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Grrrr. Lol. I just came from microcenter. They were sold out on the B733 since Pendragon’s post last night. https://www.microcenter.com/product/640266/powerspec-b733-desktop-computer So I picked up the refurb HP Omen laptop he suggested. They did have the G229 in stock...

Thanks for all the help. It turns out, I need to buy tomorrow, Wednesday, if I’m going to get anything for Christmas for under the tree. If you were buying tomorrow, what would you get? I COULD buy the components and just wrap those and put them under the tree, then put the computer together...

Okay. Thanks for that article. Since it seems the sticking point on price for a build now is the graphics card, how about this microcenter rig: https://www.microcenter.com/product/638792/powerspec-g229-gaming-pc It includes the 1660super. It’s also on budget. Which would be better? That...

Cool. And the onboard graphics will be able to handle some 4K editing? I guess he’s going to shoot a short movie as a project for one of his classes and his current computer, which I built 9 years ago, apparently can’t handle it. Thanks very much!

That list is awesome. Thanks. He doesn’t need a monitor or keyboard or mouse. He has those. Would the build change at all knowing he doesn’t need those? Also, I didn’t see a video card in the build. Maybe I’m looking at the pictures wrong? Thanks!

55418. Thanks.

I’m in 55418. Thanks for any and all help. The St. Louis Park, MN Microcenter is about 20 minutes.

Hello, I don’t have much time before Christmas, and not much money. I’d normally put a system together, but I’m sure I couldn’t get it done in a week. I have a micro center 20 minutes away. I also have a Costco membership and multiple Best Buy’s around. Since I don’t have time to build, and...

OMG. Thanks so much. He has used the stock cooler on the pentium with no problems for the last year and a half. So he doesn’t have a 212 or anything. So the 7700, non K, and a BIOS update. Thanks for being so helpful and Merry Christmas to you all!

Okay great! So only 7700 series. So if he wanted 8700/9700 he’d need to upgrade his motherboard. His mother, my sister in law, doesn’t want to spend more than $400-$500. What would be the best upgrade for him for that limited budget. He’s coming from the pentium G4560. Thanks for all the...

Okay. So an i7-8700k or 9700k should work but do a bios upgrade before install? Thanks for the help!

Hello, Quick question. I built that rig above for my nephew a year and a half ago. Now he wants to upgrade the CPU. What CPU is compatible with that motherboard? Can he buy an I7 9700K? Something smaller than that? Or would it be better to upgrade the mobo also and keep the other hardware...

Anyone have a cheap way to get Windows 10 up and running on this? There has to be a cheaper way than Amazon, newegg, or Microcenter. I have everything in hand and have put most of it in the case. Really just need an operating system. Thanks.

Since Lukart posted that, the RAM is $17 cheaper than that at Newegg until the 2nd I think. So it's an even cheaper build if you buy right now.

Okay, here's what I went with. Now I just need an OS. I have a line on how to get a valid key, I just need to find the download for WIN 10. Let me know where I messed up. It'll be a few days before everything arrives, so I have time to correct if need be. I bought everything through Newegg...

I modeled a build using lukart's great suggestions and opted for the G4560 for this model. Here's the partspicker link: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/gKZxNN Does anyone see anything wrong there? I'm not sure what timings I'll need for the RAM and is 8GB going to be enough? Pentium G4560...

A couple of questions... Could someone model me a gaming setup using the G4560 in the $600-$800 range? Preferably $600-ish. I'm trying to use the compatibility thing at pcpartspicker, but there's so many choices. Also, should I scrap this and just pick up an open box PowerSpec G220 at my...

Doing more reading as I need to purchase this week, is there a big minus for using the G4560 vs. an I3 or I5? The price difference is enormous. In the entry level gaming build on pcpartspicker they used that CPU and in PCPer's budget radeon build, he would...

Thanks so much. What a great list. I'll need an OS. Is there any, good, cheap way to get one? He's a student and his mom is an elementary school teacher if that allows for any discounts. Great ideas! Keep them coming.

I have no idea. I imagine he'll pick up something like flight sim X from Microsoft. I can't see signatures on my phone. I'll have to login via PC. Thanks for the help! If I were to go that refurb route, what GPU should I add? At $430 that allows some space for a GPU and a monitor. Or would...

