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Doubt anyone is following this thread, but thanks for those that posted, just got my new rig up and running.
I5-4690K
Asrock Z97M Pro4
8 GB G SKILL Ripjaws 1866
Intel 530 - 120 GB SSD
PNY GTX660 (used)
Antec VP-450
Fractal Designs Core 1000
8.1 Pro
Total cost $647, (K processor was cheaper than the non K, Z97 on sale was the same price as the H97)
I haven't built a system or posted here in a very long time, however, I'm getting back in the game and looking for advice on a budget home system. Is the I3 still a viable processor? Specifically the I3-4130 Haswell?
PC will be used for basic tasks and internet use, price range is $500ish, no components retained, fresh start build, USA build with no brand preferences, build time is within the next few weeks, current resolution is 1024x768 on an old LCD, no overclocking obviously, micro atx form factor, windows 7, on board video, no dvd drive needed.
Here's what I'm currently considering:
Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor
ASRock Z97M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case
SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)
Total Price - $476.46..... Seem fair?
I know it will be slow compared to my work rigs (I7-4770K, 24 gigs, GTX 770) but given the tasks I can't imagine it's going to be terrible? Would I be better off with a pre-built?
Doubt anyone is following this thread, but thanks for those that posted, just got my new rig up and running.
I5-4690K
Asrock Z97M Pro4
8 GB G SKILL Ripjaws 1866
Intel 530 - 120 GB SSD
PNY GTX660 (used)
Antec VP-450
Fractal Designs Core 1000
8.1 Pro
Total cost $647, (K processor was cheaper than the non K, Z97 on sale was the same price as the H97)
I haven't built a system or posted here in a very long time, however, I'm getting back in the game and looking for advice on a budget home system. Is the I3 still a viable processor? Specifically the I3-4130 Haswell?
PC will be used for basic tasks and internet use, price range is $500ish, no components retained, fresh start build, USA build with no brand preferences, build time is within the next few weeks, current resolution is 1024x768 on an old LCD, no overclocking obviously, micro atx form factor, windows 7, on board video, no dvd drive needed.
Here's what I'm currently considering:
Intel Core i3-4130 3.4GHz Dual-Core Processor
ASRock Z97M Pro4 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard
G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory
Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive
Fractal Design Core 1000 USB 3.0 MicroATX Mid Tower Case
SeaSonic 620W 80+ Bronze Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power
Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)
Total Price - $476.46..... Seem fair?
I know it will be slow compared to my work rigs (I7-4770K, 24 gigs, GTX 770) but given the tasks I can't imagine it's going to be terrible? Would I be better off with a pre-built?
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