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G0dly
United States450 Posts
I'm pretty noob at this stuff, but I think I'm capable of building a computer and learn pretty quickly. I put this together just now: http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=18855188 My initial budget was $1000 but if I can save a few bucks and still get a PC that'll satisfy my needs I'll take it. Please tell me if there are any problems/ways to improve this current build, it'd be greatly, greatly appreciated!  | ||
BroOd
Austin10833 Posts
combo on your processor and motherboard | ||
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semantics
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TriniMasta
United States1323 Posts
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xmShake
United States1100 Posts
Get this power supply instead. | ||
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G0dly
United States450 Posts
On May 03 2010 04:26 xmShake wrote: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151094 Get this power supply instead. is there any specific reasoning behind why? again, I'm kind of new and want to learn more about computers also ty for the link to that combo | ||
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xmShake
United States1100 Posts
On May 03 2010 04:30 G0dly wrote: is there any specific reasoning behind why? again, I'm kind of new and want to learn more about computers also ty for the link to that combo Better power efficiency (saves you money in your power bill), you don't need 650W of power, more reputable brand (both are fine but seasonic is amazing), saves you 5 bucks. | ||
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G0dly
United States450 Posts
On May 03 2010 04:36 xmShake wrote: Better power efficiency (saves you money in your power bill), you don't need 650W of power, more reputable brand (both are fine but seasonic is amazing), saves you 5 bucks. hmm ok btw, do you think it's worth it to upgrade the cpu to a phenom II? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103808 | ||
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xmShake
United States1100 Posts
On May 03 2010 04:54 G0dly wrote: hmm ok btw, do you think it's worth it to upgrade the cpu to a phenom II? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103808 It's not going to make a huge differences in gaming, the main difference would be in speed of encoding / decoding, basically how much you want to use photoshop. Another thing would be how long you plan on waiting to upgrade. Personally, it's probably not worth it. Just wait for awhile and then upgrade your cpu 1-3 years down the line if you feel the need, since the AM3 platform will last for awhile. | ||
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zgl
United States1055 Posts
Budget is a bit over $1000, differences: 1. Intel Xeon X3440 ( = cheaper Core i7 860 in disguise, 4 cores, 8 threads, awesome performance with TurboBoost and/or OC) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16819117225 2. Appropriate motherboard to accommodate CPU change http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16813128425 3. Lian-Li Case (aluminum = lighter, the fit and finish is far above the Antec 300) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112249 or http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112218 4. G.Skill Eco RAM instead of Rip Jaw (because Core i5/i7 platforms really benefit from lower voltage ram) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16820231319 5. Seasonic M12II 520w (modular version of the S12II suggested above) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16817151093 Also, down the road, buy a nice heatsink like Prolimatech Megahalems or Thermalright Venomous X. | ||
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mahnini
United States6862 Posts
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