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seve
91 Posts
I would like to buy a notebook/netbook which can do all of these things: - browse the internet - watch videos (online) - run basic aplications like - listen to music while doing other stuff - good battery life My budget would be around 300 to 400€ Thanks a lot! | ||
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wUndertUnge
United States1125 Posts
I'd like to spend no more than $1250 including tax and monitor but if I can get away with $1000, even better. What is your resolution? Not sure how to answer this question. I'd like to get a 21" monitor flatscreen and be able to play movies and games at a good resolution. What are you using it for? SC2 (high settings) & D3 (high settings), some older FPS and hopefully some current gen games; blogging; coding; a bit of website design; digital photos; playing music; audio recording; video chat with family and friends; watching movies (both DVD & Streaming); What is your upgrade cycle? Not sure. 2 to 3 years? So long. When do you plan on building it? In the next few weeks Do you plan on overclocking? I don't think so. Do you need an Operating System? Yes Do you plan to add a second GPU for SLI or Crossfire? Don't think so. Where are you buying your parts from? Newegg | ||
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jacosajh
2919 Posts
You can surely get away with something like a $700 computer including monitor, keyboard, and mouse on Newegg if you build your own. And a pretty good one too. | ||
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iTzSnypah
United States1738 Posts
On May 25 2012 04:46 suspiria wrote:+ Show Spoiler + What is your budget? I'd like to spend no more than $1250 including tax and monitor but if I can get away with $1000, even better. What is your resolution? Not sure how to answer this question. I'd like to get a 21" monitor flatscreen and be able to play movies and games at a good resolution. What are you using it for? SC2 (high settings) & D3 (high settings), some older FPS and hopefully some current gen games; blogging; coding; a bit of website design; digital photos; playing music; audio recording; video chat with family and friends; watching movies (both DVD & Streaming); What is your upgrade cycle? Not sure. 2 to 3 years? So long. When do you plan on building it? In the next few weeks Do you plan on overclocking? I don't think so. Do you need an Operating System? Yes Do you plan to add a second GPU for SLI or Crossfire? Don't think so. Where are you buying your parts from? Newegg Intel Core i5-2400 3.1Ghz Quad-Core & Corsair Carbide Series 300R ATX Mid Tower Case $248.98 with promo code Corsair52229, limited offer ($238.98AMIR) http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.937646 MSI H67A-G43 (B3) ATX Motherboard $67.40 with promo code MSIMB504510, limited offer ($47.40AMIR) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130616 G.Skill 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3-1333 1.5v $39.99 www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231424 SAPPHIRE HD6850 1GB & Asus VS238H 23" 2ms LCD Monitor $309.98 ($294.98AMIR) http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.919479 Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB & DVD Burner $76.98 www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.936994 OCZ ModXStream Pro 600W Modular 80+ $64.99 with promo code EMCNEHH27, ends 5/28 ($39.99AMIR) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341017 Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit $99.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116986 Total: $908.31 ($843.31AMIR) The PSU is a tad overkill, however a MODULAR PSU for $40?!?! | ||
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ExKkaMaGui
75 Posts
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138352 I plan on overclocking, is this mobo ok for overclocking? Also, in terms of RAM, any signifcant difference b/t 8gb vs 16 gb? and 1333 vs 1600 vs 1866? lastly, is the cool master 212 decent enough for overclocking? | ||
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Nabutso
351 Posts
There is not much difference between 1333mhz, 1600mhz, and 1866mhz. 0-1% difference in performance. 8gb vs 16gb for gaming is silly. You want 8gb, you won't be running 5 games at once. Yes Hyper 212, +, or evo are all good for overclocking. | ||
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ExKkaMaGui
75 Posts
on the computer that his friend built him. For some reason, he decided not to get a graphics card...?!? For around $150, what graphics card should he get? are there really much differences in the different brands? Lastly, was my brother's friend's decision of getting the 8 core a good one? Personally, I feel that its a waste. I mean, do you really need 8 core? | ||
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Rollin
Australia1552 Posts
On May 25 2012 09:22 ExKkaMaGui wrote: My brother has the AMD FX 8 core http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103961 on the computer that his friend built him. For some reason, he decided not to get a graphics card...?!? For around $150, what graphics card should he get? are there really much differences in the different brands? Lastly, was my brother's friend's decision of getting the 8 core a good one? Personally, I feel that its a waste. I mean, do you really need 8 core? The "8 core" processor he got has terrible lightly threaded performance, and similar heavily threaded performance to a 2600k. In other words, for 99% of people, it's a shitty processor that costs more than a 2500k, and will perform worse for them. If you're constantly running it as a dedicated server or something, then it would possibly make sense. A 6850 (or 6870 if you get a good special) would be in that pricerange. EDIT: Thought it was the flagship bulldozer. I cannot think of a possible reason anyone would get that particular model. | ||
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Pokemonxoxo
United States217 Posts
On May 21 2012 13:28 Myrmidon wrote: Core i5-3550 AsRock B75 Pro3 - total $280 http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.909999 AMD FirePro V3900 - $118 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814195112 Team 2 x 4GB 1600MHz DDR3 RAM - $41 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820313255 Crucial M4 128GB - $125 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148529 Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB Lite-On CD / DVD burner - total $80 http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.936987 Fractal Design Core 1000 - $40 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811352009 Seasonic SS-300ET - $40 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151086 Dell Ultrasharp U2212HM - $220 (from Dell, with warranty) http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=us&cs=04&l=en&sku=320-2736 | ||
