Prebuilt i5 system for under 1000 including monitor

[entropy1982]

Hey guys,

I am buying this system as a present for someone so it has to be prebuilt. I am not sure if Dell is the best option for something like this. The only components that really matter are that is has about an i5-750, 6gb of ram and everything else is pretty much irrelevant. The monitor I would prefer for it to be 24 inches but 23 is fine too. The computer and monitor don't have to come from the same company. Anyone know of any deals or any other places to buy a prebuilt system?

Thanks in advance for your help.

 

[skuzzzzy]

Hey guys,

I am buying this system as a present for someone so it has to be prebuilt. I am not sure if Dell is the best option for something like this. The only components that really matter are that is has about an i5-750, 6gb of ram and everything else is pretty much irrelevant. The monitor I would prefer for it to be 24 inches but 23 is fine too. The computer and monitor don't have to come from the same company. Anyone know of any deals or any other places to buy a prebuilt system?

Thanks in advance for your help.

1156 is a dual channel socket, 1136 is triple. so best on 1156 would be 4gb or 8gb.

 

[entropy1982]

1156 is a dual channel socket, 1136 is triple. so best on 1156 would be 4gb or 8gb.

i meant at least 6 so i guess i mean 8gb

 

[skuzzzzy]

i meant at least 6 so i guess i mean 8gb

also need a graphics card, or will this not be used for gaming.

 

[entropy1982]

also need a graphics card, or will this not be used for gaming.

this will not be used for gaming... so anything will pretty much do. I know i didn't list all the components that the computer needs i just wanted to give you guys an idea of the type of system i am looking for. He pretty much NEVER games so anything will do as long as it's not like a voodoo2 gfx card from 1998 lol

 

[skuzzzzy]

this will not be used for gaming... so anything will pretty much do. I know i didn't list all the components that the computer needs i just wanted to give you guys an idea of the type of system i am looking for. He pretty much NEVER games so anything will do as long as it's not like a voodoo2 gfx card from 1998 lol

haha i remember my voodoo card and playing redneck rampage amongst other games

 

[skuzzzzy]

this will not be used for gaming... so anything will pretty much do. I know i didn't list all the components that the computer needs i just wanted to give you guys an idea of the type of system i am looking for. He pretty much NEVER games so anything will do as long as it's not like a voodoo2 gfx card from 1998 lol

will a refurb work?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16883220044

or maybe try this site to configure something.

http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/CyberPower_P55_Configurator/
and heres the upgrades and stuff i did,

case: CyberPower CX-9959 Lan Party Case w/ See-Thur Window

freebie: FREE Intel® Bunnyman 4GB USB Drive

cooling fan (heatsink): (Venom Boost Extreme OC Certified) CoolerMaster Hyper TX3 Gaming CPU Cooling Fan

motherboard: (Non SLI/CrossFireX) MSI H55M-P31 Intel H55 Chipset DDR3 LGA1156 mATX w/ Onboard Graphic, HDMI, DVI, 7.1 HD Audio, GbLAN, USB2.0, SATA-II, 1 Gen2 PCIe, 2 PCIe X1 & 1 PCI

motherboard expansion card: [FREE] True 2X USB 3.0 + SATA III Expansion Card

memory: 8GB (2GBx4) DDR3/1600MHz Dual Channel Memory Module

gpu: NVIDIA GeForce GT 240 1GB 16X PCI Express

powersupply: 500 Watts - Sigma SP-500AB ESP 80 Plus Power Supply

monitor: 24" Widescreen 1920x1080 Asus VH242H LCD w/ Built-in Speaker, DVI, & HDMI

os: windows 64bit home edition

$1045

 

[entropy1982]

will a refurb work?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16883220044

or maybe try this site to configure something.

http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/CyberPower_P55_Configurator/
and heres the upgrades and stuff i did,

case: CyberPower CX-9959 Lan Party Case w/ See-Thur Window

freebie: FREE Intel® Bunnyman 4GB USB Drive

cooling fan (heatsink): (Venom Boost Extreme OC Certified) CoolerMaster Hyper TX3 Gaming CPU Cooling Fan

motherboard: (Non SLI/CrossFireX) MSI H55M-P31 Intel H55 Chipset DDR3 LGA1156 mATX w/ Onboard Graphic, HDMI, DVI, 7.1 HD Audio, GbLAN, USB2.0, SATA-II, 1 Gen2 PCIe, 2 PCIe X1 & 1 PCI

motherboard expansion card: [FREE] True 2X USB 3.0 + SATA III Expansion Card

memory: 8GB (2GBx4) DDR3/1600MHz Dual Channel Memory Module

gpu: NVIDIA GeForce GT 240 1GB 16X PCI Express

powersupply: 500 Watts - Sigma SP-500AB ESP 80 Plus Power Supply

monitor: 24" Widescreen 1920x1080 Asus VH242H LCD w/ Built-in Speaker, DVI, & HDMI

os: windows 64bit home edition

$1045

Wow thank you so much for taking your time to do that. I think i'll buy pretty much exactly that. I have seen deals on 24 inch monitors for like 100 dollars less than that. Do you think it's worth looking for something else or just order everything in one package?

 

[skuzzzzy]

Wow thank you so much for taking your time to do that. I think i'll buy pretty much exactly that. I have seen deals on 24 inch monitors for like 100 dollars less than that. Do you think it's worth looking for something else or just order everything in one package?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824005126

$30 less, also has alot of good reviews. but asus makes great monitors. if you can save money by ordering the monitor somewhere else, theres no reason not too.

edit: i looked online cheapest i see a asus monitor is $215, lg is 200 so as long as you can order the lg before sales over id get that.

edit 2: id still think about getting the asus refurb and a matching brand asus monitor with a extended year warranty for extra $60, if your on a budget - Grand Total:* $814.97