I'm looking to build a PC for my college apartment. It'll be used for the typical Office applications and internet, but I would also like to stream media to my TV. The biggest thing will be ripping my DVD collection, so I don't have to haul them up to school.
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: I'll probably the order the bulk of it in two or three weeks (want to see what the next paycheck is like), but I'm willing to order some stuff sooner, to take advantage of any deals that might pop up
BUDGET RANGE: $600-800 after rebates. I would prefer it to be a low as possible, but am willing to go to 800 if necessary for performance reasons. It would be nice if I could save on the PC so that the $800 max could also include the monitor
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: streaming media, schoolwork, occasional light gaming (the only PC games I would play are ones like Age of Empires)
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: monitor (but recommendations would be nice), keyboard, mouse, OS
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg. I've never used tigerdirect, but it seems that a lot of people like it, so I'd be willing to use that. I also have a buddy that lives near a Microcenter, and could pick up stuff for me.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA
PARTS PREFERENCES: I don't really know anything about different brands, so I can't say I have a preference. I'm assuming the CPU should be AMD though, to fit the budget.
OVERCLOCKING: Don't think it would be necessary. Don't know how, but not against trying. SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Same as OC'ing
MONITOR RESOLUTION: Not really sure. I'm planning on getting a 20" widescreen monitor, but I don't know what's recommended for that? 1600x900?
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I'm not worried about having a ton of storage space to start with. I realize that ripping DVDs can fill up even 2Tbs pretty quickly, but 2Tb is the most I want to get for now (maybe not even that much?). I can add more later as necessary.
I would like to have an HDMI output for the TV.
I'm not sure what's necessary for using two monitors, but I would like the computer to have that capability. I'm hoping to have a dual monitor setup in the near future.
Also, I don't want a Blu-ray drive. Just regular DVD
I really do appreciate any help that can be given. Thank you.
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: I'll probably the order the bulk of it in two or three weeks (want to see what the next paycheck is like), but I'm willing to order some stuff sooner, to take advantage of any deals that might pop up
BUDGET RANGE: $600-800 after rebates. I would prefer it to be a low as possible, but am willing to go to 800 if necessary for performance reasons. It would be nice if I could save on the PC so that the $800 max could also include the monitor
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: streaming media, schoolwork, occasional light gaming (the only PC games I would play are ones like Age of Empires)
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: monitor (but recommendations would be nice), keyboard, mouse, OS
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg. I've never used tigerdirect, but it seems that a lot of people like it, so I'd be willing to use that. I also have a buddy that lives near a Microcenter, and could pick up stuff for me.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA
PARTS PREFERENCES: I don't really know anything about different brands, so I can't say I have a preference. I'm assuming the CPU should be AMD though, to fit the budget.
OVERCLOCKING: Don't think it would be necessary. Don't know how, but not against trying. SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Same as OC'ing
MONITOR RESOLUTION: Not really sure. I'm planning on getting a 20" widescreen monitor, but I don't know what's recommended for that? 1600x900?
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I'm not worried about having a ton of storage space to start with. I realize that ripping DVDs can fill up even 2Tbs pretty quickly, but 2Tb is the most I want to get for now (maybe not even that much?). I can add more later as necessary.
I would like to have an HDMI output for the TV.
I'm not sure what's necessary for using two monitors, but I would like the computer to have that capability. I'm hoping to have a dual monitor setup in the near future.
Also, I don't want a Blu-ray drive. Just regular DVD
I really do appreciate any help that can be given. Thank you.
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