Computer building - Parts list
Prices shown are for estimation purposes only and are not guaranteed
Last updated 11.05.2005
Case/PSU options:
various brands = $35-$100
CPU options:
*The AMD Sempron™ processor is designed to meet the evolving day-to-day needs of home and business PC users. This full-featured processor is designed to deliver affordable performance for today’s value-conscious buyers of desktop PCs.
AMD Sempron CPUs = $60-$100
*Get powerful performance for your unique digital experience. It’s not just about email, Web browsing and word processing anymore. The AMD Athlon™ 64 processor give you leading performance to go wherever your digital world takes you.
AMD Athlon 64 = $120-$1000
*Frustrated by staring at the hourglass icon as soon as you try to work on more than three programs at once, especially when you’re working with digital media? Increase your performance by up to 80% with the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 dual core processor. Work or play with multiple programs without any stalling or waiting. Dual-core technology is like having two processors, and two working together is better and faster than one working alone.
AMD Athlon X2 = $300-$700
*More info about AMDs Processors
Motherboard options:
Choosing a motherboard can depend on your choice in CPUs. Some motherboards have a much more robust feature-set than others, and cost more because of those features. Motherboards from quality manufacturers are priced from $60-$200.
Memory options:
Choosing Memory also depends on your choice for a CPU. The memory speed has to be compatible with the CPU and the Motherboard. Quality memory has a lifetime warranty from most major manufacturers.
512MB PC2700 = $50
512MB PC3200 = $50
Hard drive options:
Parallel ATA drives:
80GB 7200RPM 8MB Cache = $60
120GB 7200RPM 8MB Cache = $75
200GB 7200RPM 8MB Cache = $90
Serial ATA drives:
80GB 7200RPM 8MB Cache = $60
160GB 7200RPM 8MB Cache = $80
200GB 7200RPM 8MB Cache = $90
Optical drive options:
LiteOn DVD + CD-RW Combo = $40
Plextor Dual Layer DVD±R/RW CD-R/RW = $110
Video Card options:
Video cards with 64MB/128MB of memory range anywhere from $45 - $200. Therefore, it's really a matter of price in this category, unless you plan on graphics-intensive applications (AutoCAD) or high-end gaming.
That said, my recommendation for a normal users would be between $60-$80 for a 128MB DDR Video Card.
Software:
WindowsXP Home = $90
Windows Media Center Edition = $130
WindowsXP Pro = $140
Misc:
Floppy drive = $10
Keyboard + optical mouse = $25