• Need a new computer
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[QUOTE=sbradford26;18728913]That is one crappy budget build. Example of a good budget budget build. [media]http://filesmelt.com/downloader/budget_build.JPG[/media][/QUOTE] Thread updated with your build: [URL=http://www.facepunch.com/showthread.php?t=854936]here.[/URL] [B]5.Low end system:[/B] Made by:[URL=http://www.facepunch.com/member.php?u=204241]sbradford26[/URL] [img]http://images17.newegg.com/is/image/newegg/11-129-042-TS?$S180W$[/img] Antec Three Hundred black Steel ATX [B]$55[/B] Western Digital Caviar Blue WD3200AAJS 320GB [B]$48[/B] MSI 785GM-E51 AM3 785G HDMI Micro ATX [B]$80[/B] HIS H485FM1GH Ati Radeon HD 4850 1GB [B]$130[/B] COOLER MASTER eXtreme Power Plus RS-500-PCAR-A3 500W [B]$55[/B] A-Data 4gb ddr3 1333G (Pc3 10666) [B]$90[/B] AMD Athlon II x2 240 Regor 2.8Ghz AM3 [B]$60[/B] Sony Optiarc DVD RW BLACK SATA AD-7241S [B]$29[/B] Nice and cheap system for the light gamer. All recent games will run well on this, but you should expect to turn down the graphics a bit. You can add a Quad core and a better video card in the future. [B]$545[/B]
[QUOTE=taipan;18729271]Thread updated with your build: [URL=http://www.facepunch.com/showthread.php?t=854936]here.[/URL] [B]5.Low end system:[/B] Made by:[URL=http://www.facepunch.com/member.php?u=204241]sbradford26[/URL] [img]http://images17.newegg.com/is/image/newegg/11-129-042-TS?$S180W$[/img] Antec Three Hundred black Steel ATX [B]$55[/B] Western Digital Caviar Blue WD3200AAJS 320GB [B]$48[/B] MSI 785GM-E51 AM3 785G HDMI Micro ATX [B]$80[/B] HIS H485FM1GH Ati Radeon HD 4850 1GB [B]$130[/B] COOLER MASTER eXtreme Power Plus RS-500-PCAR-A3 500W [B]$55[/B] A-Data 4gb ddr3 1333G (Pc3 10666) [B]$90[/B] AMD Athlon II x2 240 Regor 2.8Ghz AM3 [B]$60[/B] Sony Optiarc DVD RW BLACK SATA AD-7241S [B]$29[/B] Nice and cheap system for the light gamer. All recent games will run well on this, but you should expect to turn down the graphics a bit. You can add a Quad core and a better video card in the future. [B]$545[/B][/QUOTE] Looks good.
Ok so thanks for all your help guyz. I'm just gonna save up for 600+ I'll be looking at AMD builds now, x4 series or x3 phenom if i have to For Video card, ill just try to get ATi Radeon 5750 ^_^
[QUOTE=FalcoLombardi;18730366]Ok so thanks for all your help guyz. I'm just gonna save up for 600+ I'll be looking at AMD builds now, x4 series or x3 phenom if i have to For Video card, ill just try to get ATi Radeon 5750 ^_^[/QUOTE] Good call.
But one last question: What case should I get? I really don't understand them, I mean, there just boxes (i know they are more important than that, but i dont get what makes some better than others)
[QUOTE=FalcoLombardi;18758159]But one last question: What case should I get? I really don't understand them, I mean, there just boxes (i know they are more important than that, but i dont get what makes some better than others)[/QUOTE] Materials, space, airflow, size, expansion slots. These are some of the things you look at when you're looking at cases. How much are you willing to spend on a case?
Well depending on budget The antec 300 is good. Also the P series is awesome from antec. Then there is coolermaster where the 690 is a very good case. Also the haf 932/922 which are amazing cases. Also the corsair obsidian which is like 300 bucks is an awesome case.
Umm, not more than 50 i guess?
NZXT Beta.I want it so bad. Its a great case! [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146055[/url]
[QUOTE=ClaBrendon;18760967]NZXT Beta.I want it so bad. Its a great case! [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146055[/url][/QUOTE] Looks good. However, i dunno if mobo will fit in it So... i've done some looking around. I found this "super" combo deal from Newegg: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.304695[/url] $295 Should I get it? And is this PSU/Tower combo good for it (it says the mobo is micro atx so i looked for one in that size--im learning so much from facepunch ^_^) [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811144227[/url]
[QUOTE=FalcoLombardi;18761148]Looks good. However, i dunno if mobo will fit in it So... i've done some looking around. I found this "super" combo deal from Newegg: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.304695[/url] $295 Should I get it? And is this PSU/Tower combo good for it (it says the mobo is micro atx so i looked for one in that size--im learning so much from facepunch ^_^) [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811144227[/url][/QUOTE]That mobo would easily fit in the case i posted.Especially since its a Micro-ATX.
[QUOTE=ClaBrendon;18761259]That mobo would easily fit in the case i posted.Especially since its a Micro-ATX.[/QUOTE] Ok thanks. So, is it a good setup for medium gaming? ARMA on medium playable fps, crysis medium/low playble fps (if not thats ok) just as long as it will last my gaming needs for 3-4 years (with upgrades every year or so on processor, ram, and video card if needed)
NZXT cases are terrible. Just FYI.
