Help me build a computer

[brian10jones]

im looking to build a computer, not for gaming but just to browse the web on and occasionally watch some videos with no lag. i may even want to watch some hd video files as well as i have my computer hooked up to my tv. im looking for a build in the 300-400 dollar range, nothing fancy but i just need to upgrade from what im running on now, i need everything But an OS


APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: In the next week

BUDGET RANGE: $400 or less

SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: watch HD movies, internet usage and basic school apps

PARTS NOT REQUIRED: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, OS (I have XP home that I can use and save ~$80)

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Newegg

 

[computersss]

here is a build that will cost you 402$-20 mail in rebates=382$

SAMSUNG 22X DVD±R DVD Burner Black IDE Model SH-S222A - OEM

Western Digital Caviar SE WD1600AAJS 160GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - OEM i think that 160 gb will be enough for you

SAPPHIRE 100274L Radeon HD 4350 1GB 64-bit GDDR2 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - Retail

G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-6400CL5D-4GBPQ - Retail

ASUS P5Q SE PLUS LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail

COOLER MASTER Centurion 534 RC-534-KKN2-GP Black Aluminum & Mesh bezel / SECC Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
COOLER MASTER eXtreme Power Plus RS-500-PCAR-A3 500W ATX12V V2.3 Power Supply - Retail

 

[computersss]

edit: double post

 

[helios2052]

Aren't we forgetting something....

 

[ohiou_grad_06]

HHmm, lol. Might also want to consider AMD given the budget.

 

[Fortunex]

AMD Athlon X2 7850 Kuma + ASUS M4A78-E motherboard combo -$183.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.198663

Antec 300 case + Antec earthwatts 380w PSU combo -$84.94
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.196654

G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory -$46.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231122

Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - OEM -$74.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136319

Total: $395.91

If you need a DVD burner, you can downsize the hard drive to something like this:

Western Digital Caviar Black WD5001AALS 500GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136320

to fit it into your budget.

 

[Fortunex]

Oops, double post.

 

[gkay09]

Here is a build that should fit your budget and needs...
CPU - AMD 7750
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103300

Mobo - ASRock A780GMH/128M AM2+/AM3 AMD 780G HDMI Micro ATX
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157154

RAM -
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148212

CASE + PSU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.196654

DVD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827151187

HDD - WD Black 640GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136319

Total - $362...

If you want more power, then get any of this CPU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103681
or better
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103680