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01-18-2009, 01:24 AM
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First build, on a budget
Hi everyone,
It's time for me to upgrade and I've decided to build my own machine this time around. Thing is, I'm strapped for cash. However, I think I can get a huge step forward over my current home machines for roughly $500. While I'd love to play games, if I'm honest I rarely have the time. They'd prolly be Civ and Fallout3 anyhow, so I shouldn't require anything too fancy. I do a lot of programming, however, and boy can I ever kill time surfing the web, listening to music while watching movies and writing - these will be the primary uses of this machine. After thumbing through several other builds, I've put together the following list. This being my first time (read as: I'm a noob), I'm paranoid about compatibility. Note that the list includes a monitor upgrade - I'm tired of staring at my CRT. No OS required in my budget (will XP/Ubuntu dual boot). I'd love any suggestions. Many thanks! Build follows: ==================================================== Case COOLER MASTER Elite 330 RC-330-KKN1-GP Black SECC ATX Mid Tower $39.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119115 PSU Xclio 500w PS $49.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817189005 Mobo Gigabyte GA-MA69G-S3H $85.99 http://www.motherboardpro.com/GIGABY...ATX-p-421.html CPU AMD Athlon 64 X2 $34.51 http://www.eworldsale.com/amd-athlon...162_20324.html RAM 2gb Gskill DDR2 800 $49.98 http://www.outletpc.com/c2895.html GPU MSI R4350-D512H Radeon HD 4350 512MB 128-bit GDDR2 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card $39.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814127390 Storage 500gb Seagate 59.99 http://www.compuplus.com/i-Seagate-B...xvvas23po72wwu DVD Lite On DVD Burner $25.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106264 Monitor 22" Acer LCD 149.97 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...gtCjCVRqCjCVRq Total cost: $536.40 (pre-tax and pre-shipping) |
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01-18-2009, 09:59 AM
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Replace that Seagate with a WD.
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01-18-2009, 12:29 PM
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I have the same PSU and mobo and they are still going strong a year later. That's a nice build.
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01-18-2009, 03:17 PM
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01-18-2009, 10:18 PM
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You are going to need a heatsink if you get a OEM processor, either take a look at getting a retail processor which comes with a heatsink, or take a look at getting an aftermarket heatsink such as this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835150087. The motherboard seems a little too expensive to me, if you don't have any specific features that you need in the motherboard you listed, take a look at a less expensive alternative such as this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813186143. The HD4350 is slow GPU, with the money saved from getting a less expensive motherboard, get a better GPU such as this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814127384
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01-19-2009, 08:56 AM
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Thanks, everyone, for the feedback you've generously provided. Masaki, I'll take your advice regarding the heatsink and GPU. I appreciate the heads up on the Foxconn mobo, but I think I'll spend the extra $30 to have a slightly nicer mobo who's extra bells and whistles I can upgrade into over time. Here's the final build for future reference (unless anyone else has final suggestions):
==================================================== Case COOLER MASTER Elite 330 RC-330-KKN1-GP Black SECC ATX Mid Tower $39.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119115 PSU Xclio 500w PS $49.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817189005 Mobo Gigabyte GA-MA69G-S3H $85.99 http://www.motherboardpro.com/GIGABY...ATX-p-421.html CPU AMD Athlon 64 X2 $34.51 http://www.eworldsale.com/amd-athlon...162_20324.html RAM 2gb Gskill DDR2 800 $49.98 http://www.outletpc.com/c2895.html Heatsink MASSCOOL 5F9001B1H3 80mm Ball CPU Cooler $9.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835150087 GPU MSI R4650-D512 Radeon HD 4650 512MB 128-bit GDDR2 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card $66.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814127384 Storage 500gb Western Digtal 64.64 http://www.buy.com/prod/western-digi...203868982.html DVD Lite On DVD Burner $25.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106264 Monitor 22" Acer LCD 149.97 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...gtCjCVRqCjCVRq Last edited by toranaga; 01-19-2009 at 09:03 AM. |
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01-19-2009, 09:43 AM
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Looks good, let us know how your build turns out.
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01-19-2009, 12:06 PM
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01-19-2009, 12:17 PM
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They were, but they are having some major problems with their firmware right now and drives are bricking.
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01-19-2009, 02:07 PM
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Oh ok then.
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