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05-15-2012, 10:55 AM
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New Build With a Budget... Need lots of help... very new at this
Hi Everyone,
I have never built a computer, I have a fairly average knowledge of the parts thats I need, and have done a lot of research on how its done, I have some IT friends that can help me if I get stuck but for the most part want to do it myself, I learn a lot easier that way. I would like to spend $600-$800. The budget does not include Monitor, Keyboard/Mouse, or any other external features. I won't be upset if it's more expensive. If you think there is a part out there that I need and it would be terrible not to include it. I'm willing to spend the extra money for it. I have a case that is about 5-6 years old that I can use, but would also like you to include a case because I don't know how much better they have got in the past few years. I want this computer basically for day to day operations (banking, internet surfing.) I want it to be able to play movies to my tv in decent video quality & sound quality. (blueray) I need it to use a program called softplan. click the link for specs Home Design Software by SoftPlan - What Type of Computer Does SoftPlan Require? I want it to run fast as well. lol! like everyon else. I am thinking of going with Intel just from what I've read (I'm not married to it lol!) and a seperate video card. I need a HDMI outlet so I can hook it up to my TV. I also need something to hook it up to my stereo for surround sound. (computer will be in a different room though not sure how easy this will be). I would also like wireless internet. also why would i need usb 3.0 i was told to make sure i have it. |
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05-15-2012, 12:14 PM
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Gee, that's almost EXACTLY what I just built! You won't be disappointed.
Using Linksys routers, what wireless adapter would be recommended, glc? I was just fixin' to post and ask this in new thread. My apologies to the OP for piggybacking. Promise to not do it again!
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05-15-2012, 12:17 PM
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What model Linksys, Bob?
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05-15-2012, 12:23 PM
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thanks glc, i'm not sure what the wireless router is. Where I live (saskatchewan canada) we get sasktel max which is cable, internet and wireless all through one box.. it's called 2wire or something like that. I don't know if you will get any more ifnormation from this link.. this is the company Product Support Search - Pace
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05-15-2012, 12:28 PM
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also glc, if you yourself was building this computer would you use intel or would AMD be suffiecient because of cost. Or should i stick with Intel.
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05-15-2012, 12:47 PM
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These days, I would only use AMD if I were on a very small budget.
What model is your 2Wire unit? Look on the bottom, it will have a label. I'm afraid that the system is going to have to be redone from scratch if you are in Canada - please put your location in your profile. All links are to Newegg US, pricing and availability are different in Canada. |
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05-15-2012, 12:50 PM
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Another quickie, is the Cat 5 cable used for telephones usable for ethernet? How many conductors in each. Where I'm putting the old computer I have no cable, but my phone system is commercial style and there are telephone lines running to that desk which I might be able to eventually utilize. |
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05-15-2012, 01:40 PM
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If it's true CAT 5, with 4 twisted pairs, it will work, as long as each end is terminated properly.
Newegg.com - Linksys WMP600N Wireless Adapter with Dual-Band IEEE 802.11a/b/g, IEEE 802.11n Draft 2.0 PCI WEP, WPA & WPA2 Personal, WPA & WPA2 Enterprise |
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05-15-2012, 02:04 PM
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Thank you sir!
Again my apologies to the OP. |
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05-15-2012, 06:19 PM
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Don't forget to price match with Direct Canada! They're operated by the same people who own NCIX, but for some reason they have slightly lower prices sometimes. I saved over $100 on my last order by doing that.
You can also price match other stores of course.
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05-15-2012, 06:26 PM
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NCIX price matches any Canadian retailer.
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