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09-29-2008, 12:38 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Chicago | | | Help me build a PC for under $500
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Im pretty computer savvy and have built a computer before, but that was like 6 years ago. I am going to be ordering everything from www.tigerdirect.com. There are so many options to choose from regarding motherboard, processor, ram... How do i know what is decent stuff? Im not looking for a hard core gaming PC or anything, but i will be running some recording software, photoshop, and maybe an occasional game of CS. |
09-29-2008, 01:13 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Jawjuh | | | large HD
fast processor
at least 2GB of ram
...if you're computer savvy though, you probably already know that.
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09-29-2008, 01:24 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Eh? | | You'll be recording, so you should aim for a fairly fast processor, a 7200 rpm hard drive, and as Connor said, at least 2 GB of ram. CS can do with pretty much any decent 3D card, so I guess the rest is up to you. Make sure the power supply is enough for the components 
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09-29-2008, 02:35 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Madison, NJ | | | For $500, are you looking to include the OS as well, or just hardware?
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09-29-2008, 02:42 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Chicago | | | Just hardware. |
09-29-2008, 06:11 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Diego/LA | | | My IT guy pulls some amazing deals off geeks.com for me. |
09-29-2008, 07:13 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Amherst, MA | | | Do you have any parts you can reuse, like CD drives or cases or anything of that sort, so you can save money?
When I built my last computer I saved a good chunk by reusing a case and a couple of cd drives. |
09-29-2008, 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by trumpeter Do you have any parts you can reuse, like CD drives or cases or anything of that sort, so you can save money?
When I built my last computer I saved a good chunk by reusing a case and a couple of cd drives. | I am going to be reusing my cd/dvd drives, graphics card, hard drive (although ill probably buy another), and my case at the moment sucks, but im sure i could find another laying around my house. |
09-29-2008, 08:24 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Killadelphia, PA | | | what kind of video card will you be using .. I need to know so I know what chipset on the MB would suit you best
btw I recommend Newegg over Tigerdirect
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09-30-2008, 07:34 AM
| | Pat's the best! | | Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Northern Virginia, USA | | | I used to build my PCs back in the day. These days, if you don't have specific needs such as video games, you're probably better off with an off-the-shelf system at low price points. I am extremely happy with an Emachines desktop I bought last year. |
09-30-2008, 07:42 AM
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I find going to a computer forum better than going to a bassists forum, for computer related advice, but that's just me and my quirky ways
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09-30-2008, 08:18 AM
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I find going to a computer forum better than going to a bassists forum, for computer related advice, but that's just me and my quirky ways | You quirky you.
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