Looking to get a blu-ray pc, need some advice - Blu-ray Forum

plowmanjoe · 05-19-2008, 06:19 PM

so i want a new desktop and i want to be able to play blu-ray on my new tv.

i went to the local computer store and here's the package they suggested for me for $950:

intel core 2 duo e8200 2.66g
dimm ddr2 2gb 800mhz (2x 1gb)
MB gigabyte ga-p35-ds3l lga775
hdd st 250gb serial ata 16mb
dvd lite-on 4x blu-ray dvd sata
VGA sapphire hd3650 512mb pci-e
case atx fx-626 350w
ms vista home premium

is this a good setup for the price? or should i just go with a brand like dell or hp etc. my main concern is hdmi out.

1Fish2FishRedFishBlu · 05-19-2008, 06:25 PM

There are a couple other threads on this topic, you may want to search for more details.

I responded to a past thread and the guy got his specs from the Tom's Hardware site, which would be another site to take a look at.

Obiit · 05-19-2008, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by plowmanjoe

intel core 2 duo e8200 2.66g
dimm ddr2 2gb 800mhz (2x 1gb)
MB gigabyte ga-p35-ds3l lga775
hdd st 250gb serial ata 16mb
dvd lite-on 4x blu-ray dvd sata
VGA sapphire hd3650 512mb pci-e
case atx fx-626 350w
ms vista home premium

The spec is good but i cannot comment on the price as i live on the other side of the pond

I'd avoid Vista and possibly budget in a pci sound card as the onboard ones are normally a bit pants.

HTH

plowmanjoe · 05-19-2008, 09:23 PM

do you have a link to any of these past threads?

glogrono · 05-20-2008, 04:25 PM

check Dell. I got my XPS 420 for $1100, yes it's more than your price, but I got an Intel 2.4Ghz Quadcore, 3gb ram, Nvidia 8800GT, Blu ray drive, integrated bluetooth, vista home premium and the case is much better looking than that beige thing they're trying to sell you. That was a few months ago so you might be able to get an even better deal now.

pseudomaniac · 05-20-2008, 04:40 PM

Home Built

Intel E35 Board - $85
Core2Duo 4800 - $120
2x2GB RAM (4gb) - $58
Black SFF Low-Profile Antec Case with 350w PS - $48
500GB IBM SATA 16MB 7200 - $85
Geforce 8500GT HDMI - $85
Lite-On Blu-Ray w/powerdvd - $120
3 1/2 16n1 Card Reader - $15
Windows XP Pro OEM COA - $55
Microsoft Wireless Key/Mouse - $50

- Roughly $800 with bluetooth and a MS Remote / Shipping / etc.
Everything snagged off newegg and pricewatch.com

05-19-2008, 06:19 PM	#1
plowmanjoe Senior Member Member since:May 2008 Blu-ray collection:6 Trading Score:2	Looking to get a blu-ray pc, need some advice so i want a new desktop and i want to be able to play blu-ray on my new tv. i went to the local computer store and here's the package they suggested for me for $950: intel core 2 duo e8200 2.66g dimm ddr2 2gb 800mhz (2x 1gb) MB gigabyte ga-p35-ds3l lga775 hdd st 250gb serial ata 16mb dvd lite-on 4x blu-ray dvd sata VGA sapphire hd3650 512mb pci-e case atx fx-626 350w ms vista home premium is this a good setup for the price? or should i just go with a brand like dell or hp etc. my main concern is hdmi out.

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05-19-2008, 06:25 PM	#2
1Fish2FishRedFishBlu Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:East Coast Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:321	There are a couple other threads on this topic, you may want to search for more details. I responded to a past thread and the guy got his specs from the Tom's Hardware site, which would be another site to take a look at.

05-19-2008, 09:23 PM	#4
plowmanjoe Senior Member Member since:May 2008 Blu-ray collection:6 Trading Score:2	do you have a link to any of these past threads?

05-20-2008, 04:25 PM	#5
glogrono Active Member Member since:Jan 2008	check Dell. I got my XPS 420 for $1100, yes it's more than your price, but I got an Intel 2.4Ghz Quadcore, 3gb ram, Nvidia 8800GT, Blu ray drive, integrated bluetooth, vista home premium and the case is much better looking than that beige thing they're trying to sell you. That was a few months ago so you might be able to get an even better deal now.

05-20-2008, 04:40 PM	#6
pseudomaniac Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Cincinnati	Home Built Intel E35 Board - $85 Core2Duo 4800 - $120 2x2GB RAM (4gb) - $58 Black SFF Low-Profile Antec Case with 350w PS - $48 500GB IBM SATA 16MB 7200 - $85 Geforce 8500GT HDMI - $85 Lite-On Blu-Ray w/powerdvd - $120 3 1/2 16n1 Card Reader - $15 Windows XP Pro OEM COA - $55 Microsoft Wireless Key/Mouse - $50 - Roughly $800 with bluetooth and a MS Remote / Shipping / etc. Everything snagged off newegg and pricewatch.com

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