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 Jul 20 2009, 12:42 PM
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Hi, I'm new to building computers, and looking for suggestions on anything from compatibility and tutorials to parts and suppliers. I am looking to build a decent computer on a limited budget, something that I can improve on in the future.
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: next few months; BUDGET RANGE: ~700 max SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: surfing the internet, watching movies, gaming (not cutting edge), ms office PARTS NOT REQUIRED: mouse, speakers, OS? (I have a burned copy XP home that I use for reformating) PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: no preferences PARTS PREFERENCES: no preferences OVERCLOCKING: No; SLI OR CROSSFIRE: No MONITOR RESOLUTION: no preference (I'm currently using laptop with 1024x768) ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Just looking to upgrade from my 4 year old laptop; looking for decent performance, not running 3D games on highest res Case/PSU: Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case + Antec earthwatts EA500 500W Continuous Power ATX12V v2.0 http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDet...st=Combo.208561 CPU/Motherboard: AMD Phenom II X3 720 2.8GHz Socket AM3 95W Triple-Core + ASUS M4A78T-E AM3 AMD 790GX HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDet...st=Combo.205337 Memory: G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16820231193 Graphics: built in HD: Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822136319 Optical: SAMSUNG Black 22X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 22X DVD-R 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA DVD Burner http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16827151188 Monitor: Hanns·G HW-191DPB Black 19" 5ms Widescreen LCD Monitor http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6824254005 Keyboard: Logitech Deluxe 250 Black 104 Normal Keys USB Standard Keyboard http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx...N82E16823126013 I also need an internal wireless adapter. Any suggestions? |
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decipherfreak New Build Suggestions? Jul 20 2009, 12:42 PM
appleoddity No matter what you do, don't use an "on-b... Jul 20 2009, 12:52 PM decipherfreak How is this?
Graphics:
SAPPHIRE 100253DDR3L Rade... Jul 20 2009, 01:19 PM appleoddity When it comes to video cards, avoid any cards with... Jul 20 2009, 02:13 PM decipherfreak Since the items I linked are going to change in pr... Jul 20 2009, 02:37 PM appleoddity I don't see many with a large fan available un... Jul 20 2009, 03:16 PM decipherfreak Thanks for you help!
my current setup is this
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Troy How much longer before you intend on purchasing? ... Aug 11 2009, 01:29 AM |
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