where are good places to buy custom build pc
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la321
February 4, 2014 9:04:24 AM
la321
February 4, 2014 9:11:46 AM
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la321
February 4, 2014 9:50:59 AM
You won't be getting an i7 system in your price range. Fill out all the information in the *How to Ask for New Build or Upgrade Advice* sticky and we will put together a system for your intended use and budget.
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la321
February 4, 2014 10:00:15 AM
I will be using my pc to multitask and use streaming software xsplit to cast anime in 1080p need a pc that will cast 1080p i would like windows 7 home premium and would want to be able to upgrade my processor if needed later on in the future i will buy monitor separate later i'm in Albany,ga this will be my first time with amd
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[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2NbN2) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2NbN2/by_merchant/) / [Benchmarks](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2NbN2/benchmarks/)
Type|Item|Price
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**CPU** | [AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-cpu-fd6300wmhkbox) | $116.97 @ OutletPC
**Motherboard** | [Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-ga970...) | $79.79 @ Newegg
**Memory** | [G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f314900cl9d8...) | $84.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-h...) | $51.93 @ Amazon
**Video Card** | [Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-video-card-gtx760dc2o...) | $239.99 @ Newegg
**Case** | [Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-200r) | $49.99 @ Newegg
**Power Supply** | [SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-s12i...) | $65.99 @ SuperBiiz
**Optical Drive** | [Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-optical-drive-sh22...) | $16.98 @ OutletPC
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-gfc02050) | $89.98 @ OutletPC
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available. | $796.61
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-04 13:18 EST-0500 |
Type|Item|Price
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**CPU** | [AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-cpu-fd6300wmhkbox) | $116.97 @ OutletPC
**Motherboard** | [Gigabyte GA-970A-DS3P ATX AM3+ Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-ga970...) | $79.79 @ Newegg
**Memory** | [G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f314900cl9d8...) | $84.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-h...) | $51.93 @ Amazon
**Video Card** | [Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-video-card-gtx760dc2o...) | $239.99 @ Newegg
**Case** | [Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-200r) | $49.99 @ Newegg
**Power Supply** | [SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-s12i...) | $65.99 @ SuperBiiz
**Optical Drive** | [Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-optical-drive-sh22...) | $16.98 @ OutletPC
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-gfc02050) | $89.98 @ OutletPC
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available. | $796.61
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-04 13:18 EST-0500 |
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la321
February 4, 2014 10:26:50 AM
how do i get these parts from one place i don't want them to be shipping from different places i lknow newegg has the amd fx 8350
i got these specs on here last year the case will change i don't want a door on the case and want to order all at once so they will arrive together
CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($174.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($93.98 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: Mushkin Silverline 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($67.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition 1GB Video Card ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($39.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Amazon)
i got these specs on here last year the case will change i don't want a door on the case and want to order all at once so they will arrive together
CPU: AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor ($174.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 ATX AM3+ Motherboard ($93.98 @ Outlet PC)
Memory: Mushkin Silverline 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($67.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($84.98 @ Outlet PC)
Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition 1GB Video Card ($79.99 @ Newegg)
Case: Fractal Design Define R4 (Black Pearl) ATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: XFX 550W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply ($39.99 @ NCIX US)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NS95 DVD/CD Writer ($14.98 @ Outlet PC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Amazon)
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la321
February 4, 2014 11:21:38 AM
la321
February 4, 2014 11:49:56 AM
here is the list from last time http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1I28x#incompatibilities but it says its incompatible i rather have western digital than seagate is the fractal design r4 a good case?
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la321
February 5, 2014 7:44:34 PM
Camtrip
February 5, 2014 7:53:18 PM
la321 said:
is it really easy to build a computer? can someone help me pick the parts don't know which ones i am loooking for a i7 or amd fx 8350 processor i know that newegg sell the parts but need to pick the right partsBuilding your own pc will require really only one thing from you, TIME. If you're willing to make a time investment to research every part, ask questions, and make mistakes, I GUARANTEE you will receive one of the most rewarding and satisfactory experiences of your life. (and save a fair bit of money too) I HIGHLY recommend building your own. There is so much information, tutorials, and people willing to help you a long the way. You can do it man.
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Camtrip
February 5, 2014 7:58:06 PM
la321 said:
how do i get these parts from one place i don't want them to be shipping from different places i lknow newegg has the amd fx 8350Use pcpart picker (and blanket searches on newegg ex:"650W Power Supply"), generally amazon has the best prices overall. There will probably be a few of the more expensive items for better prices on newegg (or similar seller) and get those one or two items from them.
