [b]Floppy:[b] $XX DOnt you have 3-4 laying around? Monitor: $99 Stick with CRT at this price point..... 19" CRTS are cheap and even the worst ones outperform cheap LCD's Last edited by Impaqt : 03-20-2005 at 12:49 PM. |
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03-14-2005, 07:45 PM
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Old Fart OverClocker
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Thanks!
I'll link it now.
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03-14-2005, 07:59 PM
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Overclock This!
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Ultra Budget PC with A64 Upgrade Path. $550 TOTAL Investment... Or less if your Creative.
Motherboard: $76 http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...152-043&depa=0 Chaintech VNF3-250 (Use 9/21 Beta Bios. PM Me if youc ant find it) CPU: $80 http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...104-226&depa=0 AMD Sempron 2600+ 90nm Cooler:$0 Stock AMD HSF is plenty for significant overclocks Ram: $73 http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...220-018&depa=0 PDP "Extreme Performace 512mb Graphics Card:$79 http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...122-210&depa=0 Leadtek GeForce 6200 Hard Drive: $60 http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduc...144-122&DEPA=0 Get yourself an 80Gb Hard drive 7200RPM, 8Mb Buffer..... I like Western DIgital drives Case: $76 http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProduc...129-150&depa=0 Antec SKL-1650B Includes very nice 350watt Antec Power Supply. Keyboard: $8 My local Tiger Direct has IBM Keyboard for $6.99. Get one... Cheap, Durable, Nice response. Mouse: $10 Basic Mice are Cheap Mouse Pad: $Free Use a Piece of Cardboard............. CDR: $30? Most any CDR will do, this isnt a video editing Machine...... [b]Floppy:[b] $XX DOnt you have 3-4 laying around? Monitor: $59 Stick with CRT at this price point..... 17" CRTS are cheap and even the worst ones outperform cheap LCD's Get This LOCAL! Shipping will Kill you. My Local Tiger Direct has 15's and 17's in Stacks for $40-$60.. Sure they're refurbs..... But they work great and perform well. |
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03-15-2005, 06:53 AM
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If you are on a budget and can't afford a 6800GT and want something better than a 6600GT. Because there is a big price difference between a 6600GT and a 6800GT, than here is a alternative.
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03-15-2005, 08:45 AM
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Overclock This!
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As soon as ATI ships their next gen AGP cards, I'll switch the recomendation.... Only the X800 (And X850) are currently available with an AGP inteface.
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