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I'm trying to find a service that lets you customize a pc and build it for you. I would build it myself but I'm too incompetent. I've looked at Ibuy and Cyberpower but all of the reviews were terrible. Is there a service or retailer that allows you to customize a pc for about $500-$580 that is reliable?
 
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I've been looking on cyberpowers website, and they seem rather fond of the Evga gold 500w, so it may be prudent to actually visibly check what psu you get, before going out spending money on another.
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I would love to save some money and do it myself but I'm just worried about the CPU getting messed up. If I mess that up it's game over. Also my parents wouldn't let me sadly.
 
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Custom built computers in the upper ranges ($1300+) are easy, there's lots of good quality stuff to be added. You are thinking less than $600. What that's ultimately going to mean is that in order to pay the guy to build it, and any other fees incurred and still make some profit, they'd have to build a $300 pc and charge you $600. Even a decent video card is at least over 1/2 that amount.What you'd get for your $600 would have every quality corner cut, the absolute cheapest, low-end parts possible, that would barely be able to load solitaire or ms hearts. If you have it in your mind that building a pc is beyond you capabilities, your best bet would be someplace like Walmart or other store that sells electronics and buy a complete built unit
 
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What if I bought a pc with an Fx-4300 or something and just stick a new GPU in it? I think I can do gpus all you do clip it in and screw it in right? Could I still get a nice deal within my budget?
 
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Yep, sure can, the fx-4300 is a great mid-range CPU that overclocks very well. But don't just pick any one, do some research on the brand and model you are looking at. Some come with good gpus already, upgraded psu's already, and have mobos able to handle mild OC. And you never know, if you can show the parents you are really serious about learning exactly what is worth the value and what it takes to do something the right way, they may decide to let you do it the right way and build your own. It's a big step, and much responsibility, but in the end you can hold your head up and proudly say, "l did this". Take the time, get serious, its well worth the investment.
 
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That is probably what I' going to do. So, would an AMD 7790 need a new psu in this computer? Or is it possible to tell?
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/gamer-xtreme-desktop-8gb-memory-500gb-hard-drive/2541114.p?id=1219074174161&skuId=2541114&st=pcmcat287600050002_categoryid$abcat0501000&cp=1&lp=4
 
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psu connectors are pretty much as is, you really can't put the wrong one in the wrong slot, but to be safe, actually look at where the connectors go, and look how they line up and see how many pins they use. the 20+4 pin is a no-brainer, its huge compared to the rest, but the 4-6-8 pins could be a little confusing. You'll do ok.
 
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Thanks for encouragement! You guys have been a great help.
 
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Ok I'll just order the psu if I need it. Thanks for the tip.
 
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