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06-04-2011, 03:29 PM
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Need selection help for a new build
It appears my daughters computer has bit the dust. After following the troubleshooting suggestions in Monte Russell's book "Self Computer Repair Unleashed" I have concluded the Mobo has failed, so I'd like to build her another computer. I built the current computer 5 years ago and the parts list are as follows:
Mobo: ASUS A8N-E CPU: AME 3200+ RAM: 1GB Kingston Value RAM Optical: Liteon IT HDD: Seagate Barracuda 80 Gb Video: EVGA e-GeForce 6600GT PSU: Antec Smart Power 2.0 450W I'd like to build a comparable system using newer components. I also suspect the PSU is going bad so I'm planning on replacing it as well. I'd like a good stable, solid system and I don't have any favorites (i.e. Intel vs AMD) - I just want to have something that will work well. She doesn't do much game playing at all that I am aware of, but she does us it for simple internet work, word processing, watching Hulu, and that sort of thing. Will someone make a suggestion(s) as to what I might build? Thank you for your help.
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06-04-2011, 03:40 PM
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About how much do you want to spend? For the applications you listed something could be put together for about $1000. If you want something bare bones then perhaps $600 or so.
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06-04-2011, 03:53 PM
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Thanks for your prompt reply, David M. Fortunately cost isn't a factor (after all she is my daughter and daughters always seem to get what they want from their fathers) but I do plan to reuse the case (Antec Sonata II) keyboard and mouse, and monitor since they are working fine.
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06-05-2011, 08:57 AM
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OK, sorry about not posting a target cost for the computer. I'd like to keep it under $1000, especially since I will be using the existing case, keyboard and mouse and perhaps if compatible with the suggested mobo, the Liteon optical drive. I'm really looking for some help here as I need to get the parts ordered before Weds. as I will be away for about 2 weeks and would like to complete the computer shortly after my return. Thanks again for your help.
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06-05-2011, 12:00 PM
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Thanks for the suggestions, Khalil. I will be putting together the order this evening so the parts will be here when I return. I appreciate your help.
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06-06-2011, 01:10 PM
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Well, using Khalil's suggestions, this is what I will order today:
PSU: Antec EarthWatts EA-500D Green 500W ATX12V v2.3 / EPS12V 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Active PFC Power Supply, N82E16817371035 MOBO: ASUS P8H67-M LE (REV 3.0) LGA 1155 Intel H67 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard, N82E16813131712 CPU: Intel Core i3-2100 Sandy Bridge 3.1GHz 2 x 256KB L2 Cache 3MB L3 Cache LGA 1155 65W Dual-Core Desktop Processor BX80623I32100, N82E16819115078 HDD: Western Digital Caviar Black WD6401AALS 640GB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive, N82E16822136319 RAM: CORSAIR XMS3 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model TW3X4G1333C9, N82E16820145218 PRI OPTICAL: ASUS Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 12X 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 24X DVD Burner - Bulk – OEM, N82E16827135204 VIDEO: ASUS EAH6670/DIS/1GD5 Radeon HD 6670 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card, N82E16814121442 OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit English 1-Pack – OEM, N82E16832116986 and I will reuse the existing parts for the case (Antec Sonata II) keyboard and mouse. |
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06-06-2011, 01:25 PM
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Hi
I'm just curious - I'm a noob trying to learn... Why do you recommend a P67 board + video card instead of using the on chip graphics with an H67 MB? |
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06-06-2011, 03:16 PM
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Very good point - try the internal graphics before you buy a video card.
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