I'm building my nephew a budget gaming PC in order to play some games. He's mostly into flight sims, but would like to play other games also. He also needs to be able to do his homework on the PC, a given I know. He's 13, so he has a lot of homework coming up in the next few years. I need...

I think I saw home premium at the Egg right now for $80, with promo code EMCXTWL48 so that'll save $11 off your build. (Has to be ordered in the next 24 hours) And the 430CX PSU is only $40 (plus a $20 MIR for you if you choose) to further lower your build price.

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With which build? I haven't taken anything out of the box yet so I can still easily return items. i3 w/SSD or i5 w/1TB? Thanks. Off to price 7850's. That won't change my PSU right?

Danny, you are so helpful. I thank you very much. Last question. If I knew I was going to go over budget, which way would be best. i3/G41 mobo with 7770 AND 840 Pro SSD 128GB. All told, after rebates, $632. (this buildout is case/psu/SSD/i3/mobo/RAM/7770/OS/SATADrive. So no 1TB hard...

Thanks for the help! I had a math error and wasn't thinking straight. As it is, with $404 to play with for CPU/MOBO/GPU, I can get the i5/MSI G41 you recommended for $263 after tax and before a $10 MIR on the board. So $404-$263 is $141 for a GPU. Is there a better card in that modest...

LOL. That was a joke after getting the RAM for $42 and still trying to keep CPU/MOBO/GPU under $350 (-42RAM) AND include the i5. Not doable. :) So I'll have to stretch the budget I guess. Since I have to wait for the RAM anyway, I am about to purchase a 7770 on Amazon for $110 ($95 after...

Thanks Danny. I checked MC online and they don't have the exact same RAM in stock, so I ordered it from Amazon. It'll probably be here Monday. Just need CPU/Mobo/GPU now. What should I get for $308? :) Do any GPU's come with games anymore or is that a hit or miss offer that comes...

I saw a $30 MIR for a 7770HD to bring it to $90 after MIR. Does it matter which 7770 I buy? i.e. which company? In other words, are all 7770's the same? The new RAM recommendation is because of the i5, instead of the i3? I'm holding out until tomorrow to see if MC sends an email with any...

Would this open box 7770 at microcenter be a good, quick pickup for $96 plus tax? http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.aspx?sku=049817

Okay I'm getting back to this now.... I've updated the first post. I've bought the 430CX PSU, I have a 210Elite on the way, a SATA DVD drive and I've ordered a copy of home premium 64. I also bought the suggested Seagate 1TB HD. You've convinced me on the i5-3570. Unless it is better to...

Also, if she's doing a lot of video editing wouldn't a better recommend be an i7 to use hyper threading and all 8 cores? Video editing seems to be about the only reason to recommend the i7 over the i5.

I guess I don't get it. Once the files are captured, from analog to digital on the AMD rig, why can't they just go digitally to any other device on the planet? Thumb drive, SD card, rip it to data DVD whatever. I guess I don't understand the workflow. Comes into the computer via capture...

The PSU just went on sale today at the Egg for $40 plus a $20 MIR, so if you factor that in, you are right on budget. :) EDIT: I see Amazon has the same $40 price, no MIR though from what I can tell.

I'm still looking for a Socket 462 Mobo if anyone has one they aren't using. Need AGP slot. Ancient, but effective for my needs. LMK.

Thanks Danny! You are right, it is the Elite that I got for my build last year. I'm going to have to go through my receipts and make a signature or something so that I don't keep forgetting what the heck I have. I'll look at those Corsair cases also. How far in price would the i5 have to...

And I'm back at it. Sorry for the delay and being away. It seems I won't be able to build this "right now". I think I'll be able to build it slowly over the next month. With that being said, should I be looking at just these parts at the current prices, or should I be looking for something...

Yes, I can do those mods if you feel it'll be needed for airflow and save the price of a case. So no SSD. That's cool. I'm sure Win7/8 boots faster than xp anyway. Thanks!

Okay Danny. What do you suggest then? Does Climber have a good build then? Since I'm going to have to go to MC to return the tr2 PSU, what should I be thinking about getting there? When I built my i7 a year ago I used the suggested NZXT case and thought I'd need more fans. So I have a couple...