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la321
February 6, 2014 6:56:35 AM
la321
February 6, 2014 7:43:29 AM
yes i want to get the parts from one place so i don't have to keep entering card number this is the parts from pcpartpicker http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1I28x#incompatibilities its incompatible can someone help? i also would like a 2tb western digital
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Maximanders
February 6, 2014 7:54:02 AM
la321 said:
yes i want to get the parts from one place so i don't have to keep entering card number this is the parts from pcpartpicker http://pcpartpicker.com/p/1I28x#incompatibilities its incompatible can someone help? i also would like a 2tb western digital Get an FX-8320
Get a cheaper case
Spend that money on a better GPU
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la321
February 6, 2014 8:49:03 AM
i got a quote from pc shop they gave me these specs
Lian Li case (V360B) 139.95
PWI 450W PS 48.00
2 4GB DDR3 43.75 87.50
1 Asus SB990F2 199.00 199.00
1 AMD FX 8350 box 214.80 214.80
1 Windows 7 Home Prem 112.00 112.00
1 nVidia GT630 w/1GB 68.00 68.00
1 WD 2TB 98.00 98.00
1 option - cheaper case 75.00 75.00
Ultra mid tower w/450
Subtotal 854.30
Sales Tax 59.80
Freight
Labor
Tip/Misc
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Total $ 914.10
Lian Li case (V360B) 139.95
PWI 450W PS 48.00
2 4GB DDR3 43.75 87.50
1 Asus SB990F2 199.00 199.00
1 AMD FX 8350 box 214.80 214.80
1 Windows 7 Home Prem 112.00 112.00
1 nVidia GT630 w/1GB 68.00 68.00
1 WD 2TB 98.00 98.00
1 option - cheaper case 75.00 75.00
Ultra mid tower w/450
Subtotal 854.30
Sales Tax 59.80
Freight
Labor
Tip/Misc
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Total $ 914.10
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la321
February 6, 2014 8:59:23 AM
what about this pc? http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/ite...
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la321
February 6, 2014 9:44:01 AM
la321
February 6, 2014 9:57:24 AM
i found this case http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
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la321 said:
i will call the shop and go with a better psu is a 650 psu better? i will be using this computer to stream with xsplit a streaming software if anyone is familiar with it in 1080p i can also change the processor if need be later on this shop also offers a warranty It's not the wattage that makes the PSU junk, it's the cheap components inside the PSU. You want to go with a quality PSU from a known good manufacturer. Seasonic and Corsair make good PSUs. At a bare minimum you need to get a PSU with active PFC and at least 80+ certification. If the computer shop doesn't understand those terms and doesn't carry a PSU with those minimum requirements then you are wasting your time there.
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la321 said:
i found this case http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...That looks like a nice case. I'm a little confused. Are you still considering building a computer? Your recent posts have all been about pre-built systems.
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la321
February 6, 2014 10:26:14 AM
Well here's a revision of my build with all the components coming from Newegg.
[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2Oonh) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2Oonh/by_merchant/) / [Benchmarks](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2Oonh/benchmarks/)
Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-cpu-fd6300wmhkbox) | $119.99 @ Newegg
**Motherboard** | [Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-ga970...) | $94.99 @ Newegg
**Memory** | [G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f314900cl9d8...) | $84.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-h...) | $59.99 @ Newegg
**Video Card** | [Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-video-card-gtx760dc2o...) | $262.98 @ Newegg
**Case** | [Corsair Graphite Series 230T Grey ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-cc9011040ww) | $39.99 @ Newegg
**Power Supply** | [SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-s12i...) | $66.30 @ Newegg
**Optical Drive** | [Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-optical-drive-sh22...) | $26.97 @ Newegg
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-gfc02050) | $101.98 @ Newegg
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available. | $843.18
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-06 13:35 EST-0500 |
[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2Oonh) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2Oonh/by_merchant/) / [Benchmarks](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2Oonh/benchmarks/)
Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [AMD FX-6300 3.5GHz 6-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-cpu-fd6300wmhkbox) | $119.99 @ Newegg
**Motherboard** | [Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-ga970...) | $94.99 @ Newegg
**Memory** | [G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f314900cl9d8...) | $84.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-h...) | $59.99 @ Newegg
**Video Card** | [Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-video-card-gtx760dc2o...) | $262.98 @ Newegg
**Case** | [Corsair Graphite Series 230T Grey ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-cc9011040ww) | $39.99 @ Newegg
**Power Supply** | [SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-s12i...) | $66.30 @ Newegg
**Optical Drive** | [Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-optical-drive-sh22...) | $26.97 @ Newegg
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-gfc02050) | $101.98 @ Newegg
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available. | $843.18
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-06 13:35 EST-0500 |
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la321
February 6, 2014 10:39:59 AM
There you go. It goes quite a ways over your $800 budget, but it includes the FX-8350 and a 1TB drive all shipped from Newegg.
