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This is a fantastic brand. Good Brand
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That's not building a computer.
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800$ and you didn't buy Destiny? For shame.
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800$ and you didn't buy Destiny? For shame.
fuck destiny
I recommend anything Myth recommends
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VerbotenDonkey
800$ and you didn't buy Destiny? For shame.
fuck destiny
I recommend anything Myth recommends
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Maxdoggy
That's the website I used to build my computer.
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Max beat me to it.
Any questions feel free to ask. I built my own rig and I just built a new computer from the ground up for my grandmother.
As for where to get the parts I recommend Newegg. If you sign up with them they also send you pretty good deals in the mail.
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NewEgg + TigerDirect were/are the two places where I go for my computer building needs.
Also, Best Buy for internal/external hard drives without waiting for shipping (they price match NE + TD).
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NewEgg + TigerDirect were/are the two places where I go for my computer building needs.
Also, Best Buy for internal/external hard drives without waiting for shipping (they price match NE + TD).
That is surprising because Best Buy is a rip off when it comes to computer parts lol
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Maxdoggy
NewEgg + TigerDirect were/are the two places where I go for my computer building needs.
Also, Best Buy for internal/external hard drives without waiting for shipping (they price match NE + TD).
That is surprising because Best Buy is a rip off when it comes to computer parts lol
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Blackhawk570
That is surprising because Best Buy is a rip off when it comes to computer parts lol
The only reason I shop there for computer parts on occasion is BECAUSE they price match basically all online retailers as long as they are reputable (Amazon.com [if it's shipped and sold via Amazon], B&HPhoto, Newegg, TigerDirect, Micro Center, etc).
My employee discount there on computer parts is slim to none (especially on hard drives), hence why I price match.
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Maxdoggy
The only reason I shop there for computer parts on occasion is BECAUSE they price match basically all online retailers as long as they are reputable (Amazon.com [if it's shipped and sold via Amazon], B&HPhoto, Newegg, TigerDirect, Micro Center, etc).
My employee discount there on computer parts is slim to none (especially on hard drives), hence why I price match.
You work at best buy? Well I now know who to bitch at when their shit breaks
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If you're going to game on it, just check CPU and GPU benchmarks. A PC is really only the parts inside working together, so the performance of the parts is most all that's important. Given your price range, AMD processors make the most sense.
If you're not going to game on it, and you just want something fast, save the cash, get a quad-core AMD build with a low-end GPU (like $50 max), and 8GB RAM and you'll be set for like 3-4 years.
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Zeta, I slapped this together:
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/anarchyz11/saved/vxMMnQ
It does not include a case, fan, or monitor, since most of those are arbitrary and your preference. Any monitor will do, any ATX case will do.
Also did not include any graphics cards. If you aren't gaming, you wont need them, but here's a recommendation if you do want a semi-decent one to game:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-780-_-Product
Without a GPU, should end around $600 with monitor and other peripherals listed above or not. Extra $100 if you buy the GPU.
Just a suggestion since you said you don't know anything about parts. If you don't trust me, I'm sure Myth can confirm these things. If you have any questions, ask me.
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I've built myself a decent gaming rig on the cheap, if you don't mind gambling, eBay can be very good for getting a slightly used graphics card for a third of its msrp
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Yes I want to play games on I, though I'm not looking to max anything out right now.
Thanks Anarchy I'll look at that.
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Yes I want to play games on I, though I'm not looking to max anything out right now.
Thanks Anarchy I'll look at that.
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Anarchy
Zeta, I slapped this together:
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/anarchyz11/saved/vxMMnQ
It does not include a case, fan, or monitor, since most of those are arbitrary and your preference. Any monitor will do, any ATX case will do.
Also did not include any graphics cards. If you aren't gaming, you wont need them, but here's a recommendation if you do want a semi-decent one to game:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-780-_-Product
Without a GPU, should end around $600 with monitor and other peripherals listed above or not. Extra $100 if you buy the GPU.
Just a suggestion since you said you don't know anything about parts. If you don't trust me, I'm sure Myth can confirm these things. If you have any questions, ask me.
I would recommend getting a beefer power supply then the one listed. Reason being it is only a bronze and at 630w, he will have to upgrade that at some point if he goes to higher end parts. If he wants to stay below 700w I would get a platinum or gold rated power supply. CPU is good, ram is good, Hard drive is good. Here a link to a slightly cheaper ROM drive with Promo code (Ends the 8th) Link Code: EMCWPPH26.
Also keep in mind that the mother board on that list does not have a on board video card. Not that big of a deal if you get a GPU but in the event something were to happen to your GPU you would not have a back up until you can get a replacement card. I personally like to play things safe but that is just me.
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For mobo, please stick with MSI or ASUS. That's all I'm gonna say as you've already got lots helping you out.
Eagle out.
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For mobo, please stick with MSI or ASUS. That's all I'm gonna say as you've already got lots helping you out.
Eagle out.
Gigabyte has been fine for me too.
But really, don't go insanely cheap on mob. It may not have many "stats" to speed up your rig, but it's what brings it all together and is the backbone.
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EagleOne
For mobo, please stick with MSI or ASUS. That's all I'm gonna say as you've already got lots helping you out.
Eagle out.
Gigabyte has been fine for me too.
But really, don't go insanely cheap on mob. It may not have many "stats" to speed up your rig, but it's what brings it all together and is the backbone.
