Hi. My dad said i might be able to build my own computer for xmas (my gift will be supplies). I was wondering if anyone knew what materials i would need and what the best components like hard drive, sound/video cards etc would be(best meaning balance between cost and effectivness). I need a full list with prices i have a budget of about 1200 bucks. Thank you

What will be the primary uses for this computer? Any heavy gaming? Do you have any parts which you could re-use from your current set up such as monitors, keyboard, mouse, speakers?

 

 

 

Also, are you living in America? If so, i can spec you a system with most parts from Newegg which are known for great service and prices.

If you dont know what you need to make a computer. I dont think you should try to make one

 

 

 

Edit: Also people who decide to flame me. May the power of IT a level own j00

Look here Suox, don't come in here with an attitude like that when you can't even spell properly, it just makes you look like a fool.

if everyone had an attitide like yours, we wouldnt have anything in the world. Like thomas edison didnt know how to make lightbulb but he made it. Duh!

And it will be used for gaming so i would like it to be fast dont worry about mouse and keyboard. I tihnk i would get a new moniter and if you know a good speaker system that would fit the budget then post it otherwise dont worry.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

be happy......

I don't suggest finding parts now if it's for a christmas gift. By christmas there's going to be a whole new generation of parts out that are going to be faster than whats out now.

 

 

 

I'm mainly talking about new graphics cards with directX10, Windows Vista, and quad core processors from Intel (might get delayed).

Alright, well I have about 5 years of building custom computers, repairing, upgrading etc. [email protected] . I would be willing to make you a new egg shopping cart that would equal $1200. Monitor also? just e-mail me and I will be willing to help you. Thanks

I will get right to it then, you pro :D

 

Can we use MSN Messenger or GTalk or whatever IM service you have because it is easier.

I don't suggest finding parts now if it's for a christmas gift. By christmas there's going to be a whole new generation of parts out that are going to be faster than whats out now.

 

 

 

I'm mainly talking about new graphics cards with directX10, Windows Vista, and quad core processors from Intel (might get delayed).

 

 

 

What he said, come back a bit closer to christmas and ask us again, cause i can guarantee that there will be something better out and prices will have changed.

Yeah, I'd say come back closer to Christmas. Just to let you know though, Intel says they will have Kentfield processors in the 1st or 2nd quarter of 2007, which definitely means not at Christmas.