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I built this computer in the beginning of 2005. I learned how to build computers while serving in the U.S. Air Force. After completing basic training I was shipped out to technical school. Part of my training included how to disassemble and re-assemble a computer. After learning how easy it was to put a computer together, I started making plans to build my own.
After I arrived at my first duty station, I met a very knowledgeable Technical Sergeant (TSgt). This Sergeant showed me a few websites where I could buy the parts I needed. After saving up the money, I built my first computer. Since then I have built 4 more computers and learned how to upgrade my laptop.This is my latest computer. Not pictured is a 17" LCD monitor and wireless keyboard and mouse. Not that I'm a computer nerd or anything;-)
| COMPONENT | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|
| Case | Ultra Dragon Mid-Tower |
| Motherboard | ASUS AV8-E Deluxe |
| CPU | Athlon64 3500+ Socket 939 |
| RAM | 1GB DDR400 Kingston HyperX RAM |
| Hard Drive | 250GB WD 7200RPM SATA-150 |
| Video Card | Sapphire X600 Pro 256MB w/ TVO/DVI |
| Addl Card | Sapphire Theatrix 550 TV-Tuner Card |
| Optical Drive | Blk Lite-On 16X DVD+/-RW |
| 2nd Drive | Blk Lite-On 16X DVD-R |
| Floppy drive | Blk 7-in-1 flash card reader/ floppy |
| Monitor | Black Acer 17in LCD Monitor |
| Keyboard & Mouse | MS Wireless Optical Desktop 2.0 |
| Operating System | Windows XP Media Center 2005 |
| Pricetag: | $1,800 |
| Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) | Asus | Ultra Products | Western Digital | Kingston | Sapphire Tech | Lite-On | MadDog PS |
