All you computer scrappers out there. Im looking for

I wasnt sure where to put this so I put it off topic. Im looking to build a set top computer for my living room. I need a case. I dont want a regular computer case. I would like one that set like a stereo component. I need it to fit an atx board so a micro or mini case wont work. Let me know if any of you have one of these cases before you send them to shredder. Ill pay the shipping costs and a few bucks for the case if ya like. Figured I would offer it up to you guys before I go and pay retail for one.



Here is an ebay ad for one just so you know what im looking for.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SlimLine-ATX...item4aa2c89963

If I come across one I will let you know. When do you need it by?

No hurry. Its a side project. if I can save a little money by getting one from one of you peeps ill be happy.

i have a few of these hp compaq 530's. Not quite as sleek as what you have pictured. Let me look around and se what else i have

http://s1183.photobucket.com/albums/...urrent=530.jpg

Originally Posted by bluemeate

I need a computer that can handle world of warcraft. who can build me one? paypal??

If you know what the PC requirement are for world of warcraft check out newegg.com its way cheaper to buy the parts and assemble it your self and its really easy to. Just make sure all the components are compatible. Newegg offers package deals and the parts included are always compatible. You could defiantly build a computer to handle world of warcraft for under 500.

Originally Posted by Mechanic688

We bought one similar to this one about a year and a half ago, we added Win. 7 and a few other things and it's still running good. Actually went looking for a power supply, and we bought the whole puter for the price of a power supply. He seems to be a good seller, very prompt shipping and he emailed later to make sure it was still running ok.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HP-Compaq-dc...item25690272f6

Thanks for the link but I have all the parts just need a case. I try not to buy prebuilt stuff. I like to build everything I have so if something does break I dont have to buy a prebuilt replacement. That is a dang good price though.

Originally Posted by bluemeate

I need a computer that can handle world of warcraft. who can build me one? paypal??

WOW requirments are so low you can play it on a P4 system.

- Intel Pentium 4 1.3 GHz or AMD Athlon XP 1500+
- 1 GB or more of RAM
- NVIDIA® GeForce® FX or ATI Radeon™ 9500 video card or better
- 25.0 GB available HD space
- 4X DVD-ROM drive (Downloadable Installer also available)
- Broadband Internet connection
- Keyboard/mouse

I could probable build you one out of parts I have laying around the shop.

I really like the looks of this one.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brand-new-nM...item231159e470

I like it to look more like a stereo reciever then a computer but you know it all comes down to price.

Originally Posted by bluemeate

I need a computer that can handle world of warcraft. who can build me one? paypal??

Another WOW fan , I'm running an Alienware Aurora ALX, i7 980 chip, dual crossfires and 12gb memory with water core cooling ...... a gift from my lovely better half a little over the top for WOW but fluid gaming to say the least

Originally Posted by IntrepidMuppet

Another WOW fan , I'm running an Alienware Aurora ALX, i7 980 chip, dual crossfires and 12gb memory with water core cooling ...... a gift from my lovely better half a little over the top for WOW but fluid gaming to say the least

That is what I need for EQ2.

Originally Posted by bluemeate

I need a computer that can handle world of warcraft. who can build me one? paypal??

A more than capable Core i3 rig to play WoW on can be found fairly cheap (400 or less). I'd be happy to help you pick one out or construct one for you.

Pricing out the components it runs around ~300, and still has to be put together and shipped. I can pick up shelf pulls / open box / returns of similar core i3 machines for close enough not to make it worth the effort. It's been especially bad lately as hard drive prices are through the roof due to the flooding in Malaysia.

Like I said though, I'd be happy to help you get something if you haven't already found assistance. Some people like the advantages of a home built pc for individual component warranties and often slightly better parts. It's not a bad option, just isn't going to save too much cash.

You could always get a core 2 duo rig as well and save a little bit but you cut out your upgrade path and only the higher end core 2 duos match the i3 performance anyway.

Here are the parts if someone ones to see what I am basing my numbers on:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129042
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827118040
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820148420
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813157190
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115221
And the hard drive...I'd just pull one out of a machine or get it on eBay because 80+ for one right now is insane as a starting point (I stocked up on all the 2TB's on sale at Best buy to try to avoid that, but it is beyond overkill for this kind of build).


Hope I didn't post too much info, I tried to send a PM but didn't see where the option for that was.

Originally Posted by Torker Man

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Re named to nerdy gaming thread


you fellas crack me up..LOL

Haha! Well a lot of forums don't appreciate people going off-topic, so I usually don't throw a bunch of information that isn't relevant to the original post in but like I said, I didn't see any PM functionality. I even tried to go through the FAQ and it had a link for using PM's but it wasn't functional. I enabled e-mail contact though when i registered, so if anyone wants to shoot me an e-mail and tell me if I'm being a dumb dumb or not please do.

If all you want to do is play wow just buy a cheap p4 with 4 gigs of ram and a decent video card. Heck my son plays on a p4 2.8ghx machine with a geforce 7 series video card and he doesnt have any frame rate issues. Now you get to the 40 man raid stuff there maybe a little different story. But he said he wanted to just play wow he didnt say he wanted to play in HD

I have an alienware bumblebee case. Clear side to it. Black and yellow accents on it. Full size tower.

Originally Posted by PartTimeScrapper

If all you want to do is play wow just buy a cheap p4 with 4 gigs of ram and a decent video card. Heck my son plays on a p4 2.8ghx machine with a geforce 7 series video card and he doesnt have any frame rate issues. Now you get to the 40 man raid stuff there maybe a little different story. But he said he wanted to just play wow he didnt say he wanted to play in HD

I was just going to caution on that issue...use to play Eve. No matter what the specs say, if you want to enjoy the game make sure your vid cards can handle high frame rates in large crowds. Big battles will cripple you system otherwise. I have a pair of GT7600s around for SLI if anyone can use them.

Getting back to the MPC. Throw good vid cards in it and a Blue Ray DVD drive. Make sure you have 4GB min. of RAM and a fast 500GB SATA drive to store your movies. It will pay off later.

SS

PS Make sure the motherboard has HDMI...critical for component connections.