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Stonewarrior · 11-11-2006, 01:24 PM

To be honest, I have no idea what I might want to spend. I was chatting with a friend and he mentioend he and his build computers. He mentioned they were able to build the follwing for $340.00.

The Hardware

- AMD Sempron 64 2800+
- Biostar Motherboard
- 512MB RAM
- 52X CD-RW / DVD-ROM Combo Drive
- Western Digital 40GB HD
- Tower w/ Window & 400 Watt Power Supply

The Software

- Windows XP Home Edition
- Norton Antivirus 2006
- Word Perfect Office Suite
- Aqua Zone Desktop Garden Screensaver
- Hoyle Puzzle and Board Games
- Easy Fax
- Adobe Photoshop Album
- Pinnacle Studio SE 10.0

I would have no interest in any of the software (I only included it as it was listed in the price).

My initial thoughts on what I would want include between 512 and 1024 of RAM and a minimum 80 gig hardrive. As for the processor and motherboard I am somewhat clueless. I would want to build a system that is good for gaming (at this point allI play is NWN1 and the Baldur's Gate series) while not breaking the bank. Essentially I would want to build a suitable gaming system for as little as possible.

I do not have a budget in mind...I am mainly in the exploratory stages as I would have to "sell" the idea to my wife. :~)

11-11-2006, 01:24 PM	#5
Stonewarrior Manshoon Join Date: January 10, 2005 Location: Independence, MO Age: 54 Posts: 234	To be honest, I have no idea what I might want to spend. I was chatting with a friend and he mentioend he and his build computers. He mentioned they were able to build the follwing for $340.00. The Hardware - AMD Sempron 64 2800+ - Biostar Motherboard - 512MB RAM - 52X CD-RW / DVD-ROM Combo Drive - Western Digital 40GB HD - Tower w/ Window & 400 Watt Power Supply The Software - Windows XP Home Edition - Norton Antivirus 2006 - Word Perfect Office Suite - Aqua Zone Desktop Garden Screensaver - Hoyle Puzzle and Board Games - Easy Fax - Adobe Photoshop Album - Pinnacle Studio SE 10.0 I would have no interest in any of the software (I only included it as it was listed in the price). My initial thoughts on what I would want include between 512 and 1024 of RAM and a minimum 80 gig hardrive. As for the processor and motherboard I am somewhat clueless. I would want to build a system that is good for gaming (at this point allI play is NWN1 and the Baldur's Gate series) while not breaking the bank. Essentially I would want to build a suitable gaming system for as little as possible. I do not have a budget in mind...I am mainly in the exploratory stages as I would have to "sell" the idea to my wife. :~)