[QUOTE=ButtsexV2;18761898]NZXT cases are terrible. Just FYI.[/QUOTE]Have to disagree somewhat.Its a win or lose with them. They have great cases and also have some of the worst shit ever.That Beta however, is actually amazing, im thinking about picking one up.
[QUOTE=FalcoLombardi;18761148]Looks good. However, i dunno if mobo will fit in it So... i've done some looking around. I found this "super" combo deal from Newegg: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.304695[/url] $295 Should I get it? And is this PSU/Tower combo good for it (it says the mobo is micro atx so i looked for one in that size--im learning so much from facepunch ^_^) [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811144227[/url][/QUOTE] The combo looks good but always get a separate psu from your case.
[QUOTE=FalcoLombardi;18761148]Looks good. However, i dunno if mobo will fit in it So... i've done some looking around. I found this "super" combo deal from Newegg: [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.304695[/url] $295 Should I get it? And is this PSU/Tower combo good for it (it says the mobo is micro atx so i looked for one in that size--im learning so much from facepunch ^_^) [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811144227[/url][/QUOTE] That combo looks like a good deal. Don't go for the case/PSU comob. For cases, get [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129044[/url] or [url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129042[/url] Both great cases. There's a two toned version of the P180 mini, I believe it's about $10 more if you don't like white.
Ok so I got the Memory (it is dual channel 2gb, so ill buy annother set to 4 gb), graphics, mobo, cpu, cooling, and hardrive. So all i need is a psu, monitor, keyboard/mice, OS and case rite? and i shouldnt get combos with psu/case. BTW: where can i get cheap OS? And how do I install it into the hard drive? Thanks guys for replying again.
[QUOTE=FalcoLombardi;18766869]Ok so I got the Memory (it is dual channel 2gb, so ill buy annother set to 4 gb), graphics, mobo, cpu, cooling, and hardrive. So all i need is a psu, monitor, keyboard/mice, OS and case rite? and i shouldnt get combos with psu/case. BTW: where can i get cheap OS? And how do I install it into the hard drive? Thanks guys for replying again.[/QUOTE] Microsoft has a student deal so if you are a full time student at a college you can get win 7 for 30 bucks.
[QUOTE=sbradford26;18767213]Microsoft has a student deal so if you are a full time student at a college you can get win 7 for 30 bucks.[/QUOTE] Wait. Really? Where?
Get windows 7 instead
[QUOTE=sbradford26;18767213]Microsoft has a student deal so if you are a full time student at a college you can get win 7 for 30 bucks.[/QUOTE] College is so far, yet so close Damn 30 bucks? Yeh, not in college yet.
[QUOTE=onox37;18767432]Wait. Really? Where?[/QUOTE] [url]http://www.microsoft.com/student/discounts/theultimatesteal-us/default.aspx[/url] here you go also op do you have any friends in college or siblings?
[QUOTE=ClaBrendon;18762453]Have to disagree somewhat.Its a win or lose with them. They have great cases and also have some of the worst shit ever.That Beta however, is actually amazing, im thinking about picking one up.[/QUOTE] They're good ones are only slightly above average (average as in xclio), and their bad ones are about as good as a homemade case made from chipboard.
What PSU should I get? And how do I know if it is compatibale with the system? Edit: Why is it on most Cases there is only 2 USB 2.0 ports? I think I need 3 or more (for Keyboard, Mouse, Flashdrive/Printer)
The motherboard has plenty more, which will be found at the back of your case.
[QUOTE=ferrus;18772162]The motherboard has plenty more, which will be found at the back of your case.[/QUOTE] Okay thanks. Sorry for sounding so ignorant guys. I am not 1337.
[QUOTE=FalcoLombardi;18774425]Okay thanks. Sorry for sounding so ignorant guys. I am not 1337.[/QUOTE] You don't have to be 1337 to know about computers.
[QUOTE=Quantuam VTX;18774496]You don't have to be 1337 to know about computers.[/QUOTE] In my book you do. KABOOOOOOOM sorry had to say that. [editline]05:26PM[/editline] How do I put pictures on Facepunch?
[QUOTE=FalcoLombardi;18774885]In my book you do. KABOOOOOOOM sorry had to say that. [editline]05:26PM[/editline] How do I put pictures on Facepunch?[/QUOTE] Upload the pictures to here [url]http://imageshack.us/[/url]. Then place the URL of the image between [IMG]URL goes here[/IMG] El fin.
[QUOTE=ghostofme;18775471]Upload the pictures to here [url]http://imageshack.us/[/url]. Then place the URL of the image between [IMG]URL goes here[/IMG] El fin.[/QUOTE] Thanks. Gonna post my configs so you guyz can criticize [editline]05:53PM[/editline] [IMG]http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/5817/picture1zbp.png[/IMG] [IMG]http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/2717/picture2ds.png[/IMG] [IMG]http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/8291/picture3pac.png[/IMG] *Third one is $433 and from this website: [url]http://www.ewiz.com/index.php[/url] And I'm putting in Vista 64 bit (cheaper and heard it's compatible with more games than 7--is it?) for $50 Also, I'm planning on getting this monitor: [url]http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=FPD1775W-R&cat=MON[/url]
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