Based on a thread i made ages ago, i have finally come up with the funds to buy a new computer, here are the specs...

Intel Core 2 Duo E8200 / 2.66Ghz / 6mb Cache / 1333FSB / LGA775
GIGABYTE GA-P31-DS3L motherboard
Western Digital 160GB 7200RPM 8mb SATA-2
Intech H825 Black Tower Case (500W)
Asus EN8600GT-HTDP-512 GF8600GT, 512MB, DDR3, PCIEx16, HDTV, 2xDVI-I, HDCP
10/100 Network Adapter
Built By Centercom

Total Price $736.80

is that good enough for a decent computer?

it's a pretty good price but if you could put a little more towards getting an 8800 i'd do it

Don't they cost like 500 dollars a pop (aussie dollars)

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Originally posted by Eddie
Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 / 2.40Ghz / 4mb Cache / 1066FSB / LGA775

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Originally posted by Eddie
Don't they cost like 500 dollars a pop (aussie dollars)

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What do you plan on using the computer for..?

If you want to play games on it pay a little more for a better graphics card.. The 3850 go for around $200-250 and perform very decent for that price.

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Originally posted by Dazzy
Get a E8x00 instead.

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Ok then, ive trimmed the price by around another 60 odd dollars to stick with the 2gig sticks that i already have ...

Intel Core 2 Duo E8200 / 2.66Ghz / 6mb Cache / 1333FSB / LGA775
GIGABYTE GA-P31-DS3L motherboard
Western Digital 160GB 7200RPM 8mb SATA-2
Kingston 2x1GB RAM
Intech H825 Black Tower Case (500W)
Asus EAH3850-HTDP-512 Radeon HD3870, 512MB, DDR3, PCIE2.0, VGA, DVI, HDMI, HDCP
10/100 Network Adapter
Built By Centercom

Total Price $950.30

Will this all work?

Also tell them you want free shipping and a few bucks off, so if its $874.50 AUD you say you want it for $850 with free postage. Most companys wouldn't refuse if you are going to be spending that much.

Ok i have updated the post, changed to E8200 intel card, Graphics card is definately a no go because of pricing, ram sticks removed as i have my own DDR1 2gig sticks, and downgraded to 120GB HDD.

That motherboard will not support DDR1. I would defiantly save a little more money if I was you.

ok...

Intel Core 2 Duo E8200 / 2.66Ghz / 6mb Cache / 1333FSB / LGA775
GIGABYTE GA-P31-DS3L motherboard
Western Digital 160GB 7200RPM 8mb SATA-2
Kingston 2x1GB RAM
Intech H825 Black Tower Case (500W)
Asus EAH3850-HTDP-512 Radeon HD3870, 512MB, DDR3, PCIE2.0, VGA, DVI, HDMI, HDCP
10/100 Network Adapter
Built By Centercom

Total Price $950.30

Will this all work?

Build it your self

i have a couple of questions/suggestions:
isnt the hard drive a little small?
DDR1 ram is a little old, for 60 dollars you can get 2gb DDR2 i recommend that
How much is the graphics card? do you need 512mb card? will DDR3 graphics card work with your motherboard/processor/ram??

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Originally posted by rm rulz

isnt the hard drive a little small?

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Originally posted by rm rulz

DDR1 ram is a little old, for 60 dollars you can get 2gb DDR2 i recommend that

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Originally posted by rm rulz

How much is the graphics card? do you need 512mb card? will DDR3 graphics card work with your motherboard/processor/ram??

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I currently have a monitor that runs a resolution of 1280x1024 with no problems [21 or 22" not quite sure], i dont think i will go any bigger than that monitor wise lol, i will buy some new ram as suggested and have changed my mind and am getting the Radeon that was suggested, and i would do a build myself, but im not to confident with putting a pc together. Personally i also feel that the HDD is fine, as im currently using a tiny 60GB HDD and its 90% full, im sure i can handle a 160GB HDD pretty well.

Your welcome.

Another question guys, i just want to clarify this, what is the best graphics card i can get my hand on, on a max budget of $350 Australian Dollars??

8800gt

As far as i can find, they all come to $500 or more, i need max budget of $350

EDIT: Nevermind, thanks phillip, much appreciated

You could save a little bit of money. See if there is a similar motherboard that has an integrated network adaptor ($10 - $30 saved). Also, look out for hard disks on special/clearance at the same and other computer shops ($5 - $50 saved).

One concern i have with that system is the PSU. Intech is a brand I've never heard of, and a price search shows that it's not widely available, but is very cheap ($50). You might want to choose a different case/PSU or buy the same case but also buy a better PSU.

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Originally posted by rav0
You could save a little bit of money. See if there is a similar motherboard that has an integrated network adaptor ($10 - $30 saved). Also, look out for hard disks on special/clearance at the same and other computer shops ($5 - $50 saved).

One concern i have with that system is the PSU. Intech is a brand I've never heard of, and a price search shows that it's not widely available, but is very cheap ($50). You might want to choose a different case/PSU or buy the same case but also buy a better PSU.

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