Matt's Price Tracking

[Mattc0m]

I'm constantly looking for upgrading, or buying a completely new computer. I figured I'd put my findings and research here.

Generally, I like to get close to these prices when looking for new parts:


Video Cards

Leadtek PX7600GS TDH Extreme 256MB $125
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6814122006
GPU: 520MHz
Memory: 900MHz
Memory Size: 256mb
Pipelines: 12
GDDR2

eVGA Geforce 7600GT 256MB $165-20 = $145
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6814130017
GPU: 580MHz
Memory: 1500MHz
Memory Size: 256mb
Pipelines: 12
GDDR3

Monitors

Hanns·G HW-191DPB - $182
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6824254005
Size: 19'' Widescreen
Resolution: 1440x900
Response: 5ms

ViewSonic VA912b - $199.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6824116353
Size: 19''
Resolution: 1280x1024
Response: 8ms


Barebones

CompuDirect (via Pricewatch) - ~$350
Motherboard: Asus A8N-SLI S939/nForce4 SLI/DDR400/PCI-Express/RAID/1GBE/ATX Motherboard
CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual-Core Processor 3800+
Case: Mid-Tower 400WT Housebrand

AicMicro (via Pricewatch) - ~$350
Motherboard: Gigabyte SLi Motherboard
CPU: AMD Athlon 64 4000+
Case: Mid-Tower 400WT Housebrand + Case Fan

SMKSuperStore (via Pricewatch) $342
Motherboard: Gigabyte K8N Pro SLI
CPU: AMD Athlon 64 3800+
Case: Basic 450W Mid-Tower Case - Economical & Efficient - Black
+ Upgraded Cooling Package (Upgraded CPU Fan + 2 BB Case Fans + Artic Alumina)

[atamanch]

The eVGA and Viewsonic are the better choices, both more well known than the competitor.

[Mattc0m]

I've used Leadtek in the past, so I'm happy with them. However, I'd rather go with a 7600GT over a GS.

[LawJik]

http://www.techeblog.com/index.php/tech ... phics-card <-- winnar

[atamanch]

Yea thats the one they used to render all those CG scenes in the Matrix and Lord of the Rings
It's got 18" spinners with green lights on em too.