My 6 year old p4 system's mobo died last week. I need to replace it very soon. Back in the day I built a handful of machines, and I'm a software developer so I'm not afraid of technology, but I've been out of the game for a long time. I've been reading up on all of the great articles on this site and others.
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: today/this week
BUDGET RANGE: (e.g.: 600-800) $700 before rebates, (without OS)
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: MS Office/Email, PhP Development, Light photoshop, minimal java development. Maybe light gaming.
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: monitors, 500GB WD Green for media, keyboard, mouse, speakers, OS (will be Windows 7)
(e.g.: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, OS) **Include Power Supply Make & Model If Re-using**
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com, not picky
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: US
PARTS PREFERENCES: see below
OVERCLOCKING: Yes, a small bump within stock tolerances one system is stable.
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: No (want to try onboard)
MONITOR RESOLUTION: can't remember, I think dual 1600x1200
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Quiet but not silent. Have a full ATX cheap case, cheap fans, 750W that this is replacing, everything will seem quiet by comparison. I think what I need help with is the mobo, case, and the little accessories like fans, cables, cooling supplies. It's been a long time so I don't remember what all I need. Pretty sold on the SSD for power, noise, and speed.
Suggested Parts:
CPU: i3 530 ~$125
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115222
Video: Want to try integrated graphics (was told dual monitors are supported through HDMI)
Mobo: Gigabyte H55M-UD2H - ~$105
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128421&Tpk=GIGABYTE%20GA-H55M-UD2H
Case: Antec NSK3480 $90
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129035
RAM: 4GB (2x2GB) OCZ Gold ~$110 (Please help double-check timings, voltages, etc. Very open to suggestions)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227483
SSD: Kingston 64 GB SSDNow V-Series SATA - $160
http://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Desktop-Upgrade-SNV125-S2D-64GB/dp/B002BH3UCA/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1265310332&sr=8-3
HDMI Splitter ~ $10
http://www.amazon.com/HDMI-Dual-Premium-Splitter-Cable/dp/B000FMPR0Q
Optical Drive - DVD-RW for around $25-$30.
Fans, Cables, etc: ?
So this is looking like right around $630/650 so far. Thoughts?
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: today/this week
BUDGET RANGE: (e.g.: 600-800) $700 before rebates, (without OS)
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: MS Office/Email, PhP Development, Light photoshop, minimal java development. Maybe light gaming.
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: monitors, 500GB WD Green for media, keyboard, mouse, speakers, OS (will be Windows 7)
(e.g.: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, OS) **Include Power Supply Make & Model If Re-using**
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com, not picky
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: US
PARTS PREFERENCES: see below
OVERCLOCKING: Yes, a small bump within stock tolerances one system is stable.
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: No (want to try onboard)
MONITOR RESOLUTION: can't remember, I think dual 1600x1200
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Quiet but not silent. Have a full ATX cheap case, cheap fans, 750W that this is replacing, everything will seem quiet by comparison. I think what I need help with is the mobo, case, and the little accessories like fans, cables, cooling supplies. It's been a long time so I don't remember what all I need. Pretty sold on the SSD for power, noise, and speed.
Suggested Parts:
CPU: i3 530 ~$125
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115222
Video: Want to try integrated graphics (was told dual monitors are supported through HDMI)
Mobo: Gigabyte H55M-UD2H - ~$105
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128421&Tpk=GIGABYTE%20GA-H55M-UD2H
Case: Antec NSK3480 $90
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129035
RAM: 4GB (2x2GB) OCZ Gold ~$110 (Please help double-check timings, voltages, etc. Very open to suggestions)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227483
SSD: Kingston 64 GB SSDNow V-Series SATA - $160
http://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Desktop-Upgrade-SNV125-S2D-64GB/dp/B002BH3UCA/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1265310332&sr=8-3
HDMI Splitter ~ $10
http://www.amazon.com/HDMI-Dual-Premium-Splitter-Cable/dp/B000FMPR0Q
Optical Drive - DVD-RW for around $25-$30.
Fans, Cables, etc: ?
So this is looking like right around $630/650 so far. Thoughts?