New Computer- Help

[Jtsnassau]

I have been using an 5 year low level DELL for way to long. It is time for me to upgrade. I am considering building a PC myself if I am going to save money but I have no idea how to choose the pieces.


Approximate Purchase Date: The next week or so. I would purchase today if the deal couldn't be pasted up.

Budget Range: $400 - $500 I guess... I don't mind spending a few extra dollars if it makes a huge difference.

System Usage from Most to Least Important: I do very little on my home machine. I use the internet and stream HD movies to my PS3. I haven't played any games in years.

Are you buying a monitor: I have a 22 inch monitor now that I think I can use.

I choose the parts and I will build it...

Thanks in advance.

 

[cin19]

If you are in USA.

Get the combo for $210, http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1050538

reuse the DVD from the Dell, if it is not the DVD you need get one for $18 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827118067

Plus the OS-win7 for $100. Then you are set.

 

[XXStavrosXX]

See the second build, credits to idroid:

http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?p=33928643#post33928643

EDIT: If you dont wish to purchase a discrete GPU, you may opt for this CPU instead, or opt for the Liano solution from the post above:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103951

 

[idroid]

See the second build, credits to idroid:

http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?p=33928643#post33928643

That's me

 

[Jtsnassau]

Sorry I forgot to mention that I don't need the OS. I have a connection for that.

The Dell I have does not have a DVD player.

I just saw this deal online... I am better off building my own?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883220173&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10440897&PID=404255&SID=272778

 

[geekapproved]

That pentium G build for $402 from idroid is the way to go. And you don't even need the video card if you don't plan on gaming.

 

[idroid]

He must be in USA, his spelling is terrible.

Cin19's build is pathetic at best.

I'd recommend this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1056178&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL091212&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL091212-_-EMC-091212-Index-_-Combo-_-Combo1056178-L0B

Then add a optical drive for $17(or your dells drive)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136247

And a video card:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102988

Not only do you have quite a capable machine, but you can also do some decent gaming with it.

lol, FX CPUs shouldn't be used at all, let me show how you make a decent home/light gaming PC for less than 500$

CPU: Intel Core i3-3220 3.3GHz Dual-Core Processor ($129.99 @ CompUSA)
Motherboard: ASRock H77M Micro ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($69.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair XMS3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($37.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($74.98 @ Amazon)
Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 7770 1GB Video Card ($104.99 @ NCIX US)
Case: Cooler Master RC-361-KKN1 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($36.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Lite-On iHAS124-04 DVD/CD Writer ($15.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $500.90

 

[geekapproved]

The FX-4100 is perfect for someone like him, he's not playing games.

Besides I removed that build after I saw your Pentium build. That Pentium build is perfect for him, he doesn't need a i3 or 7770, hell he doesn't even need the 7750.

 

[idroid]

The FX-4100 is perfect for someone like him, he's not playing games.

Besides I removed that build after I saw your Pentium build. That Pentium build is perfect for him, he doesn't need a i3 or 7770, hell he doesn't even need the 7750.

Ooh... i just wanted to give the OP the option to play some games

 

[idroid]

The FX-4100 is perfect for someone like him, he's not playing games.

Besides I removed that build after I saw your Pentium build. That Pentium build is perfect for him, he doesn't need a i3 or 7770, hell he doesn't even need the 7750.

would you mind taking a look at this: http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/forum2.php?config=tomshardwareus.inc&cat=31&post=363082&page=1&p=1&sondage=0&owntopic=1&trash=0&trash_post=0&print=0&numreponse=0&quote_only=0&new=0&nojs=0

 

[XXStavrosXX]

gj idroid for all the builds you posted, thats really alot of effort.

well on the topic, I just wanted to add that if OP does not want to buy a discrete GPU, a Liano CPU might be a better alternative.

You see the everyday tasks that you use your computer (office, brownsing, watching a movie) does not stress CPU so the differecne in performance in contrast to a Pentium is going to go unnoticed. However, the increased GPU performance will help in more demanding situations, like streaming an HD movie or playing a light game. The way I see it, it gives more options without sacrificing anything important.

 

[Jtsnassau]

http://www.microcenter.com I am thinking about going here to buy the parts if the prices are close.

 

[Jtsnassau]

What do you think?
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/hPSp

I would like to order everything today from Newegg unless I can get a much better deal somewhere else. I am looking to stay under $500 without the OS.
This computer will hardly ever be used for games. I will mostly use it for work (database manipulation), internet and to stream Blue-ray mkv files to my PS3.

I don't think I will ever upgrade this computer after I build it. I am using a Dell with only 1 gig of ram that is over 4 years old now so anything I buy will be an upgrade.

Thanks in advance for your help.

 

[Jtsnassau]

Help!!!!! Lmao I want to order or go to Microcenter today before my wife changes her mind.