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When using this resource, please read FragKrag's opening post. The Tech Support forum regulars have helped create countless of desktop systems without any compensation. The least you can do is provide all of the information required for them to help you properly.
Wabbit
Profile Joined August 2010
United States1028 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-11-09 21:17:53
November 09 2011 21:17 GMT
#14281
On November 10 2011 05:42 SacredSoul wrote:
Im asking whether I should upgrade said laptop or build a 300-350 dollar computer instead...
Just wanted everyone on the same page here.


Sorry, that's not gonna happen. It would be extremely difficult (borderline impossible if not actually impossible) and would cost wayyyy too much $ for a minimal upgrade.

EDIT: This is assuming you meant the components inside, not a new laptop, haha. I may be misinterpreting.
The answers to most of your Tech Support questions are in the OP. That's why you're not getting a reply. It's been answered before. Read the OP.
skyR
Profile Joined July 2009
Canada13817 Posts
November 09 2011 21:29 GMT
#14282
On November 10 2011 06:14 SacredSoul wrote:+ Show Spoiler +
Can someone with knowledge of this make a theoretical build for me that has links... I don't know what websites are good for what parts and what not...

Would be greatly appreciated!

As long as it runs normal/high really well I don't care how good the gpu is!

I only play Blizz games anyway...

Love you TL!
Jake


Intel Pentium G620 & Thermaltake TR2 430 @ $98
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.760411

GSkill 4GB 1333MHz @ $20
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231421

Biostar H61MGC @ $50
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138332

You've never specified what resolution you are going to be playing at. All you specified was a 17" monitor which I believe are usually around 1280x1024 or smaller so something like a GT 240 for $40 is more than enough for high in SC2 and D3: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814133391

Some ugly case for $20: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811154095

An overpriced Seagate Barracuda 500gb for $90: http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=63468

This totals to $318, $335 if you want a DVD burner ($17): http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=60731&promoid=1287
Shikyo
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
Finland33997 Posts
November 09 2011 21:34 GMT
#14283
For case and PSU could just get this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811148044

You won't consume more than 100w anyway, doubt a 480 rated PSU is going to explode at 100w.
League of Legends EU West, Platinum III | Yousei Teikoku is the best thing that has ever happened to music.
Medrea
Profile Joined May 2011
10003 Posts
November 09 2011 21:37 GMT
#14284
Oh man Logisys. I dunno man lol.
twitch.tv/medrea
Shikyo
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
Finland33997 Posts
November 09 2011 21:40 GMT
#14285
On November 10 2011 06:37 Medrea wrote:
Oh man Logisys. I dunno man lol.

So cheap! Are you not a gambler?
League of Legends EU West, Platinum III | Yousei Teikoku is the best thing that has ever happened to music.
Medrea
Profile Joined May 2011
10003 Posts
November 09 2011 21:42 GMT
#14286
480 Watt power supply WITH a case -.-

One or both of those is definitely not true lol.
twitch.tv/medrea
Shikyo
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
Finland33997 Posts
November 09 2011 21:44 GMT
#14287
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811164131

Actually this probably would be better, free shipping so it's a bit cheaper than the Logisys one, the brand has slightly better reputation(logisys reputation is pretty hard to beat <_<) and well yeah.


Also of course it's not a 480w PSU, I expect 200W peak, but as I said that 300$ system wouldn't use more than 100w so its ok.
League of Legends EU West, Platinum III | Yousei Teikoku is the best thing that has ever happened to music.
Medrea
Profile Joined May 2011
10003 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-11-09 21:55:16
November 09 2011 21:52 GMT
#14288
I dont really like the concept of mini cases, unless you are building a cube PC.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811147133

There we go, those things are neat.
twitch.tv/medrea
Shikyo
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
Finland33997 Posts
November 09 2011 21:57 GMT
#14289
Not that mini, that's normal OEM size... like what low-end ACERs are for instance. mini-ITX is a totally different thing.
League of Legends EU West, Platinum III | Yousei Teikoku is the best thing that has ever happened to music.
beefhamburger
Profile Joined December 2007
United States3962 Posts
November 09 2011 21:59 GMT
#14290
Which ram should I choose?
Mushkin or Kingston?
I know it doesn't really matter but I'm kinda a perfectionist, even if I can squeeze out an extra half percent or so of performance from something as small as ram.
Building an i5-2500k desktop for a little of everything, not just gaming. Thanks!
skyR
Profile Joined July 2009
Canada13817 Posts
November 09 2011 22:00 GMT
#14291
Mushkin.
Medrea
Profile Joined May 2011
10003 Posts
November 09 2011 22:01 GMT
#14292
On November 10 2011 06:57 Shikyo wrote:
Not that mini, that's normal OEM size... like what low-end ACERs are for instance. mini-ITX is a totally different thing.


