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iMicro · 09-24-2008, 01:59 AM

Canada or the states? Prices are bit different.

LaoKidBC · 09-24-2008, 02:01 AM

Why not search on google, there ought to be a price converter.

iMicro · 09-24-2008, 02:03 AM

Some stores don't ship to Canada(namely Newegg, and they're a lot cheaper than tigerdirect and ncix). Anyway, it's going to be hard with only $500 to work with. The 8800GT and 9800GT are about $130 now, so thats a plus

. Get a weaker dual core and overclock it, and you will be fine.

LaoKidBC · 09-24-2008, 02:08 AM

Right now, I think he lives in the U.S., but right now I'm to lazy to compile him a list from newegg. Go ahead if you want to get the same items from my list.

iMicro · 09-24-2008, 02:15 AM

After giving it a bit of thought, a half-decent computer is definetly possible for $500, especially if you re-use parts. Look for:

- 9600GT or 8/9800gt. This will run you about $90-$150 depending on where you order it from.

- A cheap dual core, overclocking it would definetly be a plus. E2180(2.0ghz pentium dual core) is about $70 now and can reach 3ghz, a cheap aftermarket cooler for about $20 will help.(Arctic cooling freezer 7 pro!)

-2gb ram should be fine for xp, 3 at least for vista. Make sure its ddr2. Cheap brand should be fine just make sure its the same type so you can run it in dual channel.

- Cheap motherboard

- Reuse everything else xD

good luck

LakeOfTears · 09-24-2008, 09:03 AM

well im looking to buy one outright since i do not know how to put pc's together and none of my friends do (nor do i wanna wait months for my friends uncles to finally get around to it).and yeah i live in the us.

iMicro · 09-24-2008, 09:52 PM

Oh, well good luck getting a good pc for $500 already built for you.(nearly impossible) but it will be better than what you got already.

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iMicro HopeDagger's Henchman Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 1,254 Reputation: 50	Canada or the states? Prices are bit different. __________________ my steam page

09-24-2008, 02:03 AM	#13 (permalink)
iMicro HopeDagger's Henchman Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 1,254 Reputation: 50	Some stores don't ship to Canada(namely Newegg, and they're a lot cheaper than tigerdirect and ncix). Anyway, it's going to be hard with only $500 to work with. The 8800GT and 9800GT are about $130 now, so thats a plus . Get a weaker dual core and overclock it, and you will be fine. __________________ my steam page Last edited by iMicro; 09-24-2008 at 02:07 AM.

09-24-2008, 02:15 AM	#15 (permalink)
iMicro HopeDagger's Henchman Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 1,254 Reputation: 50	After giving it a bit of thought, a half-decent computer is definetly possible for $500, especially if you re-use parts. Look for: - 9600GT or 8/9800gt. This will run you about $90-$150 depending on where you order it from. - A cheap dual core, overclocking it would definetly be a plus. E2180(2.0ghz pentium dual core) is about $70 now and can reach 3ghz, a cheap aftermarket cooler for about $20 will help.(Arctic cooling freezer 7 pro!) -2gb ram should be fine for xp, 3 at least for vista. Make sure its ddr2. Cheap brand should be fine just make sure its the same type so you can run it in dual channel. - Cheap motherboard - Reuse everything else xD good luck __________________ my steam page

09-24-2008, 09:52 PM	#17 (permalink)
iMicro HopeDagger's Henchman Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 1,254 Reputation: 50	Oh, well good luck getting a good pc for $500 already built for you.(nearly impossible) but it will be better than what you got already. __________________ my steam page

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09-24-2008, 02:01 AM	#12 (permalink)
LaoKidBC Heads or Tails Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 330 Reputation: 20	Why not search on google, there ought to be a price converter.

09-24-2008, 02:08 AM	#14 (permalink)
LaoKidBC Heads or Tails Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 330 Reputation: 20	Right now, I think he lives in the U.S., but right now I'm to lazy to compile him a list from newegg. Go ahead if you want to get the same items from my list.