rowebil Posted December 25, 2008 Posted December 25, 2008 Okay, I have a Compaq laptop that is starting to pis* me off. It doesn't turn on or anything. JUNK! So I researched the best computer. And I got people saying " built " So, my guess ; the best computer is a computer that you have built. So I wanna build my own computer. I'm in trade school for Information Systems Technology. A senior is building a computer for A+ labs. So I got a good idea on the parts. Last night, while on the internet looking for Best Buy wages, I saw this site. I don't want a high performance computer. I'm not real big in gaming. But a few games here in there. I want a computer that won't freak out on me, and won't crash like Compaq. Blah.. I shop on Newegg a lot, usually for phones and memory cards, camera's etc.. So that will be the place I will like to order from. I'm not running on a high budget. Getting job at best buy, so I'm going to order things, get money, order more etc. Can someone pick me out hardware? I don't know what I'm looking for. The motherboards say processor. Does that mean a processor comes with the motherboard? Onboard processor? Explain.. Thanks people. If I get good replies, I think I'm going to be on this site a lot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuronin Posted December 25, 2008 Posted December 25, 2008 You are talking about 2 different things, you cannot build laptops the way you can build desktops, so are you looking to get a laptop or a desktop? And what do you use it for? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowebil Posted December 25, 2008 Posted December 25, 2008 Noo. I don't wanna build a laptop. I want to build a desktop. I wanna use it for regular daily use, and some gaming. But maybe some pictures editing, video etc. I'm not a gaming person. I probably will play Driver Parallel Lines but that's about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian Posted December 25, 2008 Posted December 25, 2008 First of all Welcome to OCC If this is a simple Office/Home computer this should be a simple inexpensive process. Here is something to get you started: CPU - Intel Q6600 (unless you want to go all out for a Core I7, if so ignore the following recommendations) Motherboard - Asus P5Q Pro Ram - 2X2GB (Mushkin, G.Skill, Patriot are some good ones) Video card - ATI 4830 Case/PSU - Antec Sonata (Antec Earthwatts 500w psu) OS - Windows Vista Home Premium 64bit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuronin Posted December 25, 2008 Posted December 25, 2008 Didn't you read the part about "Low Budget"? I would say Intel Core 2 Duo 7200 Ram- 3-4 GB Patriot, Mushkin, or Corsair Video card- ATI Radeon 4830 or 4850 Asus P5Q Pro looks decent Case- Ultra Aluminus Or the CoolerMaster 690 Power supply- 450+ watts, preferably ULTRA band Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowebil Posted December 25, 2008 Posted December 25, 2008 It looks good. Totalling $426 I picked some open box items. Are their any other places that sell hardware cheaper than Newegg? Highly doubt it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuronin Posted December 25, 2008 Posted December 25, 2008 Tigerdirect is awesome, and you could try using Google shopping to get some REALLY awesome prices. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowebil Posted December 25, 2008 Posted December 25, 2008 Okay. Tigerdirect is more expensive than Newegg. We checked in IST. But my teacher can get educational sales, so that's a plus! I'll check google Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuronin Posted December 25, 2008 Posted December 25, 2008 What parts did you decide to go with anyway? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowebil Posted December 25, 2008 Posted December 25, 2008 What parts did you decide to go with anyway? Right here. I got a few open box items. It like saved $50 on the motherboard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuronin Posted December 25, 2008 Posted December 25, 2008 I think you should get at least an 8800. Or even a ATI 3870, I have two EVGA 8600s and I was dissapointed in them. Get a much better card at a slighty higher price. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowebil Posted December 26, 2008 Posted December 26, 2008 I think you should get at least an 8800. Or even a ATI 3870, I have two EVGA 8600s and I was dissapointed in them. Get a much better card at a slighty higher price. Okay, I'll change that to an 8800. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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