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07-07-2010, 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Strzelec  SSD is a whole different ball game. Especially with a decent one, you can get insane read and write speeds.
Building the computer is easy. Follow those steps, look in the manual if you have trouble, and definitely remember to discharge yourself. I fried an expensive board like that, learned my lesson the hard way. | Well, technically write speeds aren't exactly great for SSD's - they're probably on par with a regular disk based HD (for the better ones or drives in RAID 0). OS installation will be mostly writes and not so many reads (which is what SSD's really excel at).
Well, we're going a bit off topic here so back to the OP's original question.
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07-07-2010, 04:07 PM
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man have you heard some guy in australia built a system with 21 1TB drives in array...
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07-08-2010, 03:33 PM
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man, this thread takes me back to my highschool days when my frds & I tackled our first computer. It's a definitely a great experience to have. Do it a few times & it'll be as east as cake.
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07-08-2010, 03:59 PM
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Another thing you can do is post up your budget and somebody on here will just configure one for ya and link you to the parts. I know that's what a lot of members have done in the past.
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07-08-2010, 04:41 PM
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#30 | | I bringith the lowerballerith
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Another thing you can do is post up your budget and somebody on here will just configure one for ya and link you to the parts. I know that's what a lot of members have done in the past.
| My budget is $350. I already have a hard drive (500GB 7200 rpm 16mb cache- thats all I know). Not really looking for crazy gaming or video editing- I just want a reliable machine that can run excel with other apps at the same time. Really, this is more for learning than using. I'm on the go most of the time so I rely on my laptop.
Thanks for tips everybody, look forward to sourcing my parts.
Any forums you guys use?
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07-08-2010, 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by sas My budget is $350. I already have a hard drive (500GB 7200 rpm 16mb cache- thats all I know). Not really looking for crazy gaming or video editing- I just want a reliable machine that can run excel with other apps at the same time. Really, this is more for learning than using. I'm on the go most of the time so I rely on my laptop.
Thanks for tips everybody, look forward to sourcing my parts.
Any forums you guys use? | Is this everything BUT the HDD?
so $350 for:
-monitor
-case
-power supply
-motherboard
-processor
-ram
-keyboard
-mouse
if so, that's pretty hard..
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07-09-2010, 12:39 AM
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#32 | | I bringith the lowerballerith
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Is this everything BUT the HDD?
so $350 for:
-monitor
-case
-power supply
-motherboard
-processor
-ram
-keyboard
-mouse
if so, that's pretty hard..
| I have the hard drive, monitor, keyboard, mouse, OS and that's about it. Is $350 not doable?
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07-09-2010, 01:25 AM
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Originally Posted by sas I have the hard drive, monitor, keyboard, mouse, OS and that's about it. Is $350 not doable? | Is doable.
Lots of budget combos on newegg.ca http://www.newegg.ca/Product/ComboBu...t=Combo.432200
Ugly case.
Something from Tiger Direct http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applicatio...847&CatId=3446
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07-09-2010, 05:36 AM
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newegg doesnt ship to canada, do they.. when i emailed them few years ago, they said they dont..
anyways
NCIX NCIX Bundle Deal Intel Celeron Dual Core E3300 & Foxconn G41S-K DDR2 Motherboard & Logisys 460W Case - $149.99 Kingston ValueRAM KVR800D2N5/2G PC2-6400 2GB 1X2GB DDR2-800 240PIN DIMM Memory - $47.99
Total - $225.70
All that includes Case, CPU (dual core celeron), Mobo (onboard sound and video), power supply and Ram.
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07-09-2010, 06:45 AM
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Originally Posted by FerrariEnzo | newegg.ca does
I'd definitely want to go with something more powerful than a Celeron E3300
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07-09-2010, 09:45 AM
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#36 | | I bringith the lowerballerith
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That first one from newegg seems decent no?
And can you guys give some info AMD vs Intel? You don't need much L2 cache if you don't do any video editing correct?
Is 4GB of Ram sufficient thesedays?
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07-09-2010, 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by sas That first one from newegg seems decent no?
