Hello, want to thank anyone in advance for reading my post.
Like many, I'm building my first PC. I really want to get back into it, so I have been doing a lot of research. This computer is definately not meant for gaming, or extreme Graphic/video editing... but more utility.
Can someone rate my build, tell me if all the components are too weak, strong or just right for a computer only being used for the basics?
Will it run solid? Will all my parts work together? Any major red flags? Any suggestions on replacing a part? Total cost is about $550 for all that I listed(not including operating system, keyboard, speakers, etc) how would that compare if I was buying this same PC in a store?
Also I was reading the Rate my build survey and it says that building a computer for anything under $900 is low-grade crappy computer. REALLY??? or is that one person's opinion? Thanks a lot
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Optical Drive
LITE-ON 22X DVD±R DVD Burner with Smart Erase Black IDE Model iHAP322-08 - Retail
Case
COOLER MASTER Centurion 534 RC-534-SKN2-GP Black / Silver Aluminum & Mesh bezel / SECC Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
Monitor
SAMSUNG 933BW High Glossy Black 19" 5ms Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 DC 15000:1(1000:1) - Retail
Video Card
MSI R4350-D512H Radeon HD 4350 512MB 128-bit GDDR2 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card - Retail
PSU
CORSAIR CMPSU-400CX 400W ATX12V V2.2 80 PLUS Certified Power Supply - Retail
Hard Drive
Seagate Barracuda ST3160815AS 160GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive
RAM
Kingston HyperX 2GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Desktop Memory - Retail
Motherboard
GIGABYTE GA-P31-ES3G LGA 775 Intel P31 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
CPU
Intel Pentium E2200 Allendale 2.2GHz 1MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor - Retail
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Also a quick question, when it comes to Motherboard/CPU FSB speeds, I've read it's ideal to get the same FSB speed for both parts. Buy my CPU is 800 and the mobo supports 1033/1066. Should I assume that it will run at 800 and I have room to upgrade for a better CPU down the road? Should I even worry about Specs like this being that it's only going to be used for more every day use?
I very much appreciate any and all feedback. Thanks a lot,
Like many, I'm building my first PC. I really want to get back into it, so I have been doing a lot of research. This computer is definately not meant for gaming, or extreme Graphic/video editing... but more utility.
Can someone rate my build, tell me if all the components are too weak, strong or just right for a computer only being used for the basics?
Will it run solid? Will all my parts work together? Any major red flags? Any suggestions on replacing a part? Total cost is about $550 for all that I listed(not including operating system, keyboard, speakers, etc) how would that compare if I was buying this same PC in a store?
Also I was reading the Rate my build survey and it says that building a computer for anything under $900 is low-grade crappy computer. REALLY??? or is that one person's opinion? Thanks a lot
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Optical Drive
LITE-ON 22X DVD±R DVD Burner with Smart Erase Black IDE Model iHAP322-08 - Retail
Case
COOLER MASTER Centurion 534 RC-534-SKN2-GP Black / Silver Aluminum & Mesh bezel / SECC Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail
Monitor
SAMSUNG 933BW High Glossy Black 19" 5ms Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 DC 15000:1(1000:1) - Retail
Video Card
MSI R4350-D512H Radeon HD 4350 512MB 128-bit GDDR2 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card - Retail
PSU
CORSAIR CMPSU-400CX 400W ATX12V V2.2 80 PLUS Certified Power Supply - Retail
Hard Drive
Seagate Barracuda ST3160815AS 160GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive
RAM
Kingston HyperX 2GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Desktop Memory - Retail
Motherboard
GIGABYTE GA-P31-ES3G LGA 775 Intel P31 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
CPU
Intel Pentium E2200 Allendale 2.2GHz 1MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor - Retail
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Also a quick question, when it comes to Motherboard/CPU FSB speeds, I've read it's ideal to get the same FSB speed for both parts. Buy my CPU is 800 and the mobo supports 1033/1066. Should I assume that it will run at 800 and I have room to upgrade for a better CPU down the road? Should I even worry about Specs like this being that it's only going to be used for more every day use?
I very much appreciate any and all feedback. Thanks a lot,