The computer should be able to handle HD video and multitasking, no gaming, maybe some video editing, and I want something the will not be obsolete in at least 7 years. Here are links to components I have selected:
Case-http://tinyurl.com/43pfv5f
CPU-http://tinyurl.com/3k75fsk
Motherboard-http://tinyurl.com/3t9glpr
Graphics Card-http://tinyurl.com/3ttpurj
Power Supply-http://tinyurl.com/3wuw64n
Heatsink-http://tinyurl.com/3zuwjgc
Any suggestions? What kind of optical drive should I get? What can I do to save money? How much RAM and HDD do I need? Any compatibility issues?
Thanks for your time!
Reply 1 : First Custom Desktop!
i would get a wayyy cheaper mobo with onboard video. the money u save on the graphics and mobo , u can go get an xbox or ps3 or just SAVE it !
Reply 2 : First Custom Desktop!
I have made some recent changes:
Motherboard: http://tinyurl.com/3ecfs9h
Optical Drive: http://tinyurl.com/3bq8qow
USB 3.0 Card: http://tinyurl.com/3mt397p
I want the desktop to be able to handle 1080P movies (blu-ray or not). Should I still go for a cheaper mother board with built in graphics? Also, is the stock heat sink enough? The case comes with 2 fans but I was thinking of adding another. What do you think?
Motherboard: http://tinyurl.com/3ecfs9h
Optical Drive: http://tinyurl.com/3bq8qow
USB 3.0 Card: http://tinyurl.com/3mt397p
I want the desktop to be able to handle 1080P movies (blu-ray or not). Should I still go for a cheaper mother board with built in graphics? Also, is the stock heat sink enough? The case comes with 2 fans but I was thinking of adding another. What do you think?
Reply 3 : First Custom Desktop!
Case: Amazon.com: Cooler Master CM 690 II Advance ATX Mid-Tower Case (RC-692-KKN2): Electronics
PSU: Amazon.com: Thermaltake W0070RUC TR2 Series 430W Power Supply with 2 Fans: Electronics
Optical Drive: Amazon.com: Lite-On LightScribe 24X SATA DVD+/-RW Dual Layer Drive IHAS424-98 - Retail (Black): Electronics
RAM: Amazon.com: Corsair XMS3 8 GB 1333 MHz PC3-10666 240-Pin DDR3 Memory Kit CMX8GX3M2A1333C9: Electronics
Motherboard: Amazon.com: ASUS P7P55 LX - LGA 1156 - Intel P55 - DDR3 - ATX Motherboard: Electronics
CPU: Amazon.com: Intel Core i3 Processor i3-540 3.06GHz 4MB LGA1156 CPU BX80616I3540: SavingCOST
USB 3.0 Card: Amazon.com: Buffalo Technology DriveStation SuperSpeed USB 3.0 PCI Express 2-Port Interface Card IFC-PCIE2U3: Electronics
OS: Windows 7 Home Premium OEM ($120)
Graphics Card: Amazon.com: Evga GeForce GT 430 1 GB DDR3 PCI-Express 2.0 Graphics Card 01G-P3-1430-LR: Electronics
HDD: Amazon.com: Western Digital 1 TB Caviar Blue SATA 7200 RPM 32 MB Cache Bulk/OEM Desktop Hard Drive WD10EALS: Electronics
Is this a good build in your opinion? Anything else I can change to save money?
PSU: Amazon.com: Thermaltake W0070RUC TR2 Series 430W Power Supply with 2 Fans: Electronics
Optical Drive: Amazon.com: Lite-On LightScribe 24X SATA DVD+/-RW Dual Layer Drive IHAS424-98 - Retail (Black): Electronics
RAM: Amazon.com: Corsair XMS3 8 GB 1333 MHz PC3-10666 240-Pin DDR3 Memory Kit CMX8GX3M2A1333C9: Electronics
Motherboard: Amazon.com: ASUS P7P55 LX - LGA 1156 - Intel P55 - DDR3 - ATX Motherboard: Electronics
CPU: Amazon.com: Intel Core i3 Processor i3-540 3.06GHz 4MB LGA1156 CPU BX80616I3540: SavingCOST
USB 3.0 Card: Amazon.com: Buffalo Technology DriveStation SuperSpeed USB 3.0 PCI Express 2-Port Interface Card IFC-PCIE2U3: Electronics
OS: Windows 7 Home Premium OEM ($120)
Graphics Card: Amazon.com: Evga GeForce GT 430 1 GB DDR3 PCI-Express 2.0 Graphics Card 01G-P3-1430-LR: Electronics
HDD: Amazon.com: Western Digital 1 TB Caviar Blue SATA 7200 RPM 32 MB Cache Bulk/OEM Desktop Hard Drive WD10EALS: Electronics
Is this a good build in your opinion? Anything else I can change to save money?
Reply 4 : First Custom Desktop!
IMO
If it's 32bit it doesn't matter , I personally like amd chips because the onboard graphics is radeon based and I like the force options for resolution , but anything ~ 2-3 ghz processor and 2+ gb ram would be sufficient for what you require !
If it's 64 bit IMO I go with an amd 64 bit dual core ~ 2-3 ghz and 2gb ram....
Iknow alot of ppl like intel but I like and notice the extra cache per cost on amd
You can shave more $$ if you rethink your needs and cost.
If it's 32bit it doesn't matter , I personally like amd chips because the onboard graphics is radeon based and I like the force options for resolution , but anything ~ 2-3 ghz processor and 2+ gb ram would be sufficient for what you require !
If it's 64 bit IMO I go with an amd 64 bit dual core ~ 2-3 ghz and 2gb ram....
Iknow alot of ppl like intel but I like and notice the extra cache per cost on amd
You can shave more $$ if you rethink your needs and cost.
Reply 5 : First Custom Desktop!
Going for a cheaper build using build in CPU graphics:
http://tinyurl.com/3fnjykh
http://tinyurl.com/3bxd97n
http://tinyurl.com/4y5gmrn
http://tinyurl.com/3s7lnwg
http://tinyurl.com/3cbwvfq
http://tinyurl.com/4xpfacx
http://tinyurl.com/3bv9mrr
http://tinyurl.com/3okruxq
I want more than 4GB Ram just cause, but it seems like the next option is 8GB? Do you think the build in graphics will handle 1080P movies well? Thanks
http://tinyurl.com/3fnjykh
http://tinyurl.com/3bxd97n
http://tinyurl.com/4y5gmrn
http://tinyurl.com/3s7lnwg
http://tinyurl.com/3cbwvfq
http://tinyurl.com/4xpfacx
http://tinyurl.com/3bv9mrr
http://tinyurl.com/3okruxq
I want more than 4GB Ram just cause, but it seems like the next option is 8GB? Do you think the build in graphics will handle 1080P movies well? Thanks
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