Computers TBG got me thinking--Help Me Build a Desktop

**doomy3** · 08:58 PM

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!

**dirk digler** · 08-11-2010, 08:53 PM

what is your budget?

**The Bad Guy** · 08-11-2010, 08:55 PM

I'll tell you what, I learned a shitload building this. Good luck. The guys on here are ****ing great.

**doomy3** · 08-11-2010, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dirk digler

what is your budget?

Oh yea, I guess that's important.

I would say around $400 or close to that since I already have the hard drive and DVD burner.

**doomy3** · 08-11-2010, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

I'll tell you what, I learned a shitload building this. Good luck. The guys on here are ****ing great.

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.

**dirk digler** · 08-11-2010, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doomy3

Oh yea, I guess that's important.

I would say around $400 or close to that since I already have the hard drive and DVD burner.

I don't know if that is possible especially if you don't have the monitors.

**dirk digler** · 08-11-2010, 09:24 PM

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

**doomy3** · 08-11-2010, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dirk digler

I don't know if that is possible especially if you don't have the monitors.

Sorry, should have mentioned that too.

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.

MadMax · 08-11-2010, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

I'll tell you what, I learned a shitload building this. Good luck. The guys on here are ****ing great.

I agree and the input is very helpful

**dirk digler** · 08-12-2010, 09:55 AM

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

**dirk digler** · 08-12-2010, 09:58 AM

Here are the specs for the motherboard it has enough SATA ports for your burner and hard drive

Model
Brand	MSI
Model	785GTM-E45
Supported CPU
CPU Socket Type	AM3/AM2+/AM2
CPU Type	Phenom II / Phenom / Athlon II / Athlon64 /Sempron
FSB	2600MHz Hyper Transport (5200 MT/s)
Chipsets
North Bridge	AMD 785G
South Bridge	AMD SB710
Memory
Number of Memory Slots	2×240pin
Memory Standard	DDR2 1066/800/667
Maximum Memory Supported	8GB
Channel Supported	Dual Channel
Expansion Slots
PCI Express 2.0 x16	1
PCI Express x1	1
PCI Slots	2
Storage Devices
PATA	1 x ATA133 2 Dev. Max
SATA 3Gb/s	6
SATA RAID	0/1/0+1/JBOD
Onboard Video
Onboard Video Chipset	ATI Radeon HD 4200
Onboard Audio
Audio Channels	8 Channels
Onboard LAN
LAN Chipset	Realtek 8111C
Max LAN Speed	10/100/1000Mbps
Rear Panel Ports
PS/2	2
Video Ports	D-Sub + DVI
HDMI	1 x HDMI
USB 1.1/2.0	4 x USB 2.0
Audio Ports	6 Ports
Onboard USB
Onboard USB	8 x USB 2.0
Physical Spec
Form Factor	Micro ATX
Dimensions	9.6" x 9"
Power Pin	24 Pin
Manufacturer Warranty
Parts	1 year limited
Labor	1 year limited

Pants · 08-12-2010, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dirk digler

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

Needs a PSU still.

**dirk digler** · 08-12-2010, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Metrolike

Needs a PSU still.

That would help

**dirk digler** · 08-12-2010, 10:04 AM

Edit: The power supply I quoted probably isn't strong enough. Good catch Metro and thank you.

Antec EarthWatts EA650 650W Continuous Power ATX12V Ver.2.2 / EPS12V version 2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC "compatible with Core i7/Core i5" Power Supply

84.99

Brings your total to = 576.98 (approximately)

**doomy3** · 08-12-2010, 10:29 AM

Thanks for the build idea Dirk.

Anyone else care to weigh in?

08-11-2010, 08:45 PM
doomy3 Supporter Join Date: Aug 2005 Casino cash: $5423539	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
dirk digler Please squeeze Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Clinton, MO Casino cash: $3344644	what is your budget?
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08-11-2010, 08:55 PM	#3
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08-11-2010, 09:24 PM	#7
dirk digler Please squeeze Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Clinton, MO Casino cash: $3344644	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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08-12-2010, 09:55 AM	#10
dirk digler Please squeeze Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Clinton, MO Casino cash: $3344644	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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08-12-2010, 10:04 AM	#14
dirk digler Please squeeze Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Clinton, MO Casino cash: $3344644	Edit: The power supply I quoted probably isn't strong enough. Good catch Metro and thank you. Antec EarthWatts EA650 650W Continuous Power ATX12V Ver.2.2 / EPS12V version 2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC "compatible with Core i7/Core i5" Power Supply 84.99 Brings your total to = 576.98 (approximately) Last edited by dirk digler; 08-12-2010 at 12:12 PM..
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08-12-2010, 10:29 AM	#15
doomy3 Supporter Join Date: Aug 2005 Casino cash: $5423539	Thanks for the build idea Dirk. Anyone else care to weigh in?
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