- Mar 30, 2014
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I am building a desktop this summer (May/June) for the first time so that I can have a decently powerful Windows machine alongside my MacBook, and so that I have some experience with the hardware aspect of computers (Computer Science major!). I have selected a barebones kit from TigerDirect that seems to fit the basics of my needs:
TigerDirect Barbones Kit
Includes:
Intel Core i5-4670K Processor
MSI Z87-G41 PC MATE Intel Z87 Motherboard
Patriot Viper Xtreme 8GB Desktop Memory Module
Ultra LSP Series V2 550-Watt Power Supply
ULTRA Etorque Mid-Tower ATX Gaming Case
To my knowledge, this is about all that I need to have a functioning computer that isn't too terribly bad. My price range is between $500 and $600 but I may stretch up to $700. This is also an exercise in how good of a computer can I make with a restricted budget (I'm a college student, here!). So my first question is: am I correct in assuming this is all that I need to have a functioning computer, sans a hard drive?
So from here, I would like to get a video card to up the ante for gaming. I don't do any hardcore gaming like Diablo, WoW, Battlefield, etc., but I would like the graphics capability if I were to so choose to play later on down the road. What kind of graphics cards would you guys recommend?
I also want a wireless card so that I don't always have to be jacked-in. My room is very far from our router and modem so ethernet is out of the question. I was looking at this Wireless card:
Intel 7260HMWDTX1 Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 PCIe plus Bluetooth 4.0 AC1200
since it supports AC and also has Bluetooth. The major issue I've though of is having enough power from the power supply to allow the video and wireless card to work. Many guides always have triple emphasis on MAKE SURE YOUR POWER SUPPLY CAN SUPPLY THE JUICE and it's something I'm very worried with (and very uninformed about).
I have my own mouse and keyboard so that is not an issue. I also get free access for Win7 and 8 through my University so that is also not an issue. What recommendations do you guys have to go from here? Any and all help would be greatly appreciated since I am VERY new at this. Thanks!
TigerDirect Barbones Kit
Includes:
Intel Core i5-4670K Processor
MSI Z87-G41 PC MATE Intel Z87 Motherboard
Patriot Viper Xtreme 8GB Desktop Memory Module
Ultra LSP Series V2 550-Watt Power Supply
ULTRA Etorque Mid-Tower ATX Gaming Case
To my knowledge, this is about all that I need to have a functioning computer that isn't too terribly bad. My price range is between $500 and $600 but I may stretch up to $700. This is also an exercise in how good of a computer can I make with a restricted budget (I'm a college student, here!). So my first question is: am I correct in assuming this is all that I need to have a functioning computer, sans a hard drive?
So from here, I would like to get a video card to up the ante for gaming. I don't do any hardcore gaming like Diablo, WoW, Battlefield, etc., but I would like the graphics capability if I were to so choose to play later on down the road. What kind of graphics cards would you guys recommend?
I also want a wireless card so that I don't always have to be jacked-in. My room is very far from our router and modem so ethernet is out of the question. I was looking at this Wireless card:
Intel 7260HMWDTX1 Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 PCIe plus Bluetooth 4.0 AC1200
since it supports AC and also has Bluetooth. The major issue I've though of is having enough power from the power supply to allow the video and wireless card to work. Many guides always have triple emphasis on MAKE SURE YOUR POWER SUPPLY CAN SUPPLY THE JUICE and it's something I'm very worried with (and very uninformed about).
I have my own mouse and keyboard so that is not an issue. I also get free access for Win7 and 8 through my University so that is also not an issue. What recommendations do you guys have to go from here? Any and all help would be greatly appreciated since I am VERY new at this. Thanks!
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