Hello.
I've been using computers since around 1997 and know a lot about them including some programming and Linux, etc (even know some machine code and assembly), so I know how they work and can get around them, take them apart, etc, etc. The problem is that they are constantly changing as you all know and I haven't kept up with the latest stuff over the last few years.
The machine that I've happily been using over the last 3 or 4 years is an E-machine's budget computer that has a Pentium D 2.66 ghz, 2 gigs of RAM, a NVIDIA 9600 GT and XP Sp3. I don't play games, all I do is surf, watch videos on Youtube and do a lot of multi-tasking mainly. So at the VERY least I'm looking for something faster than my current computer, which is of course not a fast pc. :lol:
I'm looking to build a fast computer with Windows 7 on it, not because I need FAST, but because I'm a bit of a tech geek and would like a fast computer, but not the fastest or most expensive. I'd like to build a fast pc for around maybe 600-700 dollars, but I can spend a little more if I have too. I don't overclock nor care to and like I said, I'm not a gamer at all although I may once in a blue moon.
I've been doing a little research over the last week and have decided to maybe go with an intel 1155 (SandyBridge) platform and maybe an i5 for now (maybe in the future I could upgrade to and i7). I don't really need a case, since I've got an altec case right now and just bought a new dvd-rw. I've also got a 500W PSU ( I believe, although I'd have to open my case and look).
I've been looking at the ASUS P8p67 mobo (the one Newegg has for $165) is this a good start? I'll probably go with 4 gigs of RAM for now although I don't know what type to get.
any help appreciated.
Thanks
I've been using computers since around 1997 and know a lot about them including some programming and Linux, etc (even know some machine code and assembly), so I know how they work and can get around them, take them apart, etc, etc. The problem is that they are constantly changing as you all know and I haven't kept up with the latest stuff over the last few years.
The machine that I've happily been using over the last 3 or 4 years is an E-machine's budget computer that has a Pentium D 2.66 ghz, 2 gigs of RAM, a NVIDIA 9600 GT and XP Sp3. I don't play games, all I do is surf, watch videos on Youtube and do a lot of multi-tasking mainly. So at the VERY least I'm looking for something faster than my current computer, which is of course not a fast pc. :lol:
I'm looking to build a fast computer with Windows 7 on it, not because I need FAST, but because I'm a bit of a tech geek and would like a fast computer, but not the fastest or most expensive. I'd like to build a fast pc for around maybe 600-700 dollars, but I can spend a little more if I have too. I don't overclock nor care to and like I said, I'm not a gamer at all although I may once in a blue moon.
I've been doing a little research over the last week and have decided to maybe go with an intel 1155 (SandyBridge) platform and maybe an i5 for now (maybe in the future I could upgrade to and i7). I don't really need a case, since I've got an altec case right now and just bought a new dvd-rw. I've also got a 500W PSU ( I believe, although I'd have to open my case and look).
I've been looking at the ASUS P8p67 mobo (the one Newegg has for $165) is this a good start? I'll probably go with 4 gigs of RAM for now although I don't know what type to get.
any help appreciated.
Thanks
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