• <400 USD Computer Build
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I'm looking to buy a new comp for 400 or less. What I'm looking for CPU, at least Quad Core, RAM, 4-8gb GPU, 1gb and a Mobo I have a ATX/MicroATX case, 500watt PSU, sata DVD-rom, and sata HDD, already. This is what I already have picked out: Mobo - [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131669]Some ASUS Mobo thing that does things[/url] CPU - [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103894]AMD Phenom II x4 970[/url] RAM - [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231277]4GB G.SKILL DDR3[/url] GPU - [url=http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125363]GIGABYTE GTX 560Ti[/url] Total: 465.29USD with shipping, plus 30 dollar mail-in. Thanks Overv
Thats quite alright, you could for like 20 bucks more go for a 560ti tho. Do you have a powerful enough powersupply?
The best computer I could come up with ended up at $455, and while you have got the Mobo, GPU, RAM, and CPU you're still missing the case, Optical drive, hard drive, the monitor (unless that's not including in your budget) and your keyboard and mice.
[QUOTE=halo_224;32599053]The best computer I could come up with ended up at $455, and while you have got the Mobo, GPU, RAM, and CPU you're still missing the case, Optical drive, hard drive, the monitor (unless that's not including in your budget) and your keyboard and mice.[/QUOTE] [quote=rastadogg]I have a ATX/MicroATX case, 500watt PSU, sata DVD-rom, and sata HDD, already.[/quote] I'm good on those already. Including monitor(s) and keyboard/mouse. While their cheap, I still don't have to worry about upgrading them for a while. [editline]2nd October 2011[/editline] [QUOTE=naos;32598910]Thats quite alright, you could for like 20 bucks more go for a 560ti tho. Do you have a powerful enough powersupply?[/QUOTE] 500Watt, judging by the descriptions, and the several people I've asked I should be fine. Although if absolutely necessary I could probably buy a new one as well. [editline]2nd October 2011[/editline] Idea 2: [del]Includes PSU[/del], decided to buy without, and purchase the PSU later if I actually need it. Changed CPU from Phenom II x4 955, to 970, Changed GPU to GTX 560, Changed 8gb RAM to 4gb. Total 460, 430 after rebate. Mobo - [URL]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131669[/URL] CPU - [URL]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103894[/URL] RAM - [URL]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231277[/URL] GPU - [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125363[/url] [del]PSU - [URL]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817152028[/URL][/del]
What brand and model is the power supply?
[QUOTE=Shadaez;32602822]What brand and model is the power supply?[/QUOTE] Actually after a lot of fighting myself to not spend 500, I've decided to spend 500. :v: And my new cart includes a new PSU Mobo [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131669[/url] RAM [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231277[/url] CPU [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103894[/url] GPU [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130610[/url] PSU [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817152028[/url]
[QUOTE=Rastadogg5;32602990]Actually after a lot of fighting myself to not spend 500, I've decided to spend 500. :v: And my new cart includes a new PSU Mobo [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131669[/url] RAM [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231277[/url] CPU [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103894[/url] GPU [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130610[/url] PSU [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817152028[/url][/QUOTE] That's a terrible PSU, what is your current PSU brand and model?
[QUOTE=Shadaez;32603527]That's a terrible PSU, what is your current PSU brand and model?[/QUOTE] Ultra V Series ULT-500P 500W. Lasted me a good while so far with no issue.
Such brands will usually turn into an IED when you start putting them under load.
[QUOTE=Rastadogg5;32605791]Ultra V Series ULT-500P 500W. Lasted me a good while so far with no issue.[/QUOTE] [url]http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum/hardware-canucks-reviews/1464-ultra-v-series-400w-ultra-v-series-500w-power-supply-review.html[/url] Should be fine with any single GPU setup in your budget
[QUOTE=Darkimmortal;32609952][url]http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/forum/hardware-canucks-reviews/1464-ultra-v-series-400w-ultra-v-series-500w-power-supply-review.html[/url] Should be fine with any single GPU setup in your budget[/QUOTE] Granted it lives long enough to be much more use to me. It's nearly 2 years old at this point. I'm deciding it would probably be a good idea just to buy a new one just to be safe and not have to scrounge up more cash afterward. [editline]3rd October 2011[/editline] Also, what is a(are some) good, reliable brand(s) for PSUs? [editline]3rd October 2011[/editline] What about this? [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182044[/url]
[QUOTE=Rastadogg5;32612280]Granted it lives long enough to be much more use to me. It's nearly 2 years old at this point. I'm deciding it would probably be a good idea just to buy a new one just to be safe and not have to scrounge up more cash afterward. [editline]3rd October 2011[/editline] Also, what is a(are some) good, reliable brand(s) for PSUs? [editline]3rd October 2011[/editline] What about this? [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182044[/url][/QUOTE] [img]http://puu.sh/6tZu[/img] [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103808[/url] [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131669[/url] [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814125401[/url] [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371030[/url] [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231424[/url] $487 shipped
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