$1000 productivity pc (non gaming)

jamla60

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SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: multitasking, learning software eg language programs,surfing,dual monitor set up

PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com, micro center, tiger direct

PARTS PREFERENCES: what ever makes it fast and responsive

OVERCLOCKING: Yes SLI OR CROSSFIRE: no



just want a fast pc guys nothing flashy but really responsive , im talking 1 click program opens and running smooth . some learning programs have 2d sometimes 3d graphics
 
Err you could play games on 1680 x 1050 AA/AF with a HD 5770 so i would say the latest IGP solutions would suffice and save a wee bit on power consumption too ^^ Latest Sandforce based SSDs very very close saturating SATA 3GB/s so hit a chipset with SATA 6GB/s ^^
 
MadAdmiral's build looks good, assuming there will be no gaming, since that wasn't mentioned. Getting an i7-920 is only $9 cheaper.
I have to laugh though, at bdbeall's suggestion that you need a 1000W PSU, although his build is otherwise acceptable. You could combine elements of both of them if you want to save money; bdbeall's CPU/Mobo and RAM (the dual channel kit), and everything else from MadAdmiral's buiild. If you decide you want to play games after all, a 380W Antec Earthwatts PSU will support a HD5770, although I'd probably prefer the 500W version for a little more headroom and longevity.
 

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CPU/Mobo: i7-930 and Gigabyte GA-X58A-UD3R
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.381166

RAM: G.Skill Pi 3x2 GB 1600 mhz CAS Latency 7
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231335

Antec TruePower New TP-650 650W
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371021

Antec Twelve Hundred
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129043

LITE-ON Black 24X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106289

Samsung Spinpoint F3 1 TB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-RSSDailyDeals-_-na-_-na&AID=10521304&PID=3463938&SID=


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what about this was recommended by local dealer ????
 
Besides not having a video device (onboard or discrete)? It's not bad. My only complaints are that the case is way bigger than you need and the PSU is complete overkill. You could easily drop that down and get a cheaper case, allowing you to afford the GPU.
 

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I think MadAdmiral's build is perfect for your needs.

Heck even if you decide you want to do gaming, all you need to do is buy a good graphics card, everything else is top-notch ,even for high-end gaming