- Oct 6, 2009
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APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Less than two weeks or mid January BUDGET RANGE: ~500, preferably just under, but if good buys to really increase longevity, might consider
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: (Gaming, video download/conversion + media storage, office/student stuff, web..blah blah, if it can game and do media, it can do the other stuff
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: OS, kb, monitor, mouse, speakers--maybe case?
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: assume newegg, but any are fine for deals
PARTS PREFERENCES: AMD CPU for budget, have been suggested either Athlon IIx3, x4 or Phenom II x2 550 BE. Help here would be good, currently leaning toward the Athlon II x3.
OVERCLOCKING: Maybe SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Probably not
MONITOR RESOLUTION: using a mediocre LCD until I can afford an upgrade, then just use the current as a 2nd display. Max res now is x768 I think, looking to buy a x900 or x1080 by summer.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Quiet would be nice, as we would like to be able to use this as a HTPC when we get a new TV.
I have a case on hand, cant find it online so I dont have a model or brand, but it seems like it was marketed toward builders. Has a side window and side fan vent. Would need to buy fans, but otherwise I think it is usable, but I really have no idea what to look for. Also, should i get the 500gb Spinpoint F3 or wait for the 1TB to come back in stock on newegg? If the case I have may work, I will sink the money into a better PSU-sound good?
Here is what i built.
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: (Gaming, video download/conversion + media storage, office/student stuff, web..blah blah, if it can game and do media, it can do the other stuff
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: OS, kb, monitor, mouse, speakers--maybe case?
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: assume newegg, but any are fine for deals
PARTS PREFERENCES: AMD CPU for budget, have been suggested either Athlon IIx3, x4 or Phenom II x2 550 BE. Help here would be good, currently leaning toward the Athlon II x3.
OVERCLOCKING: Maybe SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Probably not
MONITOR RESOLUTION: using a mediocre LCD until I can afford an upgrade, then just use the current as a 2nd display. Max res now is x768 I think, looking to buy a x900 or x1080 by summer.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Quiet would be nice, as we would like to be able to use this as a HTPC when we get a new TV.
I have a case on hand, cant find it online so I dont have a model or brand, but it seems like it was marketed toward builders. Has a side window and side fan vent. Would need to buy fans, but otherwise I think it is usable, but I really have no idea what to look for. Also, should i get the 500gb Spinpoint F3 or wait for the 1TB to come back in stock on newegg? If the case I have may work, I will sink the money into a better PSU-sound good?
Here is what i built.
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