TBG got me thinking--Help Me Build a Desktop

[Dayze]

I'll definitely seek out the CPers expertise when I build a desktop for my flight simulator.
I want it to kick much ass.

[The Bad Guy]

Out of curiosity, what are bare-bone kits?

[doomy3]

Can someone compare the build that Dirk posted compared to the one that TBG had done a few days ago? Trying to figure out if I should go with something like what he posted or just basically copy TBG's build.

[The Bad Guy]

Originally Posted by doomy3

Can someone compare the build that Dirk posted compared to the one that TBG had done a few days ago? Trying to figure out if I should go with something like what he posted or just basically copy TBG's build.

Here's what I ended up with...

Qty.	Product Description		Savings	Total Price
1	Antec EarthWatts EA650 650W Continuous Power "compatible with Core i7/Core i5" Power Supply Item #:N82E16817371015 Return Policy: Standard Return Policy		-$15.00 Instant $15.00 Mail-in Rebate	$99.99 $84.99
1	GIGABYTE GA-770T-USB3 ATX AMD Motherboard Item #:N82E16813128431 Return Policy: Standard Return Policy		-$10.00 Instant	$89.99 $79.99
1	AMD Phenom II X2 555 Black Edition 3.2GHz Socket AM3 80W Dual-Core Desktop Processor - C3 Revision Item #:N82E16819103846 Return Policy: Standard Return Policy			$100.99
1	G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (4 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Item #:N82E16820231325 Return Policy: Memory Standard Return Policy			$199.99
1	COOLER MASTER DK9-7E52A-0L-GP CPU Cooler Item #:N82E16835103087 Return Policy: Standard Return Policy			$10.99
1	Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders Item #:N82E16832116754 Return Policy: Software Standard Return Policy			$99.99
1	SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 5550 100294L Video Card Item #:N82E16814102892 Return Policy: VGA Standard Return Policy		$15.00 Mail-in Rebate Card	$64.99
Grand Total:				$641.93

There's 30 dollars in mail in rebates with that so your total with shipping would be 653.61 - 30 for a grand total of 623.61 out of your pocket.

[doomy3]

Thanks for posting that TBG. I already have a copy of Windows 7, so that would be $100 off that price. So, it would basically be the same price as the build that Dirk posted for me. I would love for someone to look at the parts that Dirk posted earlier in this thread compared to the parts that TBG used to build his, and let me know what the differences would be. Also, would either of these builds work with the hard drive and DVD burner that I already have?

[dirk digler]

That is pretty good rig TBG. And to answer your question about barebones. You basically get a case, PS, motherboard\cpu, RAM and depending on the bundle maybe a hard drive or video card. They make sure it all works with each other so you know you have the correct components when you buy it.

[The Bad Guy]

Originally Posted by dirk digler

That is pretty good rig TBG. And to answer your question about barebones. You basically get a case, PS, motherboard\cpu, RAM and depending on the bundle maybe a hard drive or video card. They make sure it all works with each other so you know you have the correct components when you buy it.

Thanks dude. Metro, AustinChief and PR Capone basically built it for me. I also added a 21.5 inch Asus monitor, Gigabyte midtower case and 1 TB Samsung HD. After it's all said and done, it will cost me around 900, but it's worth it.

So they basically build your rig for you and test all the parts to make sure it works. Is that more expensive than piecing it together yourself?

I hope you keep replying to me because I could look at your avatar all day.

[dirk digler]

Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

Thanks dude. Metro, AustinChief and PR Capone basically built it for me.

So they basically build your rig for you and test all the parts to make sure it works. Is that more expensive than piecing it together yourself?

I hope you keep replying to me because I could look at your avatar all day.

Now that I think about it they may not test it but when you get a barebones you know everything is compatible. If you buy a motherboard\cpu\RAM combo from mwave they test it all to make sure it works which is cool.

You still have to put it all together. Here is an example from Tiger.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...Id_31_B69-0223

[The Bad Guy]

You need a case as well right?

[doomy3]

Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

You need a case as well right?

Yes, I do need a case as well.

I can't compare these things at all, so I am just looking for some advice on what is best.

[The Bad Guy]

Originally Posted by doomy3

Yes, I do need a case as well.

I can't compare these things at all, so I am just looking for some advice on what is best.

Here's the case I got. Seems to work fine.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...240&CatId=1842

[doomy3]

Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

Here's the case I got. Seems to work fine.

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...240&CatId=1842

That seems to be a pretty good deal... Anyone have any input on this case?

[The Bad Guy]

Originally Posted by doomy3

That seems to be a pretty good deal... Anyone have any input on this case?

Well, I think you'd be hard pressed to find a cheaper one. Everything seems to be in good shape with it. Not a ton of room, but you can operate inside of it.

[Fairplay]

Originally Posted by doomy3

Yes, I do need a case as well.

I can't compare these things at all, so I am just looking for some advice on what is best.

Tell us what you end up going with doomy3.

[doomy3]

Originally Posted by Fairplay

Tell us what you end up going with doomy3.

Well, I'm still waiting on some more advice from some others before I decide what to do. I literally no nothing when it comes to comparing these things, so I would just be shooting in the dark at this point.