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I built a computer

Posted by life - July 27th, 2008

I've spent the last few weeks ordering parts to build a computer and after two days of headaches it's fully working and awesome!

Here's my parts list:

Motherboard - GIGABYTE GA-EP35-DS3L
CPU - Intel Core 2 Duo E8400
RAM - Corsair 4GB (2GBx2)
Video Card - GeForce 8800GS
Hard Drive - Western Digital Caviar SE 320GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s
Optical Drive - Samsung 20X
Power Supply - Antec NeoPower 650 Blue 650W ATX12V / EPS12V
Case - Antec 900

It wasn't all that hard. If you are interested in saving a ton of money on a swell computer then consider building your own. It's a good experience. You can PM for help if you need some.

Here's one other (shitty) picture.

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RobThanatos 2008-07-27 06:57:58

id rather buy a full one into knowing what I get in the system and what system type I get

life 2008-07-27 06:57:58

Err? You get a much better knowledge of that if you build it yourself.

jackedy 2008-07-27 07:00:04

you built a computer?your own computer?
good for you i guess

life 2008-07-27 07:00:04

Why, thank you!

Evilbobol 2008-07-27 07:57:53

nice one! I built my own computer too, it's not as hard as some people think... most of the plugs and sockets are fairly obvious too.

I could do with a case like that, got a crappy £30 Xblade that I should replace.
Hmmm, same graphics card, only 2GB RAM though. Looks like upgrade tiem for me soon... only got 80GB left on my 250GB Hard drive...

Anyway, enough ranting from me.

life 2008-07-27 07:57:53

Awesome.

sirtom93 2008-07-27 08:24:14

Awesome, I have always considered building one but I need to it after I get the correct funds.

life 2008-07-27 08:24:14

Yes.

AlienMuffin 2008-07-27 08:25:23

seems like it would be awesome for gaming purposes

life 2008-07-27 08:25:23

Indeed.

skarai 2008-07-27 08:33:17

Not bad. I built a very similar one, but with better parts.
You liked the VHOOOOSH sound in the beginning?
Gratz on the build man, great parts.

life 2008-07-27 08:33:17

Vhoosh is awesome. What parts did you use?

narutosaifu 2008-07-27 09:34:30

Dude you got the same case as me! its freaking chunky isn't it?

life 2008-07-27 09:34:30

It's the perfect size.

skarai 2008-07-27 09:35:16

Same case, 8800 GTS, Western digital too, but with 465 gig. (500)
Intel quad core, Gigabyte GA-X38 and same memory. Corsair 620.
Got a Xonar D2 too though. So thats the only difference really.

life 2008-07-27 09:35:16

Not too much better. I think my 2 duo is better for me. I don't do anything that requires a quad processor.

Lambinvoker 2008-07-27 09:48:40

I built my own computer three years ago. Sadly, today my new laptop (which I am currently using) runs faster than it, and the laptop cost half the price. How much did you have to shell out for that mug?

life 2008-07-27 09:48:40

$650

Iamjohn 2008-07-27 09:54:07

How much was the total cost?

life 2008-07-27 09:54:07

$600-650 with the mail in rebates. I used some coupons and special deals though, so all around $500 for me.

Smashedsmurf 2008-07-27 10:39:05

How's the 8800 GT?

And I've seen WAY too many people using the same case.

But I'm just jealous I don't have the money to build my own yet. =C

life 2008-07-27 10:39:05

That's because this case = (_)_)IIIIIIIIIIIIID~

snake23 2008-07-27 12:21:31

Nice setup, it is much cheaper to buy the parts seperately onlinde and put it together. Pc stores who sell full pc's charge too much for assembly and putting in windows, I've felt screwed over by those stores too many times >:(

life 2008-07-27 12:21:31

www.newegg.com Huge deals, great service.

Rammer 2008-07-27 12:56:02

hey, i have the same video card as you! :D

also, nice job. i want to build a computer someday, too. i just need money. and time.

life 2008-07-27 12:56:02

Cool.

Wurmy 2008-07-27 13:07:54

liquid cooling ftw..

life 2008-07-27 13:07:54

I don't need it. The Intel chip runs cool enough with the shitty included heat sink.

Pedrovski 2008-07-27 15:05:42

Really nice
it's cheaper to buy the parts and assemble it yourself...
not that hard either
I wish i'd just had the money

Btw: it looks awesome!!
xD

life 2008-07-27 15:05:42

Thank you!

Reaperyami 2008-07-27 15:21:32

Wow, what was the total sum? I might build my own computer when I get a place of my own.

life 2008-07-27 15:21:32

Scroll up.

Harveywuk 2008-07-27 15:56:31

Nice choice of components =] and gratz on your first? build!

life 2008-07-27 15:56:31

Yes.

fullmetal-ozelot 2008-07-27 17:14:01

dood, recently i just bought myself a nearly complete new system. First i just bought a gf8800gt but since the graphiccard did not work with my computer (the card itself works I tried it on my friends computer) i bought additionally a asus motherboard and a intelcore2quad6600 ... it was really hard for me to decide wether to get a dual or quadcore but my friend convinced me to get a quadcore...

life 2008-07-27 17:14:01

Quad core is pointless unless you're doing like video editing with four high end programs open. Duel core is more efficient for most. Quad core will be in the future, though.

mooguy 2008-07-27 18:23:05

Wow that's nicer than an Alienware. And at half the cost? Congrats. Which part cost the most?

life 2008-07-27 18:23:05

The cpu.

inuyashaslayers 2008-07-27 19:49:52

i didnt build it but my computer is allthe way shitty i have 1 gb left no virtul memery (how do i get more memeory for ) and well i guess i can see why its slow because i had my desktop for lik 4 years (i nkow i nkow i need to buy a new but ya how do i get more memory also life be a computer techinecion they make good money my sister make 26 dollars a hour

life 2008-07-27 19:49:52

That would be a good side job. You can get more memory, just buy a stick or two of RAM. What motherboard do you have?

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