Hello today i finally finished buying all my components for my new build. I set out to build a cheap pc gaming and workstation with used and new parts. I will be focusing mainly on games, but i do need to have multiple virtual machines running form time to time and some the security software i will be using drain cpu and memory.
I will be modding the case and will post picture of the whole process. Here is my part list:
Xeon 1230v2
UsedAsrock H77M
PNY 16gb 1866 ram
Zotac GTX 970
Used Semi modular EVGA b2 750w
Kingston HyperX Fury 120gb ssd
WD Blue 1TB
1tb sata 2 ssd i have form my old pc
Rosewill Line-M micro atx case $34.99 ( i plan to do multiple mods so stay tuned)
ARCTIC Alpine 11 Rev. 2 CPU Cooler $12.58
I know i could have gone with a 4 generation cpu. but at the time i did not find one ate a good price. Some will say a k cpu would be better but i would have to get better cpu cooling and a compatible mobo. this build is about saving money. I plan to use this for 2 year max, i want to upgrade to amd zen if its any good. I dont know if i should keep the 16gb or sell it and buy some 8gb for a lot less money. I did end up going quite over my initial budget. Kinda lost track of the money i was spending. Initially i want to stay in the 500-550 range. So what do you think about it did i do good on my parts or could i have done better. Anything you would change. and i already have windows licensing my university provides free copies.
I will be modding the case and will post picture of the whole process. Here is my part list:
Xeon 1230v2
UsedAsrock H77M
PNY 16gb 1866 ram
Zotac GTX 970
Used Semi modular EVGA b2 750w
Kingston HyperX Fury 120gb ssd
WD Blue 1TB
1tb sata 2 ssd i have form my old pc
Rosewill Line-M micro atx case $34.99 ( i plan to do multiple mods so stay tuned)
ARCTIC Alpine 11 Rev. 2 CPU Cooler $12.58
I know i could have gone with a 4 generation cpu. but at the time i did not find one ate a good price. Some will say a k cpu would be better but i would have to get better cpu cooling and a compatible mobo. this build is about saving money. I plan to use this for 2 year max, i want to upgrade to amd zen if its any good. I dont know if i should keep the 16gb or sell it and buy some 8gb for a lot less money. I did end up going quite over my initial budget. Kinda lost track of the money i was spending. Initially i want to stay in the 500-550 range. So what do you think about it did i do good on my parts or could i have done better. Anything you would change. and i already have windows licensing my university provides free copies.
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