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02-17-2010, 11:55 PM
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Cheapo Build
Hey all. I'm looking to put together a system on the cheap, not for gaming. Is there anything I should change? Maybe throw in a couple extra bucks and get something better? Any and all idea are greatly appreciated.
CPU: Intel Core2 Duo E7500 Wolfdale 2.93GHz Power: Thermaltake TR2 W0070RUC 430W HD: Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST3500418AS 500GB 7200 RPM Burner: LITE-ON CD/DVD Burner Case: Rosewill FB-02 Black ATX Mid Tower Computer Case Mobo: ASUS P5KPL-CM LGA 775 Ram: x2 Patriot 2GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 Display: ASUS VH192D Black 18.5" 5ms Total: $500 |
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02-18-2010, 01:31 AM
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3 suggestions:
1. That Thermaltake is not exactly suitable for a PCI-Express based motherboard, it's old single rail technology with the extra 4 pin connector added. I'd recommend something like an Antec Basiq instead for a budget unit. 2. Western Digital hard drives are more reliable these days. The Black models are the best. 3. Consider ram from a higher tier manufacturer - Corsair, Kingston, G.skill, or Crucial. |
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