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08-10-2010, 07:23 PM
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New Build From Scratch but with 800 budget
Hi all,
I'm close to saving up 800 for a new PC. I was almost tempted into buying one directly from HP but it would have cost me around $1,600. I've been using my gf's PC and now it's time I build my own so I don't have any parts to recycle. I mainly use the PC for Autocad 2010 3D, Adobe Premeire and Photoshop CS4. Mostly video editing software. I've listed the setup I thought would be good for me but the price is over my budget. What can I reduce in order to meet my $800 budget without sacrificing quality. I'm not a Pro user for any of the above mentioned programs, only a student. Thanks 1) Intel Core i5-650=$179 Newegg.com - Intel Core i5-650 Clarkdale 3.2GHz 4MB L3 Cache LGA 1156 73W Dual-Core Desktop Processor BX80616I5650 2) Antec Six Hundred Black Black Computer Case=$79 Newegg.com - Antec Six Hundred Black Black Computer Case 3) Memory & PSU = $194 CORSAIR XMS3 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model CMX4GX3M2A1600C7 & CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply Newegg.com - Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, LED LCD TV, Digital Cameras and more! 4) 2 DVD Burners=($25x2)-SAMSUNG 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 4X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 24x DVD Burner - Bulk LightScribe Support - OEM Newegg.com - SAMSUNG 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 4X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA 24x DVD Burner - Bulk LightScribe Support - CD / DVD Burners 5) ASUS P7P55D-E LGA 1156 Intel P55 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard =$150 Newegg.com - ASUS P7P55D-E LGA 1156 Intel P55 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard 6) EVGA 01G-P3-1158-TR GeForce GTS 250 1GB 256-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card =$155 Newegg.com - EVGA 01G-P3-1158-TR GeForce GTS 250 1GB 256-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card 7) 2 Western Digital Caviar Black WD1001FALS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive=$79.99x2 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136284 |
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08-10-2010, 09:08 PM
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764.00 with shipping, add 99.00 for Windows 7 64bit
you can save up some money in the future and get and external hard drive for storage. Motherboard: ASUS P7P55 LX LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131604 CPU: Intel Core i3-530 2.93GHz LGA 1156 73W Dual-Core Desktop Processor http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115222 Ram: A-DATA 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820211364 Video Card: PNY VCQFX580-PCIE-PB Quadro FX 580 512MB 128-bit GDDR3 Newegg.com - PNY VCQFX580-PCIE-PB Quadro FX 580 512MB 128-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 Workstation Video Card Hard drive: Western Digital Caviar Black WD5001AALS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136320 2-DVD burner: LITE-ON CD/DVD Burner - Bulk Black SATA Model iHAS124-04 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106289 Power supply: Antec BP550 Plus 550W Continuous Power ATX12V V2.2 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817371016 Computer Case :COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black SECC/ ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case Last edited by jdeb; 08-10-2010 at 09:17 PM. |
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08-10-2010, 11:26 PM
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Jdeb,
So do you think I won't have any lag time with video editing and working on autocad 3D with only 4gb memory? I was contemplating getting more but I'm not sure if it really is necessary. I'm almost certain its not but I would like your professional opinion. |
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08-10-2010, 11:44 PM
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4gb should be enough, and if not, im sure it wouldnt take you too long to get another 100 bucks for 4 more.
i would however recommend the i5, as video editing and autocad are cpu heavy things. the i3 should do an ok job though. best bet is to talk to GLC about intel builds.
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08-11-2010, 12:42 AM
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quad core would serve you better. In terms of 3d in conjunction with a quad core, 260.00 more you could go with a fx1800 video card for a midrange workstation card for faster rendering times. In regards to your budget, the setup would serve you well and would be considered an entry level workstation. The components are all high quality. I too respect glc's experience and expert opinion, so he may ave better insight in regards to the i3 vs. and i5. My workstation in my signature serves me well for similar applications but I got a real bargain on it, to good to pass up. I was previously using a dual core 775, p45 chipset with the fx580 and it was very good. From reading the specs on the i3 as compared to my e8400, I trust a performance increase would have been very noticeable using the same applications. I gave that system (e8400, 4gb ram, fx580) to one of my sons and he is very happy with it and he is using autocad3d and the other applications you mentioned for school. |
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08-11-2010, 11:21 AM
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I would use an i5-760 and a lower end general purpose graphics card such as an ATI 4650. Nothing wrong with those Quadro workstation cards, but your budget just doesn't allow for both a strong CPU and a workstation card. A 4650 will run that software fine.
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08-11-2010, 12:10 PM
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I truly appreciate all the recommendations. I will most likely go with the smaller graphics card ATI 4650 and the i5-760 as mentioned by glc. As I mentioned above this will be my first time building a PC so after installing all the hardware is there any tweaks or special option features I must set or turn on in order for all of this to work, or do I just plug and play? I'll be running Windows 7 x64 home edition. Oh yes and this will be my first time ordering from newegg so are they good on shipping working stuff and how is the return policy? Any advice prior to placing the order?
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08-11-2010, 12:27 PM
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Newegg are reputable and have a 30 day return policy.
When building the PC itself, just take your time. Common mistake is to forget the 8 pin power connector from PSU to motherboard for CPU power. Memory needs to be installed in certain slots first. I believe that on Asus boards it is slots A1 and B1 first - they should be the same color (light blue) You shouldn't need to tweak anything in the BIOS. Just boot to the the Win 7 DVD and go from there. Please post your final build prior to ordering so we can help verify compatibility. The A Data RAM listed above is not on the QVL. This set is: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145218
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08-11-2010, 03:26 PM
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Alright, here is my final list of items I'll be getting based on the help provided from the previous postings. If there is anything that doesn't look right or maybe needs something better, please let me know. I noticed the computer case has some ports up top like USB, FIREWIRE, and Sata. Will this board allow me to use all of these ports without any problems because it seems so high and the cables would have to be long to reach to the top. Thanks for the help.
Motherboard: ASUS P7P55 LX LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard Newegg.com - ASUS P7P55 LX LGA 1156 Intel P55 ATX Intel Motherboard CPU Intel Core i5-760 Lynnfield 2.8GHz 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80605I5760 Newegg.com - Intel Core i5-760 Lynnfield 2.8GHz 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80605I5760 Ram: A-DATA 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Newegg.com - A-DATA 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model AD3U1333B2G9-DRH SAPPHIRE 100254HDMI Radeon HD 4650 1GB 128-bit DDR2 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card Newegg.com - SAPPHIRE 100254HDMI Radeon HD 4650 1GB 128-bit DDR2 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card Hard drive: Western Digital Caviar Black WD5001AALS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA Newegg.com - Western Digital Caviar Black WD5001AALS 500GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive 2-DVD burner: LITE-ON CD/DVD Burner - Bulk Black SATA Model iHAS124-04 Newegg.com - LITE-ON Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA CD/DVD Burner - Bulk - CD / DVD Burners Power supply: Antec BP550 Plus 550W Continuous Power ATX12V V2.2 Newegg.com - Antec BP550 Plus 550W Continuous Power ATX12V V2.2 Modular Active PFC Power Supply Computer Case :COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black SECC/ ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case Newegg.com - COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black SECC/ ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case Last edited by albundy213; 08-11-2010 at 03:32 PM. |
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08-11-2010, 03:30 PM
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Recommend you get the Corsair ram as indicated.
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08-11-2010, 03:42 PM
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BIOS default should be set from factory. But just for 'S' and 'G's I always go into BIOS first and set for 'default' or 'no-fail' mode. Whatever it's called; the setting that says 'If you put me together right with good parts-I'm gonna boot'.
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