Well, it's getting to be about that time. I want to replace this desktop computer. I'm looking to make something that'll be able to play ffxvi flawlessly while running firefox, winamp, and other little things, but it probably doesn't help that we don't know it's specifications. I'm hoping to try and make something that will cost 1000 dollars or less, but if it has to go over I can do that as well. I tried to go at this myself a while back but I realized I actually do not know exactly what pieces of hardware a computer needs.
If I'm correct.. I will need a: Case, CPU, Video Card, Sound Card, Fan(s), DVD Drive, MoBo, OS, and Ram. Anything else missing? For the CPU I'm looking to get an i7; probably the cheapest one lol.. for everything else I have absolutely no clue.
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If you're looking to trim costs out and not overclock, most cases have enough air cooling built in to where you don't need to buy additional fans. Most motherboards also have built in HD Audio chips that work well enough if you want to shave off another couple of bucks. And depending on the retailer you buy from, you can get OEM versions of software (particularly your OS) as you are technically the original manufacturer of your own PC.
As for part selection... you'll have to talk to somebody else, I'm like a kid in a candy store when it comes to PC building. >.>; I will definitely run you over the $1000 mark because there's no way I'd be able to bring MYSELF to skimp on any particular component. Just as an example here's my current rig:
Intel Core i7 @ 2.93 GHz
Asus P6T Mobo
6 GB of Corsair Dominator DDR3-1600 RAM
1000W Antec power supply
Antec Twelve Hundred tower
Vista Business 64-bit
BFG Tech Geforce GTX 280 OC
Cheapo $50 DVD-RW drive
And all of that came in just under the $2k mark, not counting the hard drives which I already had. You can probably get a comparable Gigabyte mobo for about $20-30 less, cut the RAM down to the standard Corsair line for about a $50-60 drop, get an Antec Nine Hundred tower for another $50ish shave if I recall, go for a 750W power supply if you aren't planning on upgrading to SLI or Crossfire + a RAID configuration, etc etc... But really I wouldn't anticipate spending less than $1200 on a bare-bones but complete Core i7 system.
As for part selection... you'll have to talk to somebody else, I'm like a kid in a candy store when it comes to PC building. >.>; I will definitely run you over the $1000 mark because there's no way I'd be able to bring MYSELF to skimp on any particular component. Just as an example here's my current rig:
Intel Core i7 @ 2.93 GHz
Asus P6T Mobo
6 GB of Corsair Dominator DDR3-1600 RAM
1000W Antec power supply
Antec Twelve Hundred tower
Vista Business 64-bit
BFG Tech Geforce GTX 280 OC
Cheapo $50 DVD-RW drive
And all of that came in just under the $2k mark, not counting the hard drives which I already had. You can probably get a comparable Gigabyte mobo for about $20-30 less, cut the RAM down to the standard Corsair line for about a $50-60 drop, get an Antec Nine Hundred tower for another $50ish shave if I recall, go for a 750W power supply if you aren't planning on upgrading to SLI or Crossfire + a RAID configuration, etc etc... But really I wouldn't anticipate spending less than $1200 on a bare-bones but complete Core i7 system.
$1,200 is a number I can definitely work with. OS is also not a problem as I'll be getting Windows 7 Profession 64x for free. Maybe even Ultimate if they add it onto the list of things I get for free, right now ultimate is RC onry.
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from what i see on your original list a power supply wasnt there, keep that in mind though the previous poster did remind you.
fans or a liquid cooling system would need to be added. a small set of screwdrivers should be in your tool list if you dont allready have them as well as a baseball cap mounted type headlight. it makes it easier( i love mine for doing pc,s) The only piece of hardware you didnt mention nor did the other poster is a 3.5 floppy, it isnt allways required, but its a hell of a nice convinience for small drivers if you have a second pc to d/l off of.
again the previous poster sounds sorta like me, i get started and cant help going way overbudget cause it is indeed fun to build a pc.
My suggestion is dont rush to get to the final product, take your time hide the cabling and enjoy the process of building you first pc.
When your done you will look back on a happy experience rather than one that frustrated you to no end.
fans or a liquid cooling system would need to be added. a small set of screwdrivers should be in your tool list if you dont allready have them as well as a baseball cap mounted type headlight. it makes it easier( i love mine for doing pc,s) The only piece of hardware you didnt mention nor did the other poster is a 3.5 floppy, it isnt allways required, but its a hell of a nice convinience for small drivers if you have a second pc to d/l off of.
again the previous poster sounds sorta like me, i get started and cant help going way overbudget cause it is indeed fun to build a pc.
My suggestion is dont rush to get to the final product, take your time hide the cabling and enjoy the process of building you first pc.
When your done you will look back on a happy experience rather than one that frustrated you to no end.
satrn wrote:
fans or a liquid cooling system would need to be added
Not for a first-time builder. Stock air cooling is fine for the non-enthusiast who isn't going to overclock any piece of equipment. The most I'd recommend is maybe an alternate CPU fan, but even then, Intel's stock fan for the Core i7 is not awful. And if you plunk down for the Antec case it's already loaded. 5 120mm fans (3 front, 2 back) and a 200mm fan on top, all variable speed.
satrn wrote:
The only piece of hardware you didnt mention nor did the other poster is a 3.5 floppy, it isnt allways required, but its a hell of a nice convinience for small drivers if you have a second pc to d/l off of.
Small drivers simply don't exist anymore. A small flash drive serves the same purpose (even a 256MB one) and is a heck of a lot faster and more reliable. I can't count how many floppies I've scrapped over the years because they attract bad sectors like flies on... well, you know.
I have a cart loaded up with a good rig for 1254 before shipping. dunno how to link it cuz i know the cart is private. if you want to PM me your email i can email the list to you or maybe somebody has another suggestion.
If you could email it to gamemaster53@netzero.net that'd be great. That's my non-professional public, spam/****/etc email. :3
I might be going for the Core i7 2.67Ghz, found it on sale for $200. For Motherboard I'm looking at the Asus P6T Deluxe V2 as a possibility. Anybody have any comments on that? Cases.. I'll probably be looking at probably one of the ones mentioned on here from antec, preferably something with a lot of built in fans. Looking at a 1000W power supply as well.
Also, since I haven't looked into it yet, about how much does DDR3 ram cost? Like say.. 6-9GB?
I might be going for the Core i7 2.67Ghz, found it on sale for $200. For Motherboard I'm looking at the Asus P6T Deluxe V2 as a possibility. Anybody have any comments on that? Cases.. I'll probably be looking at probably one of the ones mentioned on here from antec, preferably something with a lot of built in fans. Looking at a 1000W power supply as well.
Also, since I haven't looked into it yet, about how much does DDR3 ram cost? Like say.. 6-9GB?
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If you believe in the value of mail-in rebates (I don't, personally, as I rarely if ever get them back in the mail) here's 6 GB of high quality memory for under $100. You can't go wrong with Corsair memory -- proven not to be remanufactured/refurbished, and each specific kit of memory modules is tested, certified, and packaged together (instead of individual module testing).
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