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AAyeR
United States138 Posts
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MisterFred
United States2033 Posts
Can overclock a K-labeled processor (which you're not buying - but if you were, this motherboard would be a good choice) You can use a PCI expansion slot (old sound card or *snicker* modem?) It has SATA 6gb/s ports useful if you ever upgrade to an SSD (this is the only real benefit, and you can get that benefit cheaper if you want it) Disadvantages of the more expensive mobo: is bigger (shouldn't come into play) Can't support integrated graphics (probably won't come into play) So no, you do not want the more expensive motherboard. You actually should probably get the Asrock ASRock H61M-GE http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157256 It's 3 dollars more expensive than the one you were considering, and you lose a pci-e expansion slot for a PCI expansion slot, probably a slight downgrade, and drop from 2 PS/2 ports to 1. But you get a little bit better audio connections, 2 more RAM slots, and DVI & HDMI connection options in addition to VGA if you need to use integrated graphics. Probably none of that will matter, but it is a tad more flexible for $3 more. As for hard drives, there's not a lot of difference between 7200 RPM hard drives. Don't get the used one though, for $5 you might as well have a return policy backing you. | ||
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AAyeR
United States138 Posts
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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
On January 18 2012 13:50 AAyeR wrote:+ Show Spoiler + also seems like a lot of people complain about ASROCK technical support, if i have any problems with my mobo, ie. arrives DOA, i would like it to be handled smoothly, i've heard asus has better tech support, it is my first time buying parts online, and i know the online business can be shady. Dealing with the manufacturer has nothing to do with purchasing online. If your product arrives DOA, you deal with the retailer (Newegg). Whether you purchase from Newegg or from Bestbuy, you can pay extra to deal with the retailer instead if that's who you want to deal with in a year or two. | ||
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Myrmidon
United States9452 Posts
If there's a DOA part, you want to get a replacement through newegg (which will handle it well and quickly), not the manufacturer. Customer support is really only for handling products that become defective later yet not before the warranty's run out. Most stuff probably fails early enough to get it handled through newegg RMA or dies late enough that the warranty doesn't cover it anymore. | ||
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AAyeR
United States138 Posts
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AAyeR
United States138 Posts
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AAyeR
United States138 Posts
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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
External wifi adapters plug in through USB. HDMI is useless for a computer. All better monitors should be connected with DP, thunderbolt, lightning bolt, or whatever will be the new standard. | ||
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AAyeR
United States138 Posts
i5-2400 & 8gb patriot memory 212$ http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.806124 Sapphire HD 6870 165$ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102948 Rosewill Capstone 70$ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182066 AsRock H61M-VS 60$ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157241 Western Digital Caviar Blue 80$ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136769 LITE-ON DVD-ROM 19$ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106276 HAF 912 50$ http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=55583&promoid=1065 Win7 100$ 212+165+70+60+80+19+50+100=756 ok so i pretty much can spend about 200$ on a monitor, please send suggestions, thanks a lot guys, am i missing anything? maybe 30$ bucks ona cooler fan? | ||
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Medrea
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You dont need a cooler for that system because you arent overclocking, so the stock fan is just fine. | ||
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Disregard
China10252 Posts
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Wabbit
United States1028 Posts
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Womwomwom
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Shiwoo
United States25 Posts
I was wondering if it is "bad" for me to watch movies straight off my portable hard drive instead of dragging them over. My friend said that it might take life off the hard drive and could potentially, in the long run, be bad for it. The reason why I watch them off my portable is because I don't want to wait to drag them over (I watch a lot of HD movies). Thanks! | ||
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Womwomwom
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Shiwoo
United States25 Posts
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RumbleBadger
322 Posts
+ Show Spoiler + BIOSTAR H61MLC LGA 1155 Intel H61 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138340 Western Digital Caviar Blue WD5000AAKX Hard Drive: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136769 Intel Core i5-2400 with 8GB Memory Bundle: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.806124 PowerColor AX5570 1GBD3-H Radeon HD 5570 Graphics Card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131342 For a PSU we have a TR2-430W Thermaltake W0070RU that I think will work... stats: + Show Spoiler + AC Input 115V/10A 230V/5A DC Output 12V - 18A Let me know if you want more. As for a case and optical drive, we have an old hp (the cpu we're replacing) that has a standard ATX in it and still has the optical drive. Will the micro ATX fit inside? And will the case work in general do you think? Also, if the micro won't fit, is there a standard ATX I could buy that would work for the build and would fit? Here's a link to the model of cpu we are replacing if you want to see any specs: + Show Spoiler + http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c00849513&lang=en&cc=us&taskId=125&contentType=SupportFAQ&prodSeriesId=3339296&prodTypeId=12454 Thanks for all the help! | ||
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Medrea
10003 Posts
On January 19 2012 05:57 RumbleBadger wrote: Back again! Thanks for all the help so far. After looking around and reading more on this thread I've refined my build a little. + Show Spoiler + BIOSTAR H61MLC LGA 1155 Intel H61 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138340 Western Digital Caviar Blue WD5000AAKX Hard Drive: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136769 Intel Core i5-2400 with 8GB Memory Bundle: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.806124 PowerColor AX5570 1GBD3-H Radeon HD 5570 Graphics Card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131342 For a PSU we have a TR2-430W Thermaltake W0070RU that I think will work... stats: + Show Spoiler + AC Input 115V/10A 230V/5A DC Output 12V - 18A Let me know if you want more. As for a case and optical drive, we have an old hp (the cpu we're replacing) that has a standard ATX in it and still has the optical drive. Will the micro ATX fit inside? And will the case work in general do you think? Also, if the micro won't fit, is there a standard ATX I could buy that would work for the build and would fit? Here's a link to the model of cpu we are replacing if you want to see any specs: + Show Spoiler + http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c00849513&lang=en&cc=us&taskId=125&contentType=SupportFAQ&prodSeriesId=3339296&prodTypeId=12454 Thanks for all the help! Yeah the standoffs for a case that allows for ATX should also allow for mATX. If it somehow doesn't. Then any recent ATX case will accomodate an mATX board. | ||
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monkeii
United States56 Posts
Anyway. I just want to get some advice on the parts for this computer I'm planning to build. ^^ Budget: $1000-$1200 Resolution: Purpose: Gaming/Streaming/Recording <3 Upgrade Cycle: 2-3 years. (One part of a time. Too poor. </3) Planned Building Date: March/April Overclocking: Yes. OS: Yes. Sadly. Second GPU: Nah Where I can buy parts: Frys/Microcenter/Online. | ||
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