Where can I buy...

[czahner]

Where could I buy the basic components (case, PSU, Mobo) all preassembled so that I can just drop in all the stuff from my previous computer (vid card, sound card, RAM) and play? I really don't want to have to build a whole system from scratch, nor do I want to pay the money to buy a completely new system. I'm looking for the middle-of-the-line path on this. Is there a word that describes such a system that could help me in my search? Thanks in advance.

 

[jo5h]

www.newegg.com

just look for barebone units

http://www.newegg.com/Store/SubCategory.aspx?SubCategory=3&name=Barebone-Computers

welcome to the Computer Forums BTW

 

[muz]

but you have a to buy a barebone for your processor vid card and other components type so like if you have a pend you need to get a socket 775 barebone unless you plan to get a new processor as well

 

[Thelis]

Can you give us a budget so that we can recommend you parts? I know how you are feeling, I just recently started building my first rig. It can be a bit overwhelming. That is why we are here to help.

 

[czahner]

I was hoping to spend between $500 and $700, if that helps. Yes, I plan to also get a new processor. I want to still have my old computer in working condition. I'm just going to take all the good stuff (NVIDIA video card, sound card, etc) and leave the stuff I haven't been using (built in video card, sound card) so that I can use the old computer as well.

 

[mrjetskey]

you can build a nice rig for 700.00 no problem,newegg is the place to go,intel core 2 duo is the way to go try the 6420 with 4m,onboard cache.there are plenty of good mobo avail. depending on if you wish to OC. or not.(do buy good memory dont cut corners there) these guys in here will really help you with any type problem!!Thanks again guys!!JMHO>Marvin

 

[czahner]

Is there a good barebones system that you guys could reccomend then? I really don't want to cut any corners unless I have to. I would prefer to have one of the tower-shaped systems rather than one of those little minicubes. Other than that, I would like to hear some opinions.

 

[Thelis]

Is there a good barebones system that you guys could reccomend then? I really don't want to cut any corners unless I have to. I would prefer to have one of the tower-shaped systems rather than one of those little minicubes. Other than that, I would like to hear some opinions.

For a $700 budget this is what I would get:
MOTHERBOARD
EVGA 122-CK-NF63-TR LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 680i SLI ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813188019
RAM
CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16820145015
CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557E6600 - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115003
HDD
Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3250820AS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16822148142
And you'll need a new PSU.
Go with the OCZ GameXStream OCZ700GXSSLI ATX12V 700W Power Supply - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341002
Total: 670.86 without shipping.

 

[kchi55]

If you want a preassembled rig, i'd go with www.ibuypower.com. Otherwise, if you're confident with assembling it yourself try www.newegg.com and www.zipzoomfly.com.

 

[Thelis]

And if you are comfortable with assembling it, go for the products I suggested. From what I hear they are really nice.