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02-14-2010, 09:29 PM
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New build with no time.Is it worth it ??
Greetings all...
Stumbled across this forum tonight. What a wealth of info !! I have been contemplating possiibly building a new computer for the family. I have been to Micro Center and BB looking for a new desktop and have not been overly impressed with my options. Computer will be used by family of 8. Purchasing a new 24" Samsung monitor. Computer will be used for everyday use. Homework Internet surfing Kids with tons of I-Tunes Online bill paying. It has been mentioned to me that running a 24" monitor that I should use a non integrated video card with 1 GB ram. Current computer is a 2007 Dell Optiplex 320 Minitower Budget is approx $600.00 - $800.00 I have never assembled a computer before and not so sure I want to tackle this but I do want quality components.May just try to find someone in the St Louis, MO. area to do this. Suggestions on build and a reliable computer tech in my area to assemble is much appreciated. Ron |
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02-14-2010, 09:48 PM
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I'll send a PM to one of the members here that is in the STL area that has a side business doing computers, and I'll let him advise you.
I will say that you don't need a dedicated video card unless gaming is in the equation. |
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02-14-2010, 09:54 PM
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Thanks glc
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02-14-2010, 10:31 PM
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Still would like to hear others build recommendations
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02-15-2010, 09:33 PM
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I don't computer.
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Listed below are the two builds I have suggested.
Operating System - Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit - $104.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116754 Optical Drive - LITE-ON Black 24X DVD+R 24X DVD-R SATA Black 24X DVD Writer - $27.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106334 Case - Antec Sonata III 500 Black w/500w PSU - $114.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129024 Reusing same OS, case and optical drive for each build and their prices have been added into the totals. Video Card (Optional) - SAPPHIRE 100252HDMI Radeon HD 4550 512MB 64-bit GDDR3 - $44.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102819 Video card is optional, but not needed. Build #1 - Intel Socket 1156 Motherboard - ASUS P7H55-M PRO LGA 1156 Intel H55 HDMI Micro ATX Intel - $104.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131623 CPU - Intel Core i3-530 Clarkdale 2.93GHz 4MB L3 Cache LGA 1156 73W Dual-Core - $124.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115222 Memory - G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Dual Channel Kit - $106.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231189 Hard Drive -Western Digital Caviar Black WD5001AALS 500GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA - $69.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136320 Total: $654.93 (w/o shipping & handling) Build #2 - Intel Socket 775 Motherboard - ASUS P5KPL-CM LGA 775 Intel G31 Micro ATX Intel - $59.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131288 CPU - Intel Pentium Dual-Core E5400 Wolfdale 2.7GHz 2MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core - $69.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819116076 Memory - CORSAIR XMS2 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit - $87.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145184 Hard Drive -Western Digital Caviar Black WD5001AALS 500GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA - $69.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136320 Total: $535.93 (w/o shipping & handling) Look forward to hearing comments. Thanks.
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02-15-2010, 10:16 PM
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I would go with build 1 all the way!! Those i3s are rockets in comparisson to the Pentium Dual cores, the $100 is definately worth it. If there is extra money add an ATI 5450 to the build, windows 7 shines with a video card, regardless if you are gaming or not.
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02-15-2010, 10:26 PM
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I don't computer.
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SAPPHIRE 100292L Radeon HD 5450 (Cedar) 1GB 64-bit DDR2 - $54.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102876 or SAPPHIRE 100291L Radeon HD 5450 (Cedar) 512MB 64-bit DDR2 - $42.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102877 |
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02-15-2010, 11:16 PM
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The H55/Clarkdale combo is supposedly one of the best onboard videos out there.
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