# I'd like to have a side of fries with that computer **URL:** \ **Category:** random\ **Created:** [August 15, 2004, 7:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/id-like-to-have-a-side-of-fries-with-that-computer/61079 "2004-08-15T19:24:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![MxNecromancer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/848f3c/32.png) [@MxNecromancer](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/MxNecromancer)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2004, 7:24pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/id-like-to-have-a-side-of-fries-with-that-computer/61079/1 "2004-08-15T19:24:36Z")
I’m thinking of changing my Desktop for a new one, i want to build mine from scratch but, i will also consider a pre built one. Price range 1,500 MAX ABSOLUTLY NESSESARY: ATI X800 Video Card, Processor: 2.5+ Intel Memory: 512mb to 1 Gb Hard drive 80GB is fine Computer Case(if Custom): [http://www.xoxide.com/xulalcucu.html](http://www.xoxide.com/xulalcucu.html) Now since that’s alot in itself i will need a mother board, capable to handle that. I’ve considered also getting a Desktop from voodoo but that will be obviously too much for me. The reason is so i can play DOOM III, my Desktop runs like a slug on Pot when i play it on Low res low Quality. Don’t worry about the case, but if you guys can help me build a Desktop with that Amount of mney it will be great! [color=White] And hey if you guys can also send me fries i’ll be really happy!!![/color] ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2004, 7:51pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/id-like-to-have-a-side-of-fries-with-that-computer/61079/2 "2004-08-15T19:51:17Z")
You’ll probably be better off building it yourself, for I’m not sure if 3rd party PC makers will offer such quality items for under 1500 without short-changing you somewhere else 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2004, 8:54pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/id-like-to-have-a-side-of-fries-with-that-computer/61079/3 "2004-08-15T20:54:12Z")
Good quality pre-built desktop for under $1,500 isn’t that highly possible. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2004, 9:11pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/id-like-to-have-a-side-of-fries-with-that-computer/61079/4 "2004-08-15T21:11:34Z")
> [@telekinesis](#): > > Good quality pre-built desktop for under $1,500 isn’t that highly possible. I know i have a tight budget that’s why, i’m only gonna have a job for another 2weeks, so over all i’m gonna get 500 bucks, and from then i’m gonna sell my old comp, and then probibly get some more money doing some part time job. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [August 15, 2004, 11:27pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/id-like-to-have-a-side-of-fries-with-that-computer/61079/5 "2004-08-15T23:27:33Z")
[http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/71206/wo/ML4jZxdaLCA63F5gClDm6boW3HK/0.0.9.1.0.6.21.1.2.1.2.0.0.1.0](http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore.woa/71206/wo/ML4jZxdaLCA63F5gClDm6boW3HK/0.0.9.1.0.6.21.1.2.1.2.0.0.1.0) [http://www.insidemacgames.com/news/story.php?ID=9853](http://www.insidemacgames.com/news/story.php?ID=9853) …that should do it 😃 ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2004, 12:05am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/id-like-to-have-a-side-of-fries-with-that-computer/61079/6 "2004-08-16T00:05:21Z")
$1500 is a huge budget if you’re building your own computer. Let’s do some calculation: ## 150 - Decent motherboard 150 - Decent CPU (AMD) 80 - SB Audigy 200 - ~1 GB RAM 400 - Top O’ the line video card 100 - Good case 200 - 200 GB HDD 80 - DVD writer (Dual-Layer, too) 40 - Accessories (thermal paste, CPU/Case fans, etc) $1400 That is a really good set up and you’re still $100 short of your $1500. With that amount left over you could do one of many things, for example: - 5.1 Altec Lansings for your Audigy - More HDD space I would seriously consider building your own PC if you’ve got $1500 to do it with. And you don’t necessarily need a P4 to play Doom 3; it will end up costing you more in the end since the CPUs are much more than AMDs. I’ve got an Athlon 2600+ (~2 Ghz) with a Geforce4 ti-4600 and I’m averaging 30 FPS at 1024x768 (Medium Quality, no AA) and 640x480 (Ultra Quality, 2x AA). Also, Nvidia cards have outperformed ATIs in Doom3, since ATIs aren’t as good at doing OpenGL as Nvidias. Do some research, you’ll see. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2004, 12:13am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/id-like-to-have-a-side-of-fries-with-that-computer/61079/7 "2004-08-16T00:13:31Z")
check out [www.pricewatch.com](http://www.pricewatch.com) for all your components, great deals there. peace ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2004, 12:22am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/id-like-to-have-a-side-of-fries-with-that-computer/61079/8 "2004-08-16T00:22:18Z")
> [@thoriphes](#): > > $1500 is a huge budget if you’re building your own computer. Let’s do some calculation: > > ## 150 - Decent motherboard 150 - Decent CPU (AMD) 80 - SB Audigy 200 - ~1 GB RAM 400 - Top O’ the line video card 100 - Good case 200 - 200 GB HDD 80 - DVD writer (Dual-Layer, too) 40 - Accessories (thermal paste, CPU/Case fans, etc) > > $1400 > > That is a really good set up and you’re still $100 short of your $1500. With that amount left over you could do one of many things, for example: > > - 5.1 Altec Lansings for your Audigy > - More HDD space > > I would seriously consider building your own PC if you’ve got $1500 to do it with. > > And you don’t necessarily need a P4 to play Doom 3; it will end up costing you more in the end since the CPUs are much more than AMDs. I’ve got an Athlon 2600+ (~2 Ghz) with a Geforce4 ti-4600 and I’m averaging 30 FPS at 1024x768 (Medium Quality, no AA) and 640x480 (Ultra Quality, 2x AA). > > Also, Nvidia cards have outperformed ATIs in Doom3, since ATIs aren’t as good at doing OpenGL as Nvidias. Do some research, you’ll see. WHOA!!! thanks thor!!! I feel happier then a rabbit on crack! 🅱 ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2004, 3:23am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/id-like-to-have-a-side-of-fries-with-that-computer/61079/9 "2004-08-16T03:23:42Z")
I agree with thoripes totally… $1500 should be more than enough money…heck, I’m pretty sure I could build a good machine for under $1000 (but I get my parts for dealer’s cost 😃 ). Now all you have to do is spend hours and hours scouring the internet looking for quality parts from a reputable distributor for a decent price…good luck! -teet ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [August 16, 2004, 6:09pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/id-like-to-have-a-side-of-fries-with-that-computer/61079/10 "2004-08-16T18:09:26Z")
Yeh i just made my own computer for like £300 - £350 got a 2 ghz processor 120 gig harddrive 128 graphics card (cant remember what its called) Custom case Wanted to get a flatscreen too but they cost about £250 so i think ill leave it for a bit anyway…