New Computer, $1000 budget

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OK, this guy comes in and tells me he wants the best computer 1k will buy him. Going to be used for graphic design intensive programs. Here is what I came up with, let me know what you think.

-Antec 900 case $100
-2 Samsung SATA DVD Burners $60 total
-GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3P ATX motherboard $115
-8GB DDR2 G.Skill Memory (PC2 8500) $120
-1 TB Hard Drive (7200RPM) $100
-Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 2.83GHz $220
-EVGA 512-P3-N871-AR GeForce 9800 GTX+ 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 video card $120

+ taxes and shipping brings me pretty close to 1k...he already has a keyboard & mouse, speakers, monitor, and an OS CD. Anything you guys would change? Should I try to go with DDR3 memory and a supporting board although that may put me over.
 
Wow that is a great deal. I'm going to call him tomorrow and see if he'll go for it. Thanks!
 
I don't believe it's CAD but I can double check. He mentioned Photoshop and Illustrator. What specs on the video card should I look for if he is using CAD?
 
Is the OS he already has 64bit? If not 8GB of memory is 4GB too much. Even if it is 64 bit. Is he doing anything that would take advantage of that much?
 
I always like having two drives, I guess it's not necessary. He has an unopened retail version of Vista Home Premium 64bit so he's set there for the ram. He just emailed me back and said he doesn't use CAD and is willing to spend a little more if necessary so I might go with that system from Newegg. Thanks for all the help so far :)
 
Buy the newegg system, and tell him to leave his OS in his packaging =)
Or stick it on Ebay .. Or 'convince' him to part with it, because he doesn't need it anymore because hes gettin' Vista Home Premium with the NewEgg PC. ;)
 
I was reading some reviews on that Newegg machine and it sounds like their might be some issues with the motherboard. A few people are getting blue screen errors right out of the box. One user said the revision of the motherboard has known problems. For this kind of money there better not be any issues. I'll probably look around more before I pull the trigger on this one.
 
Yeah I read those product reviews as well. Bad luck of the draw maybe ?
A few reviews also said something about the PSU; and I agree with them, it should have a higher wattage PSU with it.
 
I read the reviews on Newegg also and if it were me buying for a customer, I'd stay away. Too much consistency in the complaints (PSU, BSOD, Motherboard). This squares with my own recent experiences with HP. The last 5 machines that have come through my shop with motherboard and PSU issues have all been relatively new HP machines... and not the bargain basement models either.

I'd go back to your original proposal. I think what you have proposed is a good solid machine and I'm sure the customer would be happy with it. If you drop down to the Antec 300 and eliminate one of the DVD burners, you can shave a little off the hardware costs and begin to consider an i7-920, X-58, DDR3 combo for a bit more. Otherwise, if the $1000 budget is firm, stick with what you've got.
 
Doctor Micro said:
I read the reviews on Newegg also and if it were me buying for a customer, I'd stay away. Too much consistency in the complaints (PSU, BSOD, Motherboard). This squares with my own recent experiences with HP. The last 5 machines that have come through my shop with motherboard and PSU issues have all been relatively new HP machines... and not the bargain basement models either.

I'd go back to your original proposal. I think what you have proposed is a good solid machine and I'm sure the customer would be happy with it. If you drop down to the Antec 300 and eliminate one of the DVD burners, you can shave a little off the hardware costs and begin to consider an i7-920, X-58, DDR3 combo for a bit more. Otherwise, if the $1000 budget is firm, stick with what you've got.
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Thanks for the reply. I think that's what I am going to do. I'll save on a cheaper case and drop the second dvd burner. Then go for an i7 and ddr3. He told me this morning he was willing to go a little over if needed so this should work. Thanks!
 
MichianaComputers said:
I have to disagree here.
Software raid is by far superior in price for home or small business users.
A decent raid controller will cost you at least a few hundred dollars.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16816116042
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RAID cards range from 13 bucks up to several hundred. You do not need to spend that much. Is this a mission critical system that is not backed up anywhere else? Is it a server? Contrary to the many of the new egg reviewers and Overclocker forums, most people do not use or need top of the line equipment for every component.
 
MichianaComputers said:
You seem to have a problem with me, What's your problem? No never mind I don't care. /Ignored

Hardware raid card for 13 dollars, LOL.
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I have a problem with obnoxious kids with big heads that accuse the majority of us as being uninsured businesses. I also have a problem for those without reading comprehension. I said they START at $13. But you don't need to spend upwards of $300 dollars for desktop system as you imply. You have taken this forum to a new low for a rookie. Grow up if you can't take criticism, responses, or think think that derogatory comments will go unanswered.
 
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noah said:
I have a problem with obnoxious kids with big heads that accuse the majority of us as being uninsured businesses. I also have a problem for those without reading comprehension. I said they START at $13. But you don't need to spend upwards of $300 dollars for desktop system as you imply. You have taken this forum to a new low for a rookie. Grow up if you can't take criticism, responses, or think think that derogatory comments will go unanswered.
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Well I'm no obnoxious kid, I'm 53, and if you are uninsured then that is stating a fact not making an accusation
one of my other businesses is not insured yet and if anyone pointed that out I would just say "thats true" for now and not get mad

and I would like a link to those $13 cards. That could come in handy.
 
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