New build for school ($400-$600)

mag77

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Hey guys, thanks for helping. I am in need of a low price computer for school. I can build the computer myself I just need help picking the parts.

Approximate Purchase Date: Fourth of July sale (weekend)

Budget Range: (e.g.: 300-400) Before / After Rebates; Before / After Shipping

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Maya, Adobe suite, Unity (I am a electronic arts and engineer major).

Are you buying a monitor: Yes, maybe around 22 inches at the most.



Parts to Upgrade: (e.g.: CPU, mobo, RAM) **Include Power Supply Make & Model If Re-using**

Do you need to buy OS: No


Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

Parts Preferences: by brand or type (e.g.: I would like to upgrade to Intel CPU)

Overclocking:No

SLI or Crossfire: No

Your Monitor Resolution: no preference

Additional Comments: I will be using this mostly for school and a little bit of gaming. I'm in need of a low price computer that will be able to handle 3d rendering. I will also need a wireless card

And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: My laptop got stolen and I am in need of a computer for upcoming classes.
 
Solution
Use PC Part Picker.

http://pcpartpicker.com/

It will tell you if your parts are compatible. It will also give you reviews and pricing.

Do not cheap put on the PSU! Most people do that and it causes them tons of problem down the line.

This may be of some help:

http://www.wikihow.com/Build-a-Computer

http://lifehacker.com/5828747/how-to-build-a-computer-f...

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/build-your-own-pc,2...

Google any question (Or ask) so you can start with a full head.
Happy computing!

Nathan Willis

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Use PC Part Picker.

http://pcpartpicker.com/

It will tell you if your parts are compatible. It will also give you reviews and pricing.

Do not cheap put on the PSU! Most people do that and it causes them tons of problem down the line.

This may be of some help:

http://www.wikihow.com/Build-a-Computer

http://lifehacker.com/5828747/how-to-build-a-computer-f...

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/build-your-own-pc,2...

Google any question (Or ask) so you can start with a full head.
Happy computing!
 
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