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Myrmidon
United States9452 Posts
One of the reasons I picked the Core 1000 was because OEM power supplies like the SS-300ET have short cables. A full-sized ATX case with bottom-mounted power supply may not fit well with that. You'd probably want a model also with a top-mounted power supply, or just send back the motherboard and get a microATX model instead. Pretty much this is just a warning not to get a typical ATX gamer case with the power supply at bottom, or some cables may have to be inconveniently stretched or may not even fit. | ||
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kamkerx
United States264 Posts
Hey i want to make a computer for streaming Sc2 on ultra i have 1000 dollars to spend (already have a radeon 6850 graphics card) will use to stream and play sc2. not gonna upgrade just gonna play sc2 i want to build it asap dont want to oc if i dont have to but if people give good advice on it i will consider (dont want to cause im scared of breaking something) i need an operating system no second gpu i already have 1 want to buy as much as possible on new egg ty in advanced for any help. | ||
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Pokemonxoxo
United States217 Posts
Will this work or do I have to buy a new power cord too? On May 25 2012 10:11 Myrmidon wrote: Wow I'm a retard sorry, the first time I made that mistake in a while. I must have switched the motherboard or case at some point. I'm used to seeing cheap motherboards for builds all being microATX. One of the reasons I picked the Core 1000 was because OEM power supplies like the SS-300ET have short cables. A full-sized ATX case with bottom-mounted power supply may not fit well with that. You'd probably want a model also with a top-mounted power supply, or just send back the motherboard and get a microATX model instead. Pretty much this is just a warning not to get a typical ATX gamer case with the power supply at bottom, or some cables may have to be inconveniently stretched or may not even fit. | ||
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Vireo
Canada35 Posts
On May 24 2012 07:16 iTzSnypah wrote: Get this 6870 for less. Savings code ends 5/23 GIGABYTE HD6870 $189.99 with savings code 58226-1114 ($159.99AMIR) http://ncix.com/products/?sku=58226&vpn=GV-R687OC-1GD&manufacture=Gigabyte&promoid=1114 Thanks. I switched to this card and ordered it, but after looking into it more the card seems to be long. Will it fit in the Cooler Master HAF 912 case? | ||
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Myrmidon
United States9452 Posts
On May 25 2012 11:16 Sargasso wrote: Thanks. I switched to this card and ordered it, but after looking into it more the card seems to be long. Will it fit in the Cooler Master HAF 912 case? Wow wtf they used the triple-fan Windforce design for an HD 6870? lol I'd need to check, but it may not fit with the upper hard drive cage installed. With it removed (leaving you with two 3.5" and two 2.5" hard drive bays left, probably enough for most users), it will definitely fit. edit: it's too long without the upper drive cage removed | ||
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iTzSnypah
United States1738 Posts
On May 25 2012 11:16 Sargasso wrote:+ Show Spoiler + On May 24 2012 07:16 iTzSnypah wrote: Get this 6870 for less. Savings code ends 5/23 GIGABYTE HD6870 $189.99 with savings code 58226-1114 ($159.99AMIR) http://ncix.com/products/?sku=58226&vpn=GV-R687OC-1GD&manufacture=Gigabyte&promoid=1114 Thanks. I switched to this card and ordered it, but after looking into it more the card seems to be long. Will it fit in the Cooler Master HAF 912 case? Yes however you going to have to remove your HDD Cage. According to newegg the 6870OC is 11.42" long. According to Newegg the HAF 912 can support long cards like the GTX 480(10.5") and the 5970(12") with removal of the HDD Cage. I should of thunk more. | ||
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Vireo
Canada35 Posts
On May 25 2012 11:17 Myrmidon wrote: It's just a power cord, and the computer's going to use way less than 2A on 120V nominal, from the wall (much less than the rating of these things). If any power cord from any previous appliance or computer fits, it will work. Wow wtf they used the triple-fan Windforce design for an HD 6870? lol I'd need to check, but it may not fit with the upper hard drive cage installed. With it removed (leaving you with two 3.5" and two 2.5" hard drive bays left, probably enough for most users), it will definitely fit. edit: it's too long without the upper drive cage removed So if I have the upper drive cage removed, will the build still be OK (all parts still usable)? and is there any disadvantages to doing this? | ||
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apm66
Canada943 Posts
What is your budget? $1100 absolute maximum. Would prefer to spend <$1000 so I can afford to get a nice dual monitor setup. What is your resolution? 1920x1200 What are you using it for? Starcraft II and Photography What is your upgrade cycle? 3-4 years, with minor variance either direction. When do you plan on building it? Within 4-5 months from now. Do you plan on overclocking? No Do you need an Operating System? Nope Do you plan to add a second GPU for SLI or Crossfire? No Where are you buying your parts from? Canada computers Additional notes: Because I will be using this mostly for editing thousands and thousands of photos, RAM is key (16GB min. would be most ideal). Speed secondary. I will not require a graphic(ATI) nor a sound card, as I already have those Thank you very much!  | ||
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Leeto
United States1320 Posts
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iTzSnypah
United States1738 Posts
On May 25 2012 12:14 apm66 wrote: When do you plan on building it? Within 4-5 months from now. Come back in 4-5months. New shit (GTX660,i3 Ivybridges) will be out by then. | ||
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apm66
Canada943 Posts
On May 25 2012 12:40 iTzSnypah wrote: Come back in 4-5months. New shit (GTX660,i3 Ivybridges) will be out by then. Good to know! THanks! | ||
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