Custom computer cases..
#31
Re: Custom computer cases..
Originally Posted by GaRn
whats your pc setup?
I'd like to see anyone put together a system for $600 with all new parts that is comparable to one you can get from cyberpower..
I'd like to see anyone put together a system for $600 with all new parts that is comparable to one you can get from cyberpower..
as for the $600 cyberpower system, i'm sure you could put a similar one together for cheaper kinda like shown above, but the less expensive the components the less difference in price there will be so it is probably worth it to buy the less expensive prebuilt ones from them if you dont want to/cant build yourself, or if they give you a warranty and you want one (not sure if cyberpower does or not)
#32
Re: Custom computer cases..
Originally Posted by GaRn
You can build a comparble PC for a bit cheaper, but you have to admit cyberpowerpc is probably the best option if you don't build.. Alienware is the biggest rip off I have ever seen lol.. here you can get exactly what you want, for cheap as hell to..
from cyberpowerpc-
athlon64 2800+
nice case w/420w ps
Abit KV8 Pro mobo
Geil value 512 mb pc3200
80 gb hd
shitty geforce4 fx5200 128mb
52x32x52 cdrw
flash media reader/writer
even a cheap mouse/keyboard!
total: $518 plus shipping..
from newegg-
athlon64 2800+ $115
comparable case/ps $45.85
maxtor 80 gb hd $55.45
geil value 512 pc3200 $82.00
abit kv8 pro $89
Lite-on 52x32x52 $21
leadtek geforce fx 5200 $50
total: $458.30 plus whatever shipping, some stuff is free shipping..
so not including the mouse/keyboard/6in1 flash reader/writer, I'd say its pretty damn close...
from cyberpowerpc-
athlon64 2800+
nice case w/420w ps
Abit KV8 Pro mobo
Geil value 512 mb pc3200
80 gb hd
shitty geforce4 fx5200 128mb
52x32x52 cdrw
flash media reader/writer
even a cheap mouse/keyboard!
total: $518 plus shipping..
from newegg-
athlon64 2800+ $115
comparable case/ps $45.85
maxtor 80 gb hd $55.45
geil value 512 pc3200 $82.00
abit kv8 pro $89
Lite-on 52x32x52 $21
leadtek geforce fx 5200 $50
total: $458.30 plus whatever shipping, some stuff is free shipping..
so not including the mouse/keyboard/6in1 flash reader/writer, I'd say its pretty damn close...
#33
Re: Custom computer cases..
Originally Posted by cootees
The reason for that is the computers that are prebuilt use cheap components. If you were to build a pc using the same components as a prebuilt one then you would save a lot of money. However... for those of us that want good quality stuff (asus, geforce, amd64 ) then we are going to spend more for a pc with the same clock speed as a prebuilt.. but I guarantee you that it will last longer too as long as you don't oc it too high.
edit: read the rest and most of my stuff came from newegg or pricewatch. and i could've built a 3 gig system for 600 easy if i just used a cheap video card and just a cd burner.
Last edited by The_rabbit1; 01-12-2005 at 11:38 AM.
#34
Re: Custom computer cases..
yea but i find pricewatch a little cheaper, but mostly has alot of offbrand stuff for the really good prices.. and its all sourced from different sellers.. newegg is GREAT with returns, you can return it for just about any reason.. true about cyberpower i guess, but OE stuff is practically the same in most cases... except for video cards I would say..
#35
Re: Custom computer cases..
This is one me and a few idiots made...we built an overclocked unit in a mini fridge..........EASY...but ...ya had to have an inner case air tight so the condensation dosnt fry the mobo....it was fun and all..but...not for the cash they shelled out..
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