John Bruh Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 I don't really do much with computers except sufr the net. I run some programs for work that don't take up a lot of space. Ill have a bunch of music on it. So build me something practical cheap! But not junk. And i want a big monitor like 23"+ LCD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unfunnyryan Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 Price range? a core i3 system would probably be best suited for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bruh Posted September 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 I don't want to spend a lot. Build me one cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 an i3 to surf and play music? Pick up something off craigslist for $50 that turns on and runs.. the monitor will getcha though, probably like $150 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bruh Posted September 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 I can get a computer that turns on and runs. But I want something FAST. what can 400 build me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bruh Posted September 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 I have a case and fan too. For perspective I looked at a couple at best buy that were 700. 4gb 1tb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 $400 with or without monitor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spidey2721 Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 BIOSTAR P43D3 LGA 775 Intel P43 ATX Intel Motherboard Model #:P43D3 Item #:N82E16813138185 Return Policy:Standard Return Policy In Stock $69.99 GIGABYTE GV-R567OC-1GI Rev2.0 Radeon HD 5670 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card Model #:GV-R567OC-1GI Rev2.0 Item #:N82E16814125339 Return Policy:VGA Standard Return Policy In Stock $99.99 Intel Pentium Dual-Core E5400 Wolfdale 2.7GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Desktop Processor BX80571E5400 Model #:BX80571E5400 Item #:N82E16819116076 Return Policy:CPU Replacement Only Return Policy In Stock $65.99 G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10600) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F3-10600CL9D-2GBNQ Model #:F3-10600CL9D-2GBNQ Item #:N82E16820231150 Return Policy:Memory Standard Return Policy In Stock $46.99 Western Digital Caviar Blue WD1600AAJS 160GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive Model #:WD1600AAJS Item #:N82E16822136075 Return Policy:Standard Return Policy In Stock $38.99 LITE-ON CD/DVD Burner - Bulk Black SATA Model iHAS124-04 - OEM Model #:iHAS124-04 Item #:N82E16827106289 Return Policy:Standard Return Policy In Stock $17.99 round about ~ $350 without monitor, case, or power supply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bruh Posted September 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 400 without monitor. Also my current computer at work has the inputs by the CD drive to put memory cards in. How much are those? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATS Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 nice machine for the price. Though I would lean toward the i3 architesture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATS Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 Patriot 2GB 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10600) Desktop Memory Model PSD32G13332 Item #: N82E16820220453 Return Policy: Memory Standard Return Policy $67.98 ($33.99 each) Intel BOXDH55HC LGA 1156 Intel H55 HDMI ATX Intel Motherboard Item #: N82E16813121396 Return Policy: Standard Return Policy $99.99 Intel Core i3-540 Clarkdale 3.06GHz LGA 1156 73W Dual-Core Desktop Processor BX80616I3540 Item #: N82E16819115221 Return Policy: CPU Replacement Only Return Policy Protect Your Investment (expand for options) I would go with the i3 platform so later if i needed a upgrade the I7 would be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bruh Posted September 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 nice machine for the price. Though I would lean toward the i3 architesture Why is this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exodus Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 I can get a computer that turns on and runs. But I want something FAST. what can 400 build me? go buy a shuttle barebones PC. small and compact but fast and will do what you need it to do. Can probably get a nice one of those and your LCD for 400 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exodus Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 shoulda got at me months ago I had a nice phenom quad core, with 6gb ram, 2.5TB hard drive space I let go for 300 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spidey2721 Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 (edited) Patriot 2GB 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10600) Desktop Memory Model PSD32G13332 Item #: N82E16820220453 Return Policy: Memory Standard Return Policy $67.98 ($33.99 each) Intel BOXDH55HC LGA 1156 Intel H55 HDMI ATX Intel Motherboard Item #: N82E16813121396 Return Policy: Standard Return Policy $99.99 Intel Core i3-540 Clarkdale 3.06GHz LGA 1156 73W Dual-Core Desktop Processor BX80616I3540 Item #: N82E16819115221 Return Policy: CPU Replacement Only Return Policy Protect Your Investment (expand for options) I would go with the i3 platform so later if i needed a upgrade the I7 would be there. you didnt list the price of that cpu, but microcenter has a i7 you can get for 99.99 which is less then new egg has the i3 listed. scratch that did have. must have been a sale. Edited September 28, 2010 by Spidey2721 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unfunnyryan Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 core i3/p43 motherboard/4gb ram/uprated power supply/monitor can all be had for $400. Don't need a video card since the i3 has processor integrated graphics, and again, you can upgrade to a i5 or i7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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