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durtyrute

01-30-2013 10:09 AM

Thank you guys for your help. I'll be back with more questions and updates as time passes.

durtyrute

01-30-2013 11:17 AM

What is the difference between building the machine I posted and buying this one from Dell?
Customizable XPS 8500

Dell Wireless 1703 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.0+LE
Integrated 7.1 with WAVE MAXXAudio 4
Dell Laser Mouse
Dell KB213 Wired Multimedia Keyboard, US-English
16X CD/DVD burner
AMD Radeon™ HD 7770 2GB GDDR5
2TB 7200 RPM SATA Hard Drive 6.0 Gb/s
Memory 12GB Dual Channel DD.
Windows 8, 64-bit, English
3rd Generation Intel® Core™ i7-3770 processor (up to 3.90 GHz)

Price 949.00

Fish	01-30-2013 11:22 AM

Cheaper quality parts. Very little room for upgrading or adding additional components. Less fun...

QuikSsurfer

01-30-2013 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by durtyrute (Post 9364462)

No room for future upgrades and you'll be getting much lower quality parts.

edit: no learning experience.

durtyrute

01-30-2013 11:24 AM

Okay, thank you

Buck	01-30-2013 04:46 PM

I have the HAF 912 case and it was over $100 when I bought it in 2010.

Its a really great case.

kaplin42

01-30-2013 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by QuikSsurfer (Post 9364055)

I'd forget about getting a i3 CPU... I'd go with a i5 at minimum. I'll link you to a good one that matches the socket type of your motherboard.
I'd also suggest looking at another case and dishing out some extra money for a SSD -- you can get a 128GB SSD for just over $100 now. Your operating system and apps (photoshop) will thank you. Still get a sata HDD for storage though.

Here's a good CPU - i5 2500k is a fantastic processor.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115072

I'd also look at getting another heatsink that what is provided --- The Cooler Master 212 Plus is a BEAST and a fantastic value.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835103065

Agreed on the CPU, at least a i5, but really, if you can afford it, get an i7. Especially for you are wanting to do.

hometeam

01-30-2013 07:13 PM

Just my kind of questions~

What you have is a good budget build, right now that I-5 2500k is still THE dominating budget CPU, especially with a nice big fat overclock. The rest looks ok, but definitely wont be top tier and will grow obsolete sooner than later.

Please, please do not buy OEM. The OEM parts are trash, plain and simple.

hometeam

01-30-2013 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buck (Post 9365532)

I have the HAF 912 case and it was over $100 when I bought it in 2010.

Its a really great case.

I'm using the HAF X and its great. Gigantic, but a great case.

The Bad Guy

01-30-2013 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by QuikSsurfer (Post 9364082)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119233

You're welcome.

Have the case and the heat sink that you recommended in this thread.

Both great, great values.

Buck	01-30-2013 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Buck (Post 9365532)

I have the HAF 912 case and it was over $100 when I bought it in 2010.

Its a really great case.

And I'm a ****ing liar.

I have a HAF 922 and it's still $100.

Sorry.

QuikSsurfer

01-31-2013 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by The Bad Guy (Post 9366089)

Have the case and the heat sink that you recommended in this thread.

Both great, great values.

:thumb:

durtyrute

01-31-2013 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaplin42 (Post 9365617)

Agreed on the CPU, at least a i5, but really, if you can afford it, get an i7. Especially for you are wanting to do.

I started with an 800 budget for a store bought computer. Now I'm at 1200 for a build. At this point I'm really not trying to go higher, but thank you for the tip on the i7

durtyrute

01-31-2013 11:20 AM

Here is another question, it was suggested that I get a SSD, is that for ALL of my apps or just a couple?

QuikSsurfer

01-31-2013 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by durtyrute (Post 9367455)

Here is another question, it was suggested that I get a SSD, is that for ALL of my apps or just a couple?

That's up to you and what size SSD you get.
I'd say it's only necessary for your operating system and whatever applications you plan on using the most (adobe photoshop and aftereffects).

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