My pops and I went around looking computer parts to build a computer when we found this at a yard sale. This is going to be my school computer (graphic design and videogame design/programming), and also gaming in general while possibly streaming. This PC only cost me $50 and I still have $500 to spend. Also next semester I will probably spend an extra $200-$300.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: AMD Athlon II X2 255 3.0GHz Dual-Core Processor ($54.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-S2P Micro ATX AM3 Motherboard ($49.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Patriot Signature 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($83.47 @ Amazon)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($78.49 @ Amazon)
Video Card: GeForce GTS 250 512MB Video Card
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Thermaltake TR2 700W ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($94.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VW22AT-CSM 22.0" Monitor ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: HP DT528A#ABA Wired Standard Keyboard ($19.32 @ Amazon)
Mouse: HP QY778AT Wired Laser Mouse ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Headphones: Panasonic RPHV108W Earbud Headphones ($9.99 @ Adorama)
Total: $742.48
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-14 16:48 EDT-0400)
Approximate Purchase Date: Next week
Budget Range: $500
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Graphic design/gaming at hopefully 1080p/streaming games/Videogame design and programming
Are you buying a monitor: No
Parts to Upgrade: What ever you think I need to upgrade
Do you need to buy OS: Yes
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Amazon/Best Buy/Microcenter/NCIX US/Newegg/Superbiiz/TigerDirect
Location: Casa Grande, Arizona US
Parts Preferences: On my price range I know AMD is probably the best route
Overclocking: Not yet, but when school starts I probably will
SLI or Crossfire: Not yet, but when school starts I probably will
Your Monitor Resolution: 1680x1050
Additional Comments: Needs to stay cool in a room that is frequently hot since I have no AC, I dont care about noise
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Need a computer for school (graphic design and game design/programing) and gaming/streaming
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks
CPU: AMD Athlon II X2 255 3.0GHz Dual-Core Processor ($54.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-78LMT-S2P Micro ATX AM3 Motherboard ($49.99 @ Microcenter)
Memory: Patriot Signature 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($83.47 @ Amazon)
Storage: Hitachi Ultrastar 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($78.49 @ Amazon)
Video Card: GeForce GTS 250 512MB Video Card
Case: Cooler Master N200 MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($44.99 @ Microcenter)
Power Supply: Thermaltake TR2 700W ATX Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($94.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VW22AT-CSM 22.0" Monitor ($139.99 @ Amazon)
Keyboard: HP DT528A#ABA Wired Standard Keyboard ($19.32 @ Amazon)
Mouse: HP QY778AT Wired Laser Mouse ($14.98 @ OutletPC)
Headphones: Panasonic RPHV108W Earbud Headphones ($9.99 @ Adorama)
Total: $742.48
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-03-14 16:48 EDT-0400)
Approximate Purchase Date: Next week
Budget Range: $500
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Graphic design/gaming at hopefully 1080p/streaming games/Videogame design and programming
Are you buying a monitor: No
Parts to Upgrade: What ever you think I need to upgrade
Do you need to buy OS: Yes
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Amazon/Best Buy/Microcenter/NCIX US/Newegg/Superbiiz/TigerDirect
Location: Casa Grande, Arizona US
Parts Preferences: On my price range I know AMD is probably the best route
Overclocking: Not yet, but when school starts I probably will
SLI or Crossfire: Not yet, but when school starts I probably will
Your Monitor Resolution: 1680x1050
Additional Comments: Needs to stay cool in a room that is frequently hot since I have no AC, I dont care about noise
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Need a computer for school (graphic design and game design/programing) and gaming/streaming