swiftstrike
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I'm planning to build a computer for my sister. This will also be my first build. Can you guys please double-check if these parts are of good value/compatible and perhaps suggest better parts or cheaper prices? Thanks.
1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc
Web browsing, movies, pictures, homework.
2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included?
around $600 tax and shipping included.
3) Where do you live?
Dublin, CA
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, power supply, monitor, hard drive, Blu ray drive perhaps.
5) If reusing any parts, what parts will you be reusing? Please be especially specific about the power supply. List make and model.
I'm not reusing any parts. Maybe, mouse and keyboard. But I'll probably get a new set for her too.
6) Will you be overclocking?
Maybe. If the performance gain is worth it.
7) What size monitor do you have and/or plan to have?
1920 x 1080. 23". Do you think the onboard graphics(ATI Radeon HD 4200) can handle it for movies/ web browsing?
8) When do you plan on building/buying the PC?
Probably by the end of the month, in time for her birthday. I might want to buy the things on discount soon though, before they expire.
9) What features do you need in a motherboard? RAID? Firewire? Crossfire or SLI support? USB 3.0? SATA 6Gb/s? etc.
Um. Not much, just the basics: usb 2.0, PCI 16x, hdmi out.
10) Do you already have a legit and reusable/transferable OS key/license? If yes, what OS? Is it 32bit or 64bit?
Yes, Windows 7 64 bit.
Parts:
COOLER MASTER Centurion 534 RC-534-KKN2-GP
ECS Black Series A785GM-M AM3 AMD 785G HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
Antec NEO ECO 400C 400W Continuous Power ATX12V 2.3 / EPS12V 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply
AMD Athlon II X3 425 2.7GHz Socket AM3 95W Triple-Core Processor
G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory
Sony Optiarc Black 2X BD-ROM SATA
Went out of stock. Such a good deal at $30.
23" W Full HD Monitor with LED
XIGMATEK Gaia SD1283 120mm Long Life Bearing CPU Cooler
GELID Solutions FN-SX12-10 120mm Silent Case Fan
I want this build to be near silent. That's why I went with a larger cpu cooler, instead of stock.
1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc
Web browsing, movies, pictures, homework.
2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included?
around $600 tax and shipping included.
3) Where do you live?
Dublin, CA
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, power supply, monitor, hard drive, Blu ray drive perhaps.
5) If reusing any parts, what parts will you be reusing? Please be especially specific about the power supply. List make and model.
I'm not reusing any parts. Maybe, mouse and keyboard. But I'll probably get a new set for her too.
6) Will you be overclocking?
Maybe. If the performance gain is worth it.
7) What size monitor do you have and/or plan to have?
1920 x 1080. 23". Do you think the onboard graphics(ATI Radeon HD 4200) can handle it for movies/ web browsing?
8) When do you plan on building/buying the PC?
Probably by the end of the month, in time for her birthday. I might want to buy the things on discount soon though, before they expire.
9) What features do you need in a motherboard? RAID? Firewire? Crossfire or SLI support? USB 3.0? SATA 6Gb/s? etc.
Um. Not much, just the basics: usb 2.0, PCI 16x, hdmi out.
10) Do you already have a legit and reusable/transferable OS key/license? If yes, what OS? Is it 32bit or 64bit?
Yes, Windows 7 64 bit.
Parts:
COOLER MASTER Centurion 534 RC-534-KKN2-GP
ECS Black Series A785GM-M AM3 AMD 785G HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard
Antec NEO ECO 400C 400W Continuous Power ATX12V 2.3 / EPS12V 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply
AMD Athlon II X3 425 2.7GHz Socket AM3 95W Triple-Core Processor
G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory
Sony Optiarc Black 2X BD-ROM SATA
Went out of stock. Such a good deal at $30.
23" W Full HD Monitor with LED
XIGMATEK Gaia SD1283 120mm Long Life Bearing CPU Cooler
GELID Solutions FN-SX12-10 120mm Silent Case Fan
I want this build to be near silent. That's why I went with a larger cpu cooler, instead of stock.