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01-04-2011, 11:39 AM
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Cheap build for Mom Suggestions $500 max
Already have the mouse, keyboard, and monitor.
ASUS DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS Black SATA 24X DVD Burner - Bulk - OEM Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case Western Digital Caviar Blue WD5000AAKS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive EVGA 01G-P3-N959-TR GeForce 9500 GT 1GB 128-bit DDR2 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card SONY Black SATA DVD-ROM Drive Model DDU1681S-0B Intel BOXDG45ID LGA 775 Intel G45 HDMI Micro ATX Intel Motherboard Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 Yorkfield 2.66GHz LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Processor BX80580Q8400
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01-04-2011, 12:03 PM
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What do you think you're mom is going to use this PC for?
If she's not gaming, integrated graphics should be fine. If she's not editing video, get the Intel E8400 instead.
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01-04-2011, 12:07 PM
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The PC will be used for standard things, e-mail, word, internet, and things of that sort.
Not gaming so no video card? and might do some video editing. |
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01-04-2011, 12:25 PM
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Well you're missing some components, namely a power supply and some RAM.
I'd also suggest using an LGA 1156 socket motherboard and an i3-540. Much better processor and would save you about 60 bucks from the CPU alone. An Antec earthwatts 430W should be plenty. As for RAM, some 4GB of any Corsair DDR3 to go along with the i3 would do just nicely. (sorry I didn't provide any links, it's very late over here  )
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01-04-2011, 12:50 PM
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If you live near a CompUSA store you can get an I3-550 for $130 and pick up a free motherboard. I chose the Asus P7H55-M LE.
It's a walk-in deal only, as they are trying to build up traffic to their newly opened stores. |
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01-04-2011, 01:00 PM
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Some video editing as in which program are you going to use for that? Onboard video should be fine unless you're running something heavy such as Premiere. Another thing you can do is buy a mobo with a PCI-X slot so that you can add a video card later in case the onboard is found wanting.
*Just noticed, the mobo G chose already has such slot, so you're all set.
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01-05-2011, 12:02 AM
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Thank you glc for supplying links for me
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01-05-2011, 10:33 AM
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ASUS 24X Burner Black SATA Model DRW-24B3LT LightScribe Support - OEM
Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case Western Digital Caviar Blue WD3200AAKS 320GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive EVGA 01G-P3-N959-TR GeForce 9500 GT 1GB 128-bit DDR2 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card Antec EarthWatts Green EA-430D Green 430W Continuous power ATX12V v2.3 / EPS 12V 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply CORSAIR XMS3 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model TW3X4G1333C9A G Open Box: ASUS P7P55D-E LGA 1156 Intel P55 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard Intel Core i3-550 Clarkdale 3.2GHz LGA 1156 73W Dual-Core Desktop Processor BX80616I3550 With mail-in rebates $511.88 |
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01-05-2011, 10:34 AM
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Based on your suggestions, this is what I have put together so far.
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01-05-2011, 10:51 AM
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01-05-2011, 11:16 AM
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How about this mobo instead?
ASUS P7P55D-E LX LGA 1156 Intel P55 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard |
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01-05-2011, 11:36 AM
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Why are you ignoring my motherboard suggestion? Along with the i3, it has very good onboard video and you don't need a video card for that use. The 9500GT is an old cheap card anyway. Save your money! If you ever find that you DO need a video card, it DOES have a slot. I also recommended the Black series hard drive from both a speed and warranty standpoint.
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01-05-2011, 12:02 PM
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After further review of my options, and glc's kind words. Here is Mom's new PC
ASUS 24X Burner Black SATA Model DRW-24B3LT LightScribe Support - OEM Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case Western Digital Caviar Black WD5001AALS 500GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive Antec EarthWatts Green EA-430D Green 430W Continuous power ATX12V v2.3 / EPS 12V 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply CORSAIR XMS3 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model TW3X4G1333C9A G ASUS P7H55-M PRO LGA 1156 Intel H55 HDMI Micro ATX Intel Motherboard Intel Core i3-550 Clarkdale 3.2GHz LGA 1156 73W Dual-Core Desktop Processor BX80616I3550 $473.89 after mail-in rebate Any other suggestions |
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01-05-2011, 12:05 PM
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Just factor in the cost of the OS and you're good to go. Windows 7 HP should be about 100 smackers.
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01-06-2011, 01:44 AM
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Excellent!
Now - Newegg's prices change frequently. When I originally posted, the i3-540 and i3-550 were the same price. Now, you can save $10 with the 540. I don't think that the normal user would notice any difference. |
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06-28-2011, 04:16 PM
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Bought two of these monitors and wanted to split the screen between the two with this cable. Not sure exactly what I need to do for the computer to separate the image. Here is the cable I also purchased to connect the monitors. Suggestions?
CABLES UNLIMITED VGA HDB15 1M and 2F Splitter Model PCM-2250 ASUS VE Series VE208T Black 20" 1600x900 5ms LED Backlight Widescreen LCD Monitor w/Speakers 250 cd/m2 ASCR 10,000,000:1 |
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06-28-2011, 04:31 PM
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You can't split a screen like that. Use separate cables for each monitor and use the Windows dual display ability to extend your desktop onto the second monitor. You have 3 jacks for monitors - VGA, DVI, and HDMI - you can use any 2 of them if I'm not mistaken.
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