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KaHNZa

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West Central MN
Alrighty, I need to put together a new PC. Its gonna be a mixed Business/Pleasure computer. I'm gonna be helping my Mom with her home-based business, which involves lots of video processing. I need a machine that is lean, mean, and can get the job done in a hurry without breaking the pocketbook. What I need is this:

Motherboard
CPU
Memory 512MB (Bare minimum)
Video Card - Try to get something that is good for games, but not to expensive. Its gotta play Doom 3 well. :D
DVD burner
Good Quality PSU
A good HSF, remember... its not gonna be overclocked. Its for business. ;)
120GB HD
External USB 2.0 HD enclosure
And last but not least, I need an UPS.

Try to find me the best stuff, at Newegg, and all for about $1000.

THANKS GUYS!!
 
I would suggest a midrange P4, decent mobo, perhaps a 9600 or 9800 series graphics card, and a nice ~450W PSU to power it all.

Now time to have a look at the egg for the prices ;)

EDIT:

Add a case to this and your peripherals and apart from that its mostly all here:

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Unit Price
	
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		ABIT "AI7" i865PE Chipset Motherboard for Intel Socket 478 CPU -RETAIL
Specifications:
Supported CPU: Intel Pentium 4 Processors(Prescott Ready)
Chipset: Intel 865PE + ICH5R
FSB: 800/533/400MHz
RAM: 4x DIMM Support DDR400/333/266 Max 4GB
IDE: 2x ATA 100 up to 4 Devices
Slots: 1x AGP 8X/4X(0.8/1.5V), 5x PCI
Ports: 2xPS/2,1xCOM,1xLPT,8xUSB2.0(Rear 4),1xLAN,3xIEEE1394(Rear 1),SPDIF In/Out, Audio Ports
Onboard Audio: Realtek ALC658 6-Channel Codec
Onboard LAN: 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet
Onboard SATA/RAID: 2x Serial ATA, RAID 0/1
Onboard 1394: 3 Ports
Form Factor: ATX more info-> 	N82E16813127164 	
$100.00
	
$100.00
	
		Info-Tek ATI RADEON 9600PRO Video Card, 128MB DDR, DVI/TV-Out, 8X AGP, Model "R9600-PRO C3H" -RETAIL
Specifications:
Chipset: ATI RADEON 9600PRO
Memory128MB DDR
BUS: AGP 4X/8X
Ports: VGA Out(15 Pin D-Sub)+TV-Out(S-Video/Composite Out)+DVI
Support 3D API: DirectX 9.0, OpenGL
Cable/Accessories: Manual, 3 CD, 1 Cable, DVI to D-Sub Adapter
Max Resolution@32bit Color: 2048X1536
Retail Box (See pics for details) more info-> 	N82E16814240014 	
$111.00
	
$111.00
	
		Fortron Source 400W Power Supply With 12CM Fan, Model "FSP400-60PNU-R1" -RETAIL
Specifications:
Type: ATX
Maximum Power: 400W
PFC: No
Power Good Signal: 100-500ms
Hold-up Time: 10.0ms min. at 230V/50Hz
Efficiency: 65% min. 70% typical, at full load
Over Voltage Protection: +5V +3.3V +12V
Overload Protection: Not Specified
Input Voltage: 115/230 VAC
Input Frequency Range: 47~63 Hz
Input Current: 10/5 A
Output: +3.3V@28A; %5V@30A; +12V@18A; [email protected]; [email protected]; +5Vsb@2A
MTBF: above 100K hrs at 25°C
Approvals: UL, CSA, TUV, NEMKO, CB&CE more info-> 	N82E16817104962 	
$65.00
	
$65.00
	
		Intel Pentium 4/ 2.4C GHz 800MHz FSB, 512K Cache, Hyper Threading Technology - Retail
Specifications:
Model: Intel Pentium 4 w/ Hyper Threading
Core: Northwood
Operating Frequency: 2.4GHz
FSB: 800MHz
Cache: L1/12K+8K; L2/512K
Voltage: 1.525V
Process: 0.13Micron
Socket: Socket 478
Multimedia Instruction: MMX, SSE, SSE2
Warranty: 3 years
Packaging: Retail (with Heatsink and Fan) more info-> 	N82E16819116157 	
$157.00
	
$157.00
	
		Maxtor 120GB 7200RPM IDE Hard Drive, Model 6Y120L0, OEM Drive Only
Specifications:
Capacity: 120GB
Average Seek Time: 9.3 ms
Buffer: 2MB
Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM
Interface: IDE ULTRA ATA133
Features: Maxtor Shock Protection and Data Protection Systems
Manufacturer Warranty: 1 year
Packaging: OEM Drive Only more info-> 	N82E16822144136 	
$76.99
	
$76.99
	
		NU Technology White 8X DVD+RW/-RW Drive, Model DDW-082
Specifications:
Write Speed: 8X DVD+R, 4X DVD+RW, 8X DVD-R, 4X DVD-RW, 40X CD-R, 24X CD-RW
Read Speed: 40X CD-ROM, 12X DVD-ROM
Interface: Internal ATAPI / E-IDE
Buffer: 2MB
OS Support: Windows XP/2000/Me/98SE
Features: Two-way Compatibility
Packaging: OEM (see pictures for details) more info-> 	N82E16827154008 	
$63.99
	
$63.99
	
Subtotal »
	
$ 573.98
 
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CD/DVD Burners (RW Drives)

Plextor 12X DVD+RW/-RW Drive, Model PX-712A, Retail
Item# N82E16827131326

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$140.00

$140.00

**This item may only be returned for a replacement of the same make/model. what's this?
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Fans, Heatsinks (Case, CPU, Chipset)

Thermaltake P4 Spark 7+ (Xaser Edition) Highest Performance Copper CPU Cooler, w/ Temp.Controler
Item# N82E16835106032

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$23.99

$23.99

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Memory (System Memory)

Corsair Value Select Dual Channel Kit 184 Pin 1G(512MBx2) DDR PC-3200 - OEM
Item# N82E16820145480

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$169.00

$169.00

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Motherboards - Intel

ABIT "AI7" i865PE Chipset Motherboard for Intel Socket 478 CPU -RETAIL
Item# N82E16813127164

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$100.00

$100.00

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Power Supplies

Fortron Source 400W Power Supply With 12CM Blue LED, Model "FSP400-60PNU-R" -RETAIL
Item# N82E16817104963

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$69.00

$69.00

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Processors

Intel Pentium 4/ 2.8C GHz 800MHz FSB, 512K Cache, Hyper Threading Technology - Retail
Item# N82E16819116161

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$184.00

$184.00

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Video Cards

ATI RADEON 9800PRO Video Card, 128MB DDR, 256-bit, DVI/TV-Out, 8X AGP -RETAIL
Item# N82E16814102286

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$223.00

$223.00

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Extended Warranty: $0.00
Product total: $908.99
Shipping & Handling: $ 0.00
Total (Before tax): $ 908.99
 
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