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12-04-2011, 01:19 PM
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Home/Office PC Build advise
Hi,
Hope someone can help with picking parts for the following: USE:general home/office/casual gaming,web browsing NOT: extreme gaming, movie downloads, online games MUST BE: best bang for the $$$$. Budget: +/- $600 (Canadian). SHOULD BE:Upgradable later. Good quality parts that work together. PARTS NOT NEEDED: keyboard,mouse,speakers,monitor (have ASUS 1440x900). NEW PARTS NEEDED: CPU: MOBO: GRAPHICS CARD: CASE: PSU: HDD: MEMORY: OPTICAL DRIVE: O/S: Windows 7 home Thanks to all for your interest and assistance H. |
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12-04-2011, 01:54 PM
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GLC,
thanks for your quick input. Very thoughtful of you to source Canadian parts. If I can squeeze another $100 out of the pay master where should I invest the cash? CPU? MOBO? GRAPHICS? Thanks, H. |
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12-04-2011, 02:23 PM
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CPU and ram. That would get you an i3 and 8gb.
NCIX.com - Buy Intel Core i3 2120 Dual Core Hyperthreading Processor LGA1155 3.3GHZ Sandy Bridge 3MB - Intel - BX80623I32120 - in Canada NCIX.com - Buy Kingston ValueRAM 8GB (2X4GB) DDR3 1333 CL9 240-PIN SDRAM - Kingston - KVR1333D3N9K2/8G - in Canada The 6770 video card can handle just about any game you can throw at it except the very graphics-intensive ones. |
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12-08-2011, 09:53 PM
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Hi,
after much searching and educating myself I put together a build list for a budget PC that fits into my budget. Who could comment on the listing? Much obliged for any help and suggestions. CPU: NCIX.com - Buy Intel Core i3 2100 Dual Core Hyperthreading Processor LGA1155 3.1GHZ Sandy Bridge 3MB - Intel - BX80623I32100 - in Canada Intel Core i3 2100 Dual Core Hyperthreading Processor LGA1155 3.1GHZ Sandy Bridge 3MB MOTHERBOARD: NCIX.com - Buy Gigabyte GA-P67A-D3-B3 ATX LGA1155 P67 DDR3 2PCI-E16 3PCI-E 2PCI SATA3 USB3.0 CrossFireX Motherboard - Gigabyte - GA-P67A-D3-B3 - in Canada Gigabyte GA-P67A-D3-B3 ATX LGA1155 P67 DDR3 2PCI-E16 3PCI-E 2PCI SATA3 USB3.0 CrossFireX GRAPHICS CARD: NCIX.com - Buy ASUS Radeon HD 6770 DirectCU 850MHZ 1GB 4GHZ DDR5 DVI HDMI VGA DirectX 11 PCI-E Video Card - ASUS - EAH6770 DC/2DI/1GD5 - in Canada ASUS Radeon HD 6770 DirectCU 850MHZ 1GB 4GHZ DDR5 DVI HDMI VGA DirectX 11 PCI-E Video Card RAM: NCIX.com - Buy Kingston ValueRAM KVR1333D3N9/4G 4GB 1X4GB DDR3-1333 240PIN CL9 DIMM Memory - Kingston - KVR1333D3N9/4G - in Canada Kingston ValueRAM KVR1333D3N9/4G 4GB 1X4GB DDR3-1333 240PIN CL9 DIMM Memory OR SIMILAR HDD: NCIX.com - Buy Western Digital WD Caviar Blue 250GB SATA 6GB/S 7200RPM 16MB Cache 3.5IN Internal Hard Drive OEM - Western Digital - WD2500AAKX - in Canada Western Digital WD Caviar Blue 250GB SATA 6GB/S 7200RPM 16MB Cache 3.5IN Internal Hard Drive OEM OPTICAL DRIVE: NCIX.com - Buy ASUS DRW-24B1ST 24X SATA DVD Writer OEM Black - ASUS - DRW-24B1ST Bulk - in Canada ASUS DRW-24B1ST 24X SATA DVD Writer OEM Black OR SIMILAR PSU: NCIX.com - Canada's Premier Computer Store - Online PC Discount Store, Buy Computer Accessories Antec Earthwatts Green 500W Power Supply ATX12V V2.0 Active PFC 80PLUS Bronze 80MM Fan (47698) OR SIMILAR CASE: NCIX.com - Buy Antec Three Hundred Mini Tower Gaming Case 300 ATX 3X5.25 6X3.5INT No PS Front USB & Audio - Antec - THREE HUNDRED - in Canada Antec Three Hundred Mini Tower Gaming Case 300 ATX 3X5.25 6X3.5INT No PS Front USB & Audio (THREE HUNDRED) OR SIMILAR I apologize for the long listing but I hope it gives enough details. |
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12-08-2011, 09:59 PM
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I like glc's build. A little more balanced. I am not fond of that board from experience.That G CPU is underrated for the price.
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12-08-2011, 11:11 PM
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Memory should be installed in pairs for best results, and if you really want a motherboard upgrade, get an Asus P8Z68-V LE or LX.
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12-10-2011, 12:04 PM
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Gentlemen,
thanks for your valued input. I am now going ahead with sourcing (likely from NCIX.ca) the parts that glc suggested. Please let me know if you should have any other hints and tips to make this build go easy. cheers, Hal |
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12-18-2011, 06:42 PM
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Video card
Hello friends,
I am still debating if I should upgrade to a little higher quality HD 6770 video card such as : Gigabyte Radeon HD6770 775MHZ 1GB 4.0GHZ GDDR5 DVI HDMI Display Port PCI-E DIRECTX11 Video Card Gigabyte Radeon HD6770 775MHZ 1GB 4.0GHZ GDDR5 DVI HDMI Display Port PCI-E DIRECTX11 Video Card - Gigabyte - GV-R677D5-1GD or ASUS Radeon HD 6770 DirectCU 850MHZ 1GB 4GHZ DDR5 DVI HDMI VGA DirectX 11 PCI-E Video Card ASUS Radeon HD 6770 DirectCU 850MHZ 1GB 4GHZ DDR5 DVI HDMI VGA DirectX 11 PCI-E Video Card - ASUS - EAH6770 DC/2DI/1GD5 What are your opinions? Thanks again Hal |
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12-18-2011, 06:53 PM
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The Asus is a tad better spec wise and they have better customer support.
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