Roughly $100 each month for a year build

[digitaldefector]

I want a computer that is fast and that won't become antiquated in a couple of years.
I want it to be able to run responsive OS's in virtual box while capturing a hd cam and the desktop with a screen-recorder.

When you're building a PC, what component do you start with?

 

[Deleted member 1300495]

What is your budget?

 

[digitaldefector]

What is your budget?

Around $100 dollars a month, over a year at $1200

I can't afford to spend more than that a month on parts. It would be hell to save over a year and blow the cash all at once. It's nice to look forward to the build buying a part when I can. However I just did a build and I'm dissapointed. I want to try again, hopefully with a better end result.

 

[photonboy]

NVidia's SHADOWPLAY can likely do all the recording you want. Requires a minimum GTX650 I believe.

Are you asking about a $1200 build because it's a bit confusing?

I'll post a $1200 build below. I'm not sure what to recommend for System RAM with your VM's so I'll probably use 16GB.

 

[digitaldefector]

NVidia's SHADOWPLAY can likely do all the recording you want. Requires a minimum GTX650 I believe.

Are you asking about a $1200 build because it's a bit confusing?

I'll post a $1200 build below. I'm not sure what to recommend for System RAM with your VM's so I'll probably use 16GB.

I'm willing to spend in total $1200 on a build. I don't have $1200 in the bank to spend. I do have $100 dollars to spend this month, and the next month $100 and so on, for twelve months at a total of $1200.

I appreciate you making me a build guide, but I don't think that would make sense, since twelve months from now, prices etc will change. That's why I'm asking what part is crucial to buy first, and slowly upgrade over a year. I think the motherboard is the most important part to buy to build on. I want a second opinion. Thanks

 

[photonboy]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3O9J9

That may not be what you want, but it's a starting point for reference. I don't know how you can plan what to buy without planning your build FIRST though.

Spending $100 each month isn't even feasible as some parts cost less and some much more. You really should just put the money aside and build the entire thing once you have the $1200. Besides, if you buy the motherboard you lose a year of the Warranty just having it sit there.

Plus, if you don't even have the other parts it hardly matters what you buy first.

 

[Deleted member 1300495]

This build would have more bang for your buck.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($223.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($29.94 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: MSI Z87-G43 Gaming ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($115.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($74.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($49.99 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 280X 3GB DirectCU II Video Card ($336.13 @ Newegg)
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case ($54.99 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: SeaSonic M12II 650W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($91.01 @ Amazon)
Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer ($14.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($98.25 @ OutletPC)
Total: $1156.25
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-05-21 08:50 EDT-0400)