Want to build a new computer for $500

[aford10]

If this was for gaming, no question the dual core would be a better choice.

However, for CAD, you're better off with the x3.

 

[ragsters]

Thanks aford10.

 

[ragsters]

I put a build together that I think I am going to purchase on Monday, what do you guys think?

http://secure.newegg.com/Shopping/ShoppingCart.aspx?Submit=view

These are just the parts that I am getting. I am going to purchase a lot of the stuff at Frys. I think these are good deals.

Mobo and CPU Combo: $179.99
Antec case and Power Supply: $79.99

 

[badge]

The link doesn't work for me.

 

[ragsters]

I will just put separate links.
Mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138143
Cpu: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103648
Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129042
PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371004
Ram: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231166
HD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136319

 

[badge]

Wow. I have a build with the Antec 300 and the Antec basic 500w. It's a dual boot xp/windows7. Great air flow and the PSU is flawless in maybe 4-5 months. I also have two band new spare Antec 300's in the garage. Great case, great cooling. PSU in botom causes need for a 4/8 pin 12v auxillary to CPU connector extension if that MB header is near the top of the case.

Also have the Western digital 640. Had Windows home server on there most recently and it performed flawlessly. Also have 8 gigs of the same G. Skill RAM. Demolished a 2 x 2GB kit overclocking my PII 940. RAM got really hot and I didn't catch it till too late. Memtest showed errors and I RMA'd to Newegg. G. Skill support was horrible! I'm still waiting since this past Monday for an RMA under warranty authorization from G. Skill support. I complained to newegg and they shipped me a new replacement kit yesterday. I never took the RAM voltage to 2.0v.! I don't know, one of Dimms got very hot to the touch and it failed memtest shortly after. Had been running just great at 1066Mhz. on my 780g with a PII 940 at 3.6GHz.

 

[ragsters]

Great minds think alike.