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Need help choosing a new desktop
CanalDigger:
After going from a '01 Dell with 256mb RAM to an HPG60 with 4GB RAM two years ago, I was pretty pumped that booting up my comp didn't take 10 minutes.
But this laptop isn't really amazing at playing games(games at low quality are sometimes barely playable) and sometimes can't handle the stress when watching anime in 1080p.
So, I'm thinking in getting a desktop that can handle games and video fairly well.
Also, the battery doesn't fit well and there is no point in having a laptop plugged in all day.
With around a $1000 budget I don't know whether to build something from scratch or get something like an Alienware.
I heard building from scratch is cheaper but then I realized my knowledge about computers is not high enough to know what to buy or who to buy from. I can do fine managing a computer just not designing one.
All I know is that, I'd prefer at least 8gb RAM and I "hear" Nvidia sucks, so I should get something with AMD technology.
Also, I have a NAS(and plan to acquire more external hdd) so the harddrive wouldn't have to be anything special.
I've seen some of the other threads, you guys definitely seem like you know your stuff. Help would be awesome. ;D
Saras:
Tomshardware does ocasional enthuast pc builds for set budget. Here's the last one for 1k$, should be a good starting bet.
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/overclock-radeon-hd-7970-core-i5,3210.html
And Nvidia does not suck. Generally, the preferable option cycles from Nvidia to Ati from one cycle to another, but they are both very much functional at the moment.
CanalDigger:
Like I said, my knowledge with building computer rigs is pretty basic.
Tomshardware.com definitely helps explain a lot for amateurs like me.
Too bad I missed the chance to enter that contest. :-\
I am starting to get the hang of this.
zzzYuyu:
--- Quote from: Saras on June 19, 2012, 04:25:25 AM ---And Nvidia does not suck. Generally, the preferable option cycles from Nvidia to Ati from one cycle to another, but they are both very much functional at the moment.
--- End quote ---
ATI? Oh, you're talking about AMD. Their current releases of the newest graphics cards are pretty much on the same level as Nvidia though.
--- Quote from: CanalDigger on June 19, 2012, 03:30:12 AM ---get something like an Alienware.
--- End quote ---
Don't ever do that. They offer a lot of overkill for ridiculous prices.
kitamesume:
the previous suggestions from the "build me this/that" threads are pretty nice, and all you'd need to do is look them up your area if they're available. as for parts not being available, well you can always look and ask for an alternative.
example:
http://forums.bakabt.me/index.php?topic=34683.0
also a build example:
(click to show/hide)CPU : [$199.99] Intel Core i5-3450 Ivy Bridge 3.1GHz (3.5GHz Turbo) LGA 1155 77W Quad-Core Desktop Processor
MOBO : [$129.99] ASRock Z77 Extreme4-M LGA 1155 Intel Z77 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard
GPU : [$159.99] ASUS HD7770-2GD5 Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition 2GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0
RAM : [$48.99] Mushkin Enhanced Blackline 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 Desktop Memory
SSD : [$95.99] Mushkin Enhanced Chronos MKNSSDCR120GB 2.5" 120GB SATA III MLC (SSD)
HDD : [$119.99] Western Digital Caviar Black WDBAAZ0010HNC-NRSN 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5"
PSU : [$59.99] SeaSonic M12II 520 Bronze 520W 80 PLUS BRONZE Modular Active PFC Power Supply
CASE : [$59.99] IN WIN BR665 Black SECC steel MicroATX Mini Tower Computer Case
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TOTAL : $874.92
for putting the parts together yourself, well experience still is the best way to learn.
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