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Upgrading my current business PC DVR Security System

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Percy

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1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing?
DVR Security System
2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included?
550, Yes.
3) Which country do you live in? If the U.S, please tell us the state and city if possible.
Los Angeles, 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, Hard Drive, Power Supply
5) If reusing any parts, what parts will you be reusing? Please be especially specific about the power supply. List make and model.
Thermaltake Purepower 430 NP ( I'm not sure if this will still work with the new parts I'm getting.)
6) Will you be overclocking?
Nope
7) What is the max resolution of your monitor? What size is it?
1680x1050
8) When do you plan on building/buying the PC?
I plan on buying parts today or tomorrow
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.
USB 3.0, Sata 6Gb/s.
10) Do you already have a legit and reusable/transferable OS key/license? If yes, what OS? Is it 32bit or 64bit?
Windows 7 64Bit.


I currently have a few things in my cart right now.
V1pX

I was thinking get an i5-2500k. processor just in caseI end up getting PTZ, or IP Cameras down the road that this PC can handle it. My current Security System PC has lasted me around 7 years now is noticeably slow.
If any of you think i should be getting other things please i am open for suggestions! As far as the hard drive goes. I was told to get an av-gp drive because they are designed for constant read/writing.

Thanks!
 
Since you live in CA, I recommend buying as much of your parts as possible from Amazon.com since they do not charge CA residents sales tax.

Anyway, I recommend this setup instead:
$199 - Intel Core i5-3450 CPU
$114 - MSI Z77A-G43 Intel Z77 ATX Motherboard
$39 - Corsair CMV8GX3M2A1333C9 2 x 4GB DDR3 1333 RAM
$117 - Western Digital AV-GP WD20EURS 2TB SATA HDD
$41 - Antec Earthwatts Green EA380D 380W PSU
$50 - NZXT Source 210 Elite White with Black Front Trim ATX Case
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Total: $560 shipped
 
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cocacoladrunkie said:
how is the i5-3450 compared to the 2500k?
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Same performance basically. Since you're not overclocking, no reason to get the 2500K. The Core i5 3450 runs a bit cooler and has slightly faster onboard video.
 
will the thermal take pure power 430 that i have not work with this build?
 
Oh i see. And you think the 380 watt power supply will do the job and last?
This pc will be on 24/7
 
So this is what i ended up ordering.....
Will i have any regrets down the road?
V8eW
 
The PSU wasn't a good choice: the Antec I listed is of higher quality and more efficient and therefore more suited to 24 hour operations than that CX430. In addition, the actual power difference between the two PSU is only 12W: The CX430 only has 28A on the +12V rail whereas the Antec EA380D has 27A on the +12V rail. Most PC parts draw power from that +12V rail.

So if you can, cancel the order and go with the Antec. It's simply the better option unless you really need that extra 12W of power.
 
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