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Omegas
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So I've received the green light from my mother-in-law to build a computer for my wifes "Maw Maw" ie. Grandmother. Now this is a woman who had a 1985 Buick Caprice in almost mint shape up until 05' when it was stolen from her. Now she did not want a new car, she wanted the old one back. Also she somehow has not killed her Duron powered Packard Bell with original monitor and keyboard, although I did replace the PSU last year. So my main point for the most part of this build is longevity as this maybe the last computer she ever gets, and I seriously doubt this woman is leaving us anytime soon.
1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc
No Internet right this second but good chance to change, Printing Letters/Labels, Non-Graphically challenged games.
2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included?
$700, Yes
3) Where do you live?
Baton Rouge, LA (no-Fry's, Microcenter)
4) What exact parts do you need for that budget? CPU, RAM, case, etc. "Everything" is not a valid answer. Please list out all the parts you'll need.
KB/Mouse, Case, PSU, RAM, MB, HD, DVD-Rom, CPU, VidCard (prob On-Board), Monitor, Speakers, Printer
5) If reusing any parts, what parts will you be reusing? Please be especially specific about the power supply. List make and model.
None
6) Will you be overclocking?
No
7) What size monitor do you have and/or plan to have?
Space available on desk is 19"H x 21"W
8) When do you plan on building/buying the PC?
Over the couple weeks, Month
9) What features do you need in a motherboard? RAID? Firewire? Crossfire or SLI support? etc.
Very Basic, could Prob go ITX even. (hmm...)
10) Do you already have a legit and reusable/transferable OS key/license? If yes, what OS? 32bit or 64bit?
Yes, Win7 32 or 64, MS Office (have to check version)
Now a pre-built system may be an option, or may even be the best thing to do just because this will be a low-end build.
1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc
No Internet right this second but good chance to change, Printing Letters/Labels, Non-Graphically challenged games.
2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included?
$700, Yes
3) Where do you live?
Baton Rouge, LA (no-Fry's, Microcenter)
4) What exact parts do you need for that budget? CPU, RAM, case, etc. "Everything" is not a valid answer. Please list out all the parts you'll need.
KB/Mouse, Case, PSU, RAM, MB, HD, DVD-Rom, CPU, VidCard (prob On-Board), Monitor, Speakers, Printer
5) If reusing any parts, what parts will you be reusing? Please be especially specific about the power supply. List make and model.
None
6) Will you be overclocking?
No
7) What size monitor do you have and/or plan to have?
Space available on desk is 19"H x 21"W
8) When do you plan on building/buying the PC?
Over the couple weeks, Month
9) What features do you need in a motherboard? RAID? Firewire? Crossfire or SLI support? etc.
Very Basic, could Prob go ITX even. (hmm...)
10) Do you already have a legit and reusable/transferable OS key/license? If yes, what OS? 32bit or 64bit?
Yes, Win7 32 or 64, MS Office (have to check version)
Now a pre-built system may be an option, or may even be the best thing to do just because this will be a low-end build.
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