maxexcloo Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 I am looking for a fairly cheap (Less than AU $400) but powerful computer that will run Mac OS X, Linux and Windows quickly Please tell me part names and details so that I can ask around in local shops. Also, newegg links are helpful The parts I have: Case (Normal size) Power Supply (Its from 2006, Will it work on a new motherboard?) DVD Burner (Works with OS X) DVD Drive 80GB Sata Harddrive (Looking for something bigger) The Specifications I would like (doesn't really matter though): A Motherboard With 8 USB Ports, 2 Sata, 2 IDE (The budget ones only have 1 IDE port), 2 Ram Slots, Graphics Card Slot and 2 PCI Card Slots (Intel-Socket 775: Gigabyte GA-EG31M-S2, Intel G31/LGA775/mATX) A Good CPU (Is a Core 2 Duo Good?) (Intel LGA 775: Intel® Core™ Duo E5200, 2.5Ghz/2MB CACHE/800FSB/LGA775) 2-4GB Ram DDR2 RAM: 2GB Generic, DDR2/PC6400/800Mhz 120-320GB Harddrive (3.5" SATA HDD: 320GB Seagate 'Barracuda' 7200.10 [sT3320620AS] - 16MB SATA II) Graphics Card (nVidea Preferably) (PCI Express - nVIDIA: Galaxy 7200GS 256MB 64-bit DDR2, [72SEE4HDFCXX]) Please note, I am in Australia so I can't buy from Newegg. If you know any good Australian stores (Sydney) or online shops tell me. (I don't mind if you link to newegg though) Please post your suggestions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxexcloo Posted October 15, 2008 Author Share Posted October 15, 2008 Can anyone help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaive Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 im currently using shopbot.com.au and finding the best prices online Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxexcloo Posted October 15, 2008 Author Share Posted October 15, 2008 Any suggestions on the hardware? Thanks for the site btw It will help me find a good price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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