Finally! My New Computer!

[jarrur]

And do get more ram.

[leglessmoof]

My comments:

* 300W power supply is not impressive, but it should be enough (assuming you don't have a powerhouse graphics card).
* More memory can't hurt, but 1 GB is probably sufficient.

I would be curious to know how much the system is costing you. Also, did you legally purchase the software (such as Windows or Office) or are you using bootleg copies?

The reason I'm asking is because I think it would be interesting to make a comparison between this computer and a comparable Dell or Gateway. The computers that I've built are always top-of-the-line so they aren't really comparable.

[MetDream]

OK I called the dude again.
The video card is a MSI PCI Express that is dual DVI and VGA ports so that I can hook up a second monitor when I can get it.
He says the power source was what he could get to keep within my budget but is sufficient to run my machine.
He is able to get me a 250 G hard drive though.
There are two more slots on the mother board to add more ram later if I need it.

He is using bootleg copies of windows and office 2003. The parts are running right around $1000 maybe a little bit more because he forgot to add in the wireless connect so I can hook into a wireless router. He is charging me $100 to put it together with the added benefit that I can call him to fix anything should something go wrong. I was thinking about comparing this to a Dell or Gateway too, so if you find that out, I'd be grateful.

[wolfway]

wow 100 dollar

some friend of me is a HUGE pc-freak, and he put together the PC of another person and he only asked like 15 euro or something

[Judge B]

Here shops usually take only 0-20€ for constructing.

[Breadfan_GER]

If you are not into this whole PC shit, then it would be easier to get a PC from a market, or Dell, whatever ... i have nothing against PC and Car freaks, but only THEY know what they do ... building a good running system is not as easy as you think. Get 2GB Ram for the future.

I've ordered an Apple MacBook Pro

2.16GHz Intel Core Duo
2GB 667 DDR2 - 2x1GB SO-DIMMs
100GB Serial ATA drive @ 7200 rpm
SuperDrive (DVD±RW/CD-RW)
AirPort Extreme Card & Bluetooth
Backlit Keyboard/Mac OS - U.S. English
15.4-inch TFT Display

Then i edit the shit out of some shit

[jarrur]

I'd like to get Power Mac G5.