And can you guys give some info AMD vs Intel? You don't need much L2 cache if you don't do any video editing correct?
Is 4GB of Ram sufficient thesedays? | 4 gigs its enough you could even go with 2 gigs if you want to stay within your budget.
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07-09-2010, 12:59 PM
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#38 | | I *Fwap* *Fwap* *Fwap* to RS
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Originally Posted by sas I have the hard drive, monitor, keyboard, mouse, OS and that's about it. Is $350 not doable? | $350 is very doable..
I built a new rig 2 weeks ago
500w OCZ modxstream $$29(after MIR)
AMD Athlon x3 440 $81
4gb DDR3 G skill ram $101
Gigabyte DDR3 880gm-udh2 (has onboard Hd 4250 if you want to game @ low settings for newer games) $90
Total with tax.. is like $350~
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07-09-2010, 01:06 PM
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#39 | | Even when im right, revscene.net is still right!
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Newegg.com has great deals that you won't find on Newegg.ca, just order those promo deals and have it shipped to Pt. Roberts, pick them up and clear it through customs yourself. Still worth it IMO.
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07-09-2010, 04:55 PM
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haha i just realized that theres a Newegg.ca.. i only thought there was only newegg.com, the USA one.. haha
damn.. i think i will shop at newegg now..
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07-09-2010, 09:40 PM
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#41 | | I subscribe to the Revscene NWS thread(s)
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Newegg.ca's prices after shipping and taxes end up being pretty close to what you pay at NCIX. At least at NCIX, I get instant gratification.
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07-09-2010, 10:23 PM
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#42 | | To me, there is the Internet and there is RS
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Originally Posted by Hondaracer yea i think i actually fried a HD from static if thats possible.. or else buddy just sold me a faulty HD lol | it has a circuit board, so yes you could have. most ESD (electro static discharge) kills things over time though, so while you might not fry a component immediately, you can greatly shorten it's life by not handling things properly. Quote:
Originally Posted by asian_XL If you know how to disassemble a computer completely, then it's not hard to build one back.
Here's a quick installation guide
1) Prepare the case (open the case up)
2) install the studs on the backplate for motherboard mounting
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3) Install CPU
4) put thermal paste on the CPU
5) Install CPU heatsink and fan
6) Install Ram
7) Mount the Motherboard inside the case
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8) Mount the PSU, Hard Drive, DVD, card reader (USB powered) and video card
9) Fap for 10 minutes celebrating it is half way completed
10) Read the motherboard manual to wire the case (power/LED/USB/reset)
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11) Data cables for HD and DVD
12) Power cables for Case, HD, DVD, Motherboard, Video Card, and Fans.
13) Check video cable, keyboard/mouse cable.
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14) Fap for another 10 minutes celebrating it is 99% completed
15) Testing | The thermal paste is something that many, many people screw up. This is actually where I suggest the OP be the most careful.
I would also suggest running a program like Speedfan after assembly to make sure everything is running well.
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11-03-2010, 02:41 PM
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Ok, time to bump this thread. I have decided I want to be able to run some games- started to play Live for Speed and quite enjoy it. But for the most part, just excel, access, Eviews etc..
Before I pull the trigger and purchase, suggestions/critique?
1. Motherboard: I've decided I'm going to go with an AMD for budget reasons. Should I splurge for an core i3 or 5?
ASUS M4A79XTD Evo $110
2. CPU
AMD Athlon II x4 635 Quad Core Processor $113
3. PSU
This is where I am confused. Can I go with a cheaper option? Am I paying for the name with this choice?
OCZ FATAL1TY 550W $80
4. Ram -4GB
Kingston HyperX KHX1800C9D3K2 $108
5. Video Card
Sapphire Radeon HD 5670 $106
And I already have a 500GB HD and sound card. Last on my list is the case and an optical drive. Anything else I am forgetting?
And more importantly, is this a good way to spend $580? (there are rebates on everything but I didn't factor that in yet).
Can't wait to try and put it together- I think thats what I'm more excited about.
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