[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2OoBb) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2OoBb/by_merchant/) / [Benchmarks](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2OoBb/benchmarks/)
Type|Item|Price
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**CPU** | [AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-cpu-fd8350frhkbox) | $199.99 @ Newegg
**Motherboard** | [Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-ga970...) | $94.99 @ Newegg
**Memory** | [G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f314900cl9d8...) | $84.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-h...) | $59.99 @ Newegg
**Video Card** | [Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-video-card-gtx760dc2o...) | $262.98 @ Newegg
**Case** | [Corsair Graphite Series 230T Grey ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-cc9011040ww) | $39.99 @ Newegg
**Power Supply** | [SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-s12i...) | $66.30 @ Newegg
**Optical Drive** | [Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-optical-drive-sh22...) | $26.97 @ Newegg
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-gfc02050) | $101.98 @ Newegg
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available. | $923.18
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-06 13:42 EST-0500 |
[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2OoBb) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2OoBb/by_merchant/) / [Benchmarks](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2OoBb/benchmarks/)
Type|Item|Price
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**CPU** | [AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-cpu-fd8350frhkbox) | $199.99 @ Newegg
**Motherboard** | [Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-ga970...) | $94.99 @ Newegg
**Memory** | [G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f314900cl9d8...) | $84.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-h...) | $59.99 @ Newegg
**Video Card** | [Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-video-card-gtx760dc2o...) | $262.98 @ Newegg
**Case** | [Corsair Graphite Series 230T Grey ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/corsair-case-cc9011040ww) | $39.99 @ Newegg
**Power Supply** | [SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-s12i...) | $66.30 @ Newegg
**Optical Drive** | [Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-optical-drive-sh22...) | $26.97 @ Newegg
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-gfc02050) | $101.98 @ Newegg
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available. | $923.18
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-06 13:42 EST-0500 |
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la321
February 6, 2014 10:52:21 AM
So your final build would probably look something like this.
[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2OqGj) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2OqGj/by_merchant/) / [Benchmarks](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2OqGj/benchmarks/)
Type|Item|Price
:----|:----|:----
**CPU** | [AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-cpu-fd8350frhkbox) | $199.99 @ Newegg
**Motherboard** | [Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-ga970...) | $94.99 @ Newegg
**Memory** | [G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f314900cl9d8...) | $84.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-h...) | $59.99 @ Newegg
**Video Card** | [Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-video-card-gtx760dc2o...) | $262.98 @ Newegg
**Case** | [NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-case-s210e001) | $55.98 @ Newegg
**Power Supply** | [SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-s12i...) | $66.30 @ Newegg
**Optical Drive** | [Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-optical-drive-sh22...) | $26.97 @ Newegg
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-wn700615) | $99.99 @ Newegg
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available. | $937.18
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-06 14:45 EST-0500 |
I recommend Windows 8.1. I only put Windows 7 in the previous builds because you said that's what you wanted. A new build should go with the newest OS IMO. Once you get over the learning curve it's actually a solid OS. I run Windows 8.1 and don't miss Windows 7.
[PCPartPicker part list](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2OqGj) / [Price breakdown by merchant](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2OqGj/by_merchant/) / [Benchmarks](http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2OqGj/benchmarks/)
Type|Item|Price
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**CPU** | [AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz 8-Core Processor](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-cpu-fd8350frhkbox) | $199.99 @ Newegg
**Motherboard** | [Gigabyte GA-970A-D3P ATX AM3+/AM3 Motherboard](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-ga970...) | $94.99 @ Newegg
**Memory** | [G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/gskill-memory-f314900cl9d8...) | $84.99 @ Newegg
**Storage** | [Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/western-digital-internal-h...) | $59.99 @ Newegg
**Video Card** | [Asus GeForce GTX 760 2GB Video Card](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/asus-video-card-gtx760dc2o...) | $262.98 @ Newegg
**Case** | [NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/nzxt-case-s210e001) | $55.98 @ Newegg
**Power Supply** | [SeaSonic S12II 520W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/seasonic-power-supply-s12i...) | $66.30 @ Newegg
**Optical Drive** | [Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-optical-drive-sh22...) | $26.97 @ Newegg
**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 8.1 - OEM (64-bit)](http://pcpartpicker.com/part/microsoft-os-wn700615) | $99.99 @ Newegg
| | **Total**
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available. | $937.18
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-02-06 14:45 EST-0500 |
I recommend Windows 8.1. I only put Windows 7 in the previous builds because you said that's what you wanted. A new build should go with the newest OS IMO. Once you get over the learning curve it's actually a solid OS. I run Windows 8.1 and don't miss Windows 7.
