Hello i really hope this is enough information for people to help. I am new to this site and i am interested in knowing how much i would save in bulding my own pc. I will be using it for graphic design and, 3d applications so it needs to be fairly high end in the graphics side.
I would like a AMD 64x dual core processor. Or intel duo core 2 [ i am not sure yet which is beter, but i am partial to AMD products]
2gigs of ram DDRSD
DVDrw and doul layer recording
hard drive can be from 100 gigs to 300. cheeper the better as far as space
And as far as GPU the X1800XT seems to be good bang for the buck.
Any case will be fine.
As far as mobos, and power sources go i am a complete rookie
But my big question is, how much would this cost if i make it my self, it seems to be much more expensive to buy all the parts seperate.
LINK TO PC For example, best buy offers a gate way computer 17" LCD flat planel monitor and a crappy printer for 1030 dollars. [all prices USD] The computer is a AMD 64x 4200+ with 2gigs of ram and a 300gig HD. The only drawback is it has integrated graphics, but avaible PCI-E slots to add a better GPU. So whats better get the bundle deal and upgrade from there or build my own?
thanks for any help in advance
I would like a AMD 64x dual core processor. Or intel duo core 2 [ i am not sure yet which is beter, but i am partial to AMD products]
2gigs of ram DDRSD
DVDrw and doul layer recording
hard drive can be from 100 gigs to 300. cheeper the better as far as space
And as far as GPU the X1800XT seems to be good bang for the buck.
Any case will be fine.
As far as mobos, and power sources go i am a complete rookie
But my big question is, how much would this cost if i make it my self, it seems to be much more expensive to buy all the parts seperate.
LINK TO PC For example, best buy offers a gate way computer 17" LCD flat planel monitor and a crappy printer for 1030 dollars. [all prices USD] The computer is a AMD 64x 4200+ with 2gigs of ram and a 300gig HD. The only drawback is it has integrated graphics, but avaible PCI-E slots to add a better GPU. So whats better get the bundle deal and upgrade from there or build my own?
thanks for any help in advance