Computers My Computer Build - Page 3

SLAG · 02-12-2010, 12:43 AM

Since everyone else has posted their builds I figure its my turn.

CPU:
Intel Core i7 920 - 2.66 GHZ
$199

Motherboard:
Foxconn Flaming Blade X58
$158

RAM:
6GB Triple Channel DDR3-1600mhz
$159

HDD:
WD Blue 500GB SATA
$52

Video Card:
PNY GeForce GT 220 -week i know but its good enough for now
1GB DDR2 GRAM HDMI OUT
$50

Case:
Thermaltake V3 Black Edition
$35

PSU:
CoolerMaster 500W Extreme Power Plus
$35

Windows 7 Pro X64
$65
(will be dual-booting with Linux)
TOTAL: $753 Before Tax

Monitor that I bought for X-mas:
Hannspree 25.1" with HDMI
$200

$953 w/ Monitor

I think I did pretty good - I plan to upgrade the Graphics card eventually and Overclock at some point - but I'm leaving it stock for now

Windows 7 is all setup but now its time to setup LinuxMint 8

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by durtyrute

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

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by QuikSsurfer

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

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by QuikSsurfer

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buck

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

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

Both great, great values.

durtyrute · 01-31-2013, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaplin42

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by durtyrute

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).

02-12-2010, 12:43 AM
SLAG Superbowl MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: OOOOOOOOOOOOOLATHE Casino cash: $9910252	My Computer Build Since everyone else has posted their builds I figure its my turn. CPU: Intel Core i7 920 - 2.66 GHZ $199 Motherboard: Foxconn Flaming Blade X58 $158 RAM: 6GB Triple Channel DDR3-1600mhz $159 HDD: WD Blue 500GB SATA $52 Video Card: PNY GeForce GT 220 -week i know but its good enough for now 1GB DDR2 GRAM HDMI OUT $50 Case: Thermaltake V3 Black Edition $35 PSU: CoolerMaster 500W Extreme Power Plus $35 Windows 7 Pro X64 $65 (will be dual-booting with Linux) TOTAL: $753 Before Tax Monitor that I bought for X-mas: Hannspree 25.1" with HDMI $200 $953 w/ Monitor I think I did pretty good - I plan to upgrade the Graphics card eventually and Overclock at some point - but I'm leaving it stock for now Windows 7 is all setup but now its time to setup LinuxMint 8
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01-30-2013, 10:09 AM	#31
durtyrute MVP Join Date: Mar 2011 Casino cash: $6826085	Thank you guys for your help. I'll be back with more questions and updates as time passes.
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01-30-2013, 11:17 AM	#32
durtyrute MVP Join Date: Mar 2011 Casino cash: $6826085	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
Posts: 5,831

01-30-2013, 11:22 AM	#33
Fish Ain't no relax! Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $348919	Cheaper quality parts. Very little room for upgrading or adding additional components. Less fun... __________________
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01-30-2013, 11:24 AM	#35
durtyrute MVP Join Date: Mar 2011 Casino cash: $6826085	Okay, thank you
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01-30-2013, 04:46 PM	#36
Buck Take a Chill Pill Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Carolina Casino cash: $7579900	I have the HAF 912 case and it was over $100 when I bought it in 2010. Its a really great case.
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01-30-2013, 07:13 PM	#38
hometeam Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Casino cash: $2871956	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.
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01-31-2013, 11:20 AM	#44
durtyrute MVP Join Date: Mar 2011 Casino cash: $6826085	Here is another question, it was suggested that I get a SSD, is that for ALL of my apps or just a couple?
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