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Well I sold my baby… er… I mean computer!

It was time to let her go out into the world and experience everything she can! lol… I just needed the money. But the next computer I build is going to be the “Big Bertha” of computers compared to the other 2 I have built. Now its not going to have the most expensive parts available, I’m not rich here, but it will have the more advanced parts available and be the most powerful compared to the others I’ve built.  Here is a quick parts list I started from newegg.

1. Motherboard: ASUS P5E LGA 775 Intel X38 ATX $224.99
2. Processor: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 Yorkfield 2.5GHz LGA 775 95W Model BX80580Q9300 $259.99
3. Computer Memory: G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) $49.99
4. Video Card: (2 of these guys!) EVGA 512-P3-N801-AR GeForce 8800 GT 512MB $134.99
5. Power Supply: OCZ GameXStream OCZ700GXSSLI 700W ATX12V $114.99
6. Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3250410AS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s $59.99
7. CD/ DVD Burner: LITE-ON 20X Black SATA Model iHAS120-04 $23.99
8. Computer Case: Antec P182 Gun Metal Black 0.8mm cold rolled steel ATX $109.99

Subtotal:     $1,113.91

Now im sure this list will change a lot since its entirely base off parts avalible on neweggs website and I prefer to get my parts directly from a store like Frys. When I start to build it ill give an update. If anyone like’s this set up or needs a computer build for them, just let me know. I would be happy to help.

Here it is, my new computer!

You can see the part list from my previous post. This bad boy will last me a long time, hopefully :).
I actually saved about $550.00 by selling my old computer and monitor that went into buying parts for this one. The other money spent came from working on the side so really it was no money out of pocket. Woot! Over all it was fun to build. I had to learn a lot of new stuff as technology has changed a lot since i built my last one. The 22 inch monitor will take some getting use to though lol.

Just in case any of you out there are wondering what i might want for the upcoming birthday or holiday, here is a wish list for a new computer

1. ASUS P5K-E/WIFI-AP $169.99 (got it)
2. XFX PVT88PYDE4 GeForce 8800GT Extreme 512MB $289.99 (got it for $239.99)
3. Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 LGA 775 Processor $$279.99 (got it for $159.99)
4. Antec Performance One P180B Black 0.8mm $129.99
5. Crucial Ballistix 1GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) $40.99 per (got it)
6. Maxtor Basics SATA II 300GB Hard Drive $109.99 (got it for $50.00)
7. BFG Tech BFGR650PSU ATX 12v 2.0 / EPS 12V 650Watts Power Supply $129.99 (got it for $89.99)
8. Internal DVD/CD Writer 18×18 -10x Dual/Double Layer SATA $59.99 (got it for $29.99)
9. SAMSUNG 2220WM Black 22″ 5ms DVI Widescreen LCD $249.99

These are just the representation of the parts i need. They don’t have to be the exact brand as shown but these are the lower priced ones i could find. OR everyone could just pool up some cash and ill take that