They go even smaller?
twitch.tv/medrea
Shikyo
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
Finland33997 Posts
November 09 2011 22:03 GMT
#14293
On November 10 2011 07:01 Medrea wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 10 2011 06:57 Shikyo wrote:
Not that mini, that's normal OEM size... like what low-end ACERs are for instance. mini-ITX is a totally different thing.


They go even smaller?

What go even smaller?

http://www1.hardwareversand.de/articledetail.jsp?aid=24799&agid=1199
These?
League of Legends EU West, Platinum III | Yousei Teikoku is the best thing that has ever happened to music.
Medrea
Profile Joined May 2011
10003 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-11-09 22:07:28
November 09 2011 22:04 GMT
#14294
On November 10 2011 07:03 Shikyo wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 10 2011 07:01 Medrea wrote:
On November 10 2011 06:57 Shikyo wrote:
Not that mini, that's normal OEM size... like what low-end ACERs are for instance. mini-ITX is a totally different thing.


They go even smaller?

What go even smaller?

http://www1.hardwareversand.de/articledetail.jsp?aid=24799&agid=1199
These?


Form factors in general.

I need a cube PC so I can hook my

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826100006

into it and install everything in the bathroom. That way i can shit on mobs in D3 literally while i grip the hand rails for the power squeezing.
twitch.tv/medrea
Shikyo
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
Finland33997 Posts
November 09 2011 22:12 GMT
#14295
On November 10 2011 07:04 Medrea wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 10 2011 07:03 Shikyo wrote:
On November 10 2011 07:01 Medrea wrote:
On November 10 2011 06:57 Shikyo wrote:
Not that mini, that's normal OEM size... like what low-end ACERs are for instance. mini-ITX is a totally different thing.


They go even smaller?

What go even smaller?

http://www1.hardwareversand.de/articledetail.jsp?aid=24799&agid=1199
These?


Form factors in general.

I need a cube PC so I can hook my

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826100006

into it and install everything in the bathroom. That way i can shit on mobs in D3 literally while i grip the hand rails for the power squeezing.

Man that's awesome. Imagine a lan party with a competition of hands-free pong? Must buy.
League of Legends EU West, Platinum III | Yousei Teikoku is the best thing that has ever happened to music.
excaliburPT
Profile Joined May 2011
Portugal17 Posts
November 09 2011 22:21 GMT
#14296
What PSU should I get for this build?

i5-2400
MSI H61M
HD 6850
2x 4GB DDR3
Samsung Spinpoint F3 500GB 7200
Optical Drive

Is this enough?
http://www1.hardwareversand.de/articledetail.jsp?aid=48790&agid=1627

What should I take into account when choosing a PSU?
Thanks.
Shikyo
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
Finland33997 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-11-09 22:24:24
November 09 2011 22:23 GMT
#14297
that cx430 would indeed be my choice though why does it say it has no PCIe cables when www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139026 says it does?
League of Legends EU West, Platinum III | Yousei Teikoku is the best thing that has ever happened to music.
skyR
Profile Joined July 2009
Canada13817 Posts
November 09 2011 22:24 GMT
#14298
Yes it's enough. You take into account build quality, pricing, power provided on the 12v rail, and the amount of connectors when deciding on the power supply. Warranty, noise, post-sale support can also be taken into account as well.
Wabbit
Profile Joined August 2010
United States1028 Posts
November 09 2011 22:37 GMT
#14299
On November 10 2011 07:24 skyR wrote:
Yes it's enough. You take into account build quality, pricing, power provided on the 12v rail, and the amount of connectors when deciding on the power supply. Warranty, noise, post-sale support can also be taken into account as well.


And the CX 430v2 is a good unit in all of those aspects.
Also, excaliburPT, that build will never draw in excess of ~200W under full synthetic load so even the CX430v2 will be less than half-loaded when you're gaming or something.
The answers to most of your Tech Support questions are in the OP. That's why you're not getting a reply. It's been answered before. Read the OP.
excaliburPT
Profile Joined May 2011
Portugal17 Posts
November 09 2011 22:43 GMT
#14300
Thank you guys
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