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la321
February 6, 2014 1:47:04 PM
la321
February 6, 2014 2:32:52 PM
Is it really true that you can't upgrade a processor in dell or any pre built because i was told that the process could be upgraded if the case is changed the pre built i was looking at is the dell xps 8700 http://www.microsoftstore.com/store/msusa/en_US/pdp/Del...
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la321
February 6, 2014 2:43:07 PM
Yes, upgrading the CPU in a pre-buit system is much more difficult or impossible. The BIOS they use for their motherboards is very locked/limited and is often not updated to support new CPUs. They don't have much reason to update the BIOS because they would much rather just sell you a new PC. Sometimes you can update the BIOS and upgrade the CPU, but you're at the mercy of the OEM. Motherboard manufacturers are much better at updating their board BIOS to support new CPUs. They want to be able to sell the same model of motherboard for as long as possible, so they have motivation to update the BIOS as new CPUs come out.
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la321 said:
i would rather upgrade it for free i might use classic shell i heard that the add on is good I'm not sure you understand how the Windows 8 to 8.1 upgrade works. You still have to buy either Windows 8 or 8.1. They are about the same price. If you buy Windows 8 then you have to perform a bunch of updates and then upgrade to Windows 8.1. If you buy 8.1 to begin with you don't have to go through the process of upgrading the OS. I don't see any reason to buy Windows 8 when you can just buy 8.1 for the same price.
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la321
February 6, 2014 3:31:23 PM
oh ok then i will get windows 8.1 and be able to get classic shell and do you know if those specs you included will have a vga connection sinc emy monitor has a vga cable i am also going to see if my sisters friend can help me build the pc since he installed a new part on my pc years ago when i was a kid
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No, the GTX 760 has 2 DVI ports, 1 HDMI port, and one Display-port. You will need to use a DVI To VGA Adapter to connect it to a VGA monitor. That must be a very old monitor. I'm not sure if the GPU comes with an adapter or not.
You can get a nice 1920x1080 monitor for pretty cheap.
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/aoc-monitor-e2260sd
This 1600x900 monitor is even cheaper with free shipping.
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/hp-monitor-w2072a
You can get a nice 1920x1080 monitor for pretty cheap.
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/aoc-monitor-e2260sd
This 1600x900 monitor is even cheaper with free shipping.
http://pcpartpicker.com/part/hp-monitor-w2072a
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la321
February 6, 2014 3:56:43 PM
la321
February 6, 2014 4:38:42 PM
here is the photo http://tinypic.com/r/33zfh44/8
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la321
February 6, 2014 4:57:22 PM
la321
February 6, 2014 6:23:15 PM
wow newegg has pre custom builds didn't know that this is one of them http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168... if a case has flashy lights can the lights be removed i saw that its a fan that has them i saw that there are more than one fans with them one has the lights the other doesn't
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la321 said:
wow newegg has pre custom builds didn't know that this is one of them http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168... if a case has flashy lights can the lights be removed i saw that its a fan that has them i saw that there are more than one fans with them one has the lights the other doesn'tI can tell by the pictures that the 450W PSU included in that build is junk. The little red switch on the back of the PSU is a dead give-away since that means it doesn't have active PFC.
You can do a Google search on how to disable the LED lights in the fans, but I don't know if it's worth it. I'm sure there is a wire that you can cut to disable the lights. You can also buy different fans that don't have LED lights.
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la321
February 6, 2014 7:02:17 PM
Yes, there are stickies in these forums with step-by-step instructions on how to build a computer. This one is right at the top of this sub-section of the forum. Step-by-Step Guide to Building a PC
A Google search for how to build a computer will give you millions of results.
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=step+by+step+guide+to+building+a+c...
If you run into issues with the build this checklist can help you figure out what's causing the problem.
A Google search for how to build a computer will give you millions of results.
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=step+by+step+guide+to+building+a+c...
If you run into issues with the build this checklist can help you figure out what's causing the problem.
"No POST", "system won't boot", and "no video output" troubleshooting checklist
"No POST", "system won't boot", and "no video output" troubleshooting checklist This checklist is a compilation of troubleshooting ideas from many forum members. It's very important to actually perform every step in the checklist if you want to... See full content
"No POST", "system won't boot", and "no video output" troubleshooting checklist This checklist is a compilation of troubleshooting ideas from many forum members. It's very important to actually perform every step in the checklist if you want to... See full content
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la321
February 6, 2014 7:14:02 PM
Thanks is this video good as well http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPIXAtNGGCw the fan that is included in pcpartpicker will the computer run silent not loud how would i transfer my files to the new pc put it on a disk?
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February 6, 2014 8:21:54 PM
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