Want to build.....but what?

[parker420]

Hi....I would like to save some money other than paying for a big name brand.
I am not a gamer, just want solid, smooth performance desk-top. One that will multi-task well. I mainly surf the net, some word proccessing, nothing major.
I would love to stay 500.00 or less if possible.
Please spec out what you think will work for me.
Building in US.......may use NewEgg for components.

Thanks

Steve


(I initially posted this elsewhere....was told it should be here)

 

[aphelion02]

Can you answer these questions?

PLEASE when you POST threads asking for input on system builds tell us...

1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing.

2. What YOUR budget is. A price range is acceptable as long as it's not more than a 20% spread

3. What country YOU will be buying YOUR parts from.

4. IF YOU have a brand preference. That means, are you an Intel-Fanboy, AMD-Fanboy, ATI-Fanboy, nVidia-Fanboy, Seagate-Fanboy, WD-Fanboy, etc.

5. If YOU intend on using any of YOUR current parts, and if so, what those parts are.

6. IF YOU have searched and/or read similar threads.

7. IF YOU plan on overclocking or run the system at default speeds.

8. What resolution YOU plan on gaming with.

9. WHEN do you plan to build it?

10. Don't ask for a build configuration critique or rating if you are thin skinned.


Most key question is if you have an OS, keyboard, mouse, monitor (what resolution), etc. If you don't have any it might be hard to build a sub $500 system.

 

[rob454]

i3-2100k is a nice all around processor, 8gb memory will keep you solid a good couple years, and the board will provide you room for upgradibility. Also you will take advantage of the integrated graphics built into the cpu.



Western Digital Caviar Blue WD5000AAKX 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive $44 shipped
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136769


MSI H67MS-E43 (B3) LGA 1155 Intel H67 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s Micro ATX Intel Motherboard $100 Shipped
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813130584


LG Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM SATA DVD Burner - Bulk - OEM $19 shipped
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827136177

Intel Core i3-2100 Sandy Bridge 3.1GHz 2 x 256KB L2 Cache 3MB L3 Cache LGA 1155 65W Dual-Core Desktop Processor BX80623I32100 $125 shipped
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115078


Antec NSK 4482B Black 0.8mm cold rolled steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 380W Power Supply $100 Shipped (Great case and PSU, I have the older 4480BK)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811129072

G.SKILL Value Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL9D-8GBNT $80 Free ship
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231424


$468 Shipped to your door

 

[parker420]

Can you answer these questions?

PLEASE when you POST threads asking for input on system builds tell us...

1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing.

2. What YOUR budget is. A price range is acceptable as long as it's not more than a 20% spread

3. What country YOU will be buying YOUR parts from.

4. IF YOU have a brand preference. That means, are you an Intel-Fanboy, AMD-Fanboy, ATI-Fanboy, nVidia-Fanboy, Seagate-Fanboy, WD-Fanboy, etc.

5. If YOU intend on using any of YOUR current parts, and if so, what those parts are.

6. IF YOU have searched and/or read similar threads.

7. IF YOU plan on overclocking or run the system at default speeds.

8. What resolution YOU plan on gaming with.

9. WHEN do you plan to build it?

10. Don't ask for a build configuration critique or rating if you are thin skinned.


Most key question is if you have an OS, keyboard, mouse, monitor (what resolution), etc. If you don't have any it might be hard to build a sub $500 system.

Well....I put this thread where you asked.... I think it says my needs....but thank you

 

[aphelion02]

LG DVD Burner - Bulk Black SATA Model GH24NS50 - OEM

APEX Vortex 3610 Black Metal / ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

CORSAIR Builder Series CX430 CMPSU-430CX 430W ATX12V Active PFC Power Supply

G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL9D-8GBXL

ASRock H61M-VS LGA 1155 Intel H61 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard

Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80623I52500K

Total: $505.91 after rebates and promos

Parker: I asked because you didn't answer everything. Do you need windows? Keyboard and mouse? Do you have a monitor?

 

[rob454]

I think Aph and I have too much time on our hands


Aph - you need to switch the CPU to a standard 2500 non K with that Mobo.

 

[aphelion02]

rob, I wanted the k series for the HD3000 graphics. The mobo should support that.

 

[rob454]

Ahh, thats right forgot about the better graphics support on the K series, good one!

 

[parker420]

Parker: I asked because you didn't answer everything. Do you need windows? Keyboard and mouse? Do you have a monitor?

I have everything except Windows.....was gonna worry about that after build.....Thanks for help

 

[aphelion02]

I have everything except Windows.....was gonna worry about that after build.....Thanks for help

In that case, I'm pretty confident you cannot do any better than my build. Pull the trigger I say.

 

[mfenn]

Well....I put this thread where you asked.... I think it says my needs....but thank you

Don't be an ass and just answer the questions in the way that they are posed. Thanks.

LG DVD Burner - Bulk Black SATA Model GH24NS50 - OEM

APEX Vortex 3610 Black Metal / ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case

SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive

CORSAIR Builder Series CX430 CMPSU-430CX 430W ATX12V Active PFC Power Supply

G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL9D-8GBXL

ASRock H61M-VS LGA 1155 Intel H61 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard

Intel Core i5-2500K Sandy Bridge 3.3GHz (3.7GHz Turbo Boost) LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80623I52500K

Total: $500.91 after rebates and promos

Parker: I asked because you didn't answer everything. Do you need windows? Keyboard and mouse? Do you have a monitor?

:thumbsup: Looks good to me!

 

[parker420]

Don't be an ass and just answer the questions in the way that they are posed. Thanks.



:thumbsup: Looks good to me!

Was I just called a ass?

 

[aphelion02]

Take it easy boys.