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08-11-2010, 08:45 PM | Topic Starter |
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TBG got me thinking--Help Me Build a Desktop
Well, TBG got me thinking with his thread, and so I want to build a desktop. I have never done this before and have always just bought a computer in a B&M store. I don't play any games, so it doesn't need to be able to do that. Here is what I need it for:
-Browsing the internet--want it to be fast -Basic document applications like Microsoft Office, etc. -Photoshop photo editing -POSSIBLY some video editing -Needs to work on a dual monitor setup -Needs to work with the following parts, which I have already bought: LITE-ON Black SATA Model iHAS124-04 CD/DVD Burners (RW Drives) SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive I also already have Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit that I will be installing. I do have a Microcenter close, so I would be able to buy there if it makes sense, or Newegg or any other retailer. Would like to keep the amount around $400 if possible since I already have the Hard Drive and DVD Burner. Thanks for any help or suggestions on a build! Last edited by doomy3; 08-11-2010 at 08:58 PM.. |
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08-11-2010, 08:53 PM | #2 |
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what is your budget?
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08-11-2010, 08:56 PM | #3 |
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Here is a very general breakdown of what think it would cost:
CPU\Motherboard - $120 minimum (this would be a fairly low end CPU) Memory - For 4GB you are probably looking at around $100 Case - $50-100 Video Card - $100 Sound Card - (won't need if motherboard has integrated sound) Monitors - $100 a piece |
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I have 2 20" LCD monitors already. Just need the CPU built. And I could go a bit above $400. Just trying to keep it in that neighborhood since I have already bought the monitors, hard drive and DVD burner. |
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08-11-2010, 08:55 PM | #7 |
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I'll tell you what, I learned a shitload building this. Good luck. The guys on here are ****ing great.
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Looking forward to it. I would guess, just based on your other thread, that I am about the same level as far as understanding computers. I can get around them pretty well, but have never built anything before.
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08-12-2010, 09:55 AM | #10 |
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Here is what I come up with
AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition 3.4GHz Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Processor + MSI 785GTM-E45 AM3/AM2+/AM2 AMD 785G Motherboard + Kingston 4GB RAM = 376.97 http://www.mwave.com/mwave/SKUSearch...#aShoppingCart COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black SECC/ ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case = $60.00 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119137 SAPPHIRE 100253HDMI Radeon HD 4650 512MB 128-bit GDDR2 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Low Profile Ready Video Card = $55.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102829 Total = $491.99 |
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Here are the specs for the motherboard it has enough SATA ports for your burner and hard drive
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About two years ago I did something similar to what you're wanting to do. I spec'd out what I needed and ended up going the bare-bones route. I had new-ish parts I wanted to keep from my old system. It saved some time since the power supply, MB, memory and HD were already installed and tested. I bought mine from TigerDirect and saved some money going that route rather than starting over (and got exactly what I wanted). Just my 2 cents. Oh, and after I received my system I got offers from TigerDirect for some ridiculously cheap memory. It was high quality 1GB sticks for $9.99 w/free shipping.
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No problem. You can go to mwave, tigerdirect or newegg and look at their motherboard\cpu\memory bundles or any of their bare-bone kits.
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