- May 23, 2010
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APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: this week or next week
BUDGET RANGE: below @$750 including rebates, tax (CA), and s/h. The less the better.
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: streaming video (youtube, netflix, etc. like watching in full screen, some “high def”), downloading music as well as streaming it, ripping music from many CDs(100+), lots of internet browsing with multiple tabs (10-20), run multiple programs at once (Google Chrome, MS Word, Windows Media Player, varies day by day), photoshop once in a while but nothing serious. The only gaming I do is freecell and online games (addictinggames etc.), once in a while I'll play Rollercoaster Tycoon or Starcraft.
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, OS (going to run Win XP)
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com, frys.com
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA
PARTS PREFERENCES: by brand or type: No real preference. I've been looking at Intel CPU, WD hard drives, don't know much else
OVERCLOCKING: doubt it. maybe in a year or so
CROSSFIRE: no I don't game very much
MONITOR RESOLUTION: don't know. Not much.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Need wireless internet. Just want a basic computer that is relatively inexpensive and will last me for 5-7 years. Needs to be able to handle basic functions such as streaming "high def" video and live internet radio as well as downloading large files such as torrents. I like the idea of USB 3.0 & 6 GB/s SATA.
Items and prices are from Newegg except the case. After comparing to zipzoomfly it was cheaper:
CPU
Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66Ghz LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80605I5750 $199.00
MOBO
Gigabyte GA-P55-USB3 LGA 1156 Intel -55 USD 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard $115.99
RAM
G.Skill Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL7D-4GBRH $109.99
HD
Samsung SpinPoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB SATA2 7200rpm 32MB Hard Drive $79.99
PSU
CORSAIR CMPSU-400CX 400W ATX12V V2.2 80 PLUS Certified Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply $49.99
CASE
Thermaltake V3 Black Edition Value-Performance Mid Tower Gaming Chassis ATX Computer Case $49.99
frys.com
DVDRW
SAMSUNG DVD Burner Black SATA Model SH-S223L LightScribe Support - OEM $21.99
FAN
Scythe S-FLEX SFF21F 120mm Case Fan $19.99
GRAPHICS CARD
SAPPHIRE 100253HDMI Radeon HD 4650 512MB 128-bit GDDR2 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Low Profile Ready Video Card $54.99
WIRELESS CARD
GIGABYTE GN-WP01GS IEEE 802.11b/g PCI Wireless Adapter Up to 54Mbps Wireless Data Rates 64/128 bit WEP, WPA, 802.1x, AES $16.99
^Is this a good choice? It is very hard to find reviews of wireless cards, almost each I've seen has a lot of high and low scores. Is 54Mbps good?
total: @$680 before tax, and s/h
**edited
Questions: Is this a good setup? Have I made any mistakes in compatibility? Should I upgrade or downgrade anything? Is there a difference between USB 3.0 and "True USB 3.0"? Will the motherboard I chose (8 channel audio) be able to play my 2.1 speaker system?
Many thanks to those who review this!
BUDGET RANGE: below @$750 including rebates, tax (CA), and s/h. The less the better.
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: streaming video (youtube, netflix, etc. like watching in full screen, some “high def”), downloading music as well as streaming it, ripping music from many CDs(100+), lots of internet browsing with multiple tabs (10-20), run multiple programs at once (Google Chrome, MS Word, Windows Media Player, varies day by day), photoshop once in a while but nothing serious. The only gaming I do is freecell and online games (addictinggames etc.), once in a while I'll play Rollercoaster Tycoon or Starcraft.
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, OS (going to run Win XP)
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com, frys.com
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA
PARTS PREFERENCES: by brand or type: No real preference. I've been looking at Intel CPU, WD hard drives, don't know much else
OVERCLOCKING: doubt it. maybe in a year or so
CROSSFIRE: no I don't game very much
MONITOR RESOLUTION: don't know. Not much.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Need wireless internet. Just want a basic computer that is relatively inexpensive and will last me for 5-7 years. Needs to be able to handle basic functions such as streaming "high def" video and live internet radio as well as downloading large files such as torrents. I like the idea of USB 3.0 & 6 GB/s SATA.
Items and prices are from Newegg except the case. After comparing to zipzoomfly it was cheaper:
CPU
Intel Core i5-750 Lynnfield 2.66Ghz LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80605I5750 $199.00
MOBO
Gigabyte GA-P55-USB3 LGA 1156 Intel -55 USD 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard $115.99
RAM
G.Skill Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL7D-4GBRH $109.99
HD
Samsung SpinPoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB SATA2 7200rpm 32MB Hard Drive $79.99
PSU
CORSAIR CMPSU-400CX 400W ATX12V V2.2 80 PLUS Certified Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply $49.99
CASE
Thermaltake V3 Black Edition Value-Performance Mid Tower Gaming Chassis ATX Computer Case $49.99
frys.com
DVDRW
SAMSUNG DVD Burner Black SATA Model SH-S223L LightScribe Support - OEM $21.99
FAN
Scythe S-FLEX SFF21F 120mm Case Fan $19.99
GRAPHICS CARD
SAPPHIRE 100253HDMI Radeon HD 4650 512MB 128-bit GDDR2 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Low Profile Ready Video Card $54.99
WIRELESS CARD
GIGABYTE GN-WP01GS IEEE 802.11b/g PCI Wireless Adapter Up to 54Mbps Wireless Data Rates 64/128 bit WEP, WPA, 802.1x, AES $16.99
^Is this a good choice? It is very hard to find reviews of wireless cards, almost each I've seen has a lot of high and low scores. Is 54Mbps good?
total: @$680 before tax, and s/h
**edited
Questions: Is this a good setup? Have I made any mistakes in compatibility? Should I upgrade or downgrade anything? Is there a difference between USB 3.0 and "True USB 3.0"? Will the motherboard I chose (8 channel audio) be able to play my 2.1 speaker system?
Many thanks to those who review this!
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