1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc
Light gaming (League of Legends; running modern games at 60fps at lower settings), streaming HD video, web browsing, word processing.
2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included?
$500 - tax and shipping included.
3) Which country do you live in? If the U.S, please tell us the state and city if possible.
Los Angeles, CA, USA
4) What exact parts do you need for that budget? CPU, RAM, case, etc. The word "Everything" is not a valid answer. Please list out all the parts you'll need.
CPU, RAM, case, GPU, PSU, HDD, Motherboard, OS.
5) If reusing any parts, what parts will you be reusing? Please be especially specific about the power supply. List make and model.
Optical drive, keyboard/mouse, speakers, monitor.
6) Will you be overclocking?
No
7) 7) What is the max resolution of your monitor? What size is it?
17'' 1280x1024 monitor.
8) When do you plan on building/buying the PC?
Sometime between now and a few days before Christmas.
9) What features do you need in a motherboard? RAID? Firewire? Crossfire or SLI support? USB 3.0? SATA 6Gb/s? eSATA? Onboard video (as a backup or main GPU)? UEFI? etc.
Nothing particular in mind.
10) Do you already have a legit and reusable/transferable OS key/license? If so, what OS? Is it 32bit or 64bit?
No. I have a .edu email, so I'm wondering if I can get the OS at a discount somewhere.
I'm planning to replace my 4 year old LGA 775 desktop, and I am within driving distance of Fry's - not Microcenter though.
Questions
1. Should I use one of these processors and forgo a video card - Core i3-3225 or A10-5800K?
2. Will I need an anti-static wristband or any other accessories while assembling the computer?
Thanks in advance for any help!
Light gaming (League of Legends; running modern games at 60fps at lower settings), streaming HD video, web browsing, word processing.
2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included?
$500 - tax and shipping included.
3) Which country do you live in? If the U.S, please tell us the state and city if possible.
Los Angeles, CA, USA
4) What exact parts do you need for that budget? CPU, RAM, case, etc. The word "Everything" is not a valid answer. Please list out all the parts you'll need.
CPU, RAM, case, GPU, PSU, HDD, Motherboard, OS.
5) If reusing any parts, what parts will you be reusing? Please be especially specific about the power supply. List make and model.
Optical drive, keyboard/mouse, speakers, monitor.
6) Will you be overclocking?
No
7) 7) What is the max resolution of your monitor? What size is it?
17'' 1280x1024 monitor.
8) When do you plan on building/buying the PC?
Sometime between now and a few days before Christmas.
9) What features do you need in a motherboard? RAID? Firewire? Crossfire or SLI support? USB 3.0? SATA 6Gb/s? eSATA? Onboard video (as a backup or main GPU)? UEFI? etc.
Nothing particular in mind.
10) Do you already have a legit and reusable/transferable OS key/license? If so, what OS? Is it 32bit or 64bit?
No. I have a .edu email, so I'm wondering if I can get the OS at a discount somewhere.
I'm planning to replace my 4 year old LGA 775 desktop, and I am within driving distance of Fry's - not Microcenter though.
Questions
1. Should I use one of these processors and forgo a video card - Core i3-3225 or A10-5800K?
2. Will I need an anti-static wristband or any other accessories while assembling the computer?
Thanks in advance for any help!
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