Newbie Looking for basic system budget 400
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Hi guys, I am trying to build new computer. Just using for mutimedia (downloadings +watching movies). Don't care much about gaming. Only must is usb 3.0 as i have external hard drive which is usb 3.0 and i want to make use of it. I am open for both amd and intel.
Approximate Purchase Date: this week
Budget Range: 400 CND before taxes
System Usage from Most to Least Important: surfing internet, heavy downloading but require usb 3.0
Parts Not Required: keyboard, monitor, mouse, cd drive
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: (: ncix.com , tirgetdirect, canada computers, sig electronics - all Canadian sites)
Country of Origin: (canada)
Parts Preferences: usb 3.0
Overclocking:No
SLI or Crossfire: N
Monitor Resolution: not required
Additional Comments: bit worried about cooling as i will be using mainly for downloading
Approximate Purchase Date: this week
Budget Range: 400 CND before taxes
System Usage from Most to Least Important: surfing internet, heavy downloading but require usb 3.0
Parts Not Required: keyboard, monitor, mouse, cd drive
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: (: ncix.com , tirgetdirect, canada computers, sig electronics - all Canadian sites)
Country of Origin: (canada)
Parts Preferences: usb 3.0
Overclocking:No
SLI or Crossfire: N
Monitor Resolution: not required
Additional Comments: bit worried about cooling as i will be using mainly for downloading
More about : newbie basic system budget 400
Well check out my $450 build in my siggy. That'll be fine, just drop the graphics card and you're good to go. I recommend buying from Canada Computers since they're cheaper.
Guide here: http://www.squidoo.com/electronicandmore
(If you drop the 4830 that'll put you below $400, you can use the integrated graphics on the i3 2100.)
Guide here: http://www.squidoo.com/electronicandmore
(If you drop the 4830 that'll put you below $400, you can use the integrated graphics on the i3 2100.)
Here is what i was thinking about getting:
Gigabyte GA-H61M-USB3-B3 mATX LGA1155 H61 DDR3 1PCI-E16 1PCI-E 2PCI DVI RGB Video Sound Motherboard (11830BD5920) --> 82 bucks (directcanada.com)
Intel Core i3 2100 Dual Core Hyperthreading Processor LGA1155 3.1GHZ Sandy Bridge 3MB --> 115 bucks (directcanada)
OCZ ModXStream Pro 700W ATX 20/24PIN SLI Ready Modular Cables 135mm Fan 80PLUS Power Supply --> 40 bucks after mailinrebate (ncix.ca)
Antec Three Hundred Mini Tower Gaming Case 300 ATX 3X5.25 6X3.5INT No PS Front USB & Audio -> 50 bucks (ncix.ca)
OCZ OCZ3M13332G 2GB 1X2GB DDR3-1333 CL9-9-9-24 1.5V 204PIN SODIMM Memory --> 9 bucks
OCZ OCZ3M13332G 2GB 1X2GB DDR3-1333 CL9-9-9-24 1.5V 204PIN SODIMM Memory --> 9 bucks
Seagate Barracuda Lp 2TB Sata 6GB/S 3.5IN 12MS 5900RPM 64MB Hard Drive Oem *3YR Mfr Warranty* --> 73 (directcanada)
Total 377.00
Gigabyte GA-H61M-USB3-B3 mATX LGA1155 H61 DDR3 1PCI-E16 1PCI-E 2PCI DVI RGB Video Sound Motherboard (11830BD5920) --> 82 bucks (directcanada.com)
Intel Core i3 2100 Dual Core Hyperthreading Processor LGA1155 3.1GHZ Sandy Bridge 3MB --> 115 bucks (directcanada)
OCZ ModXStream Pro 700W ATX 20/24PIN SLI Ready Modular Cables 135mm Fan 80PLUS Power Supply --> 40 bucks after mailinrebate (ncix.ca)
Antec Three Hundred Mini Tower Gaming Case 300 ATX 3X5.25 6X3.5INT No PS Front USB & Audio -> 50 bucks (ncix.ca)
OCZ OCZ3M13332G 2GB 1X2GB DDR3-1333 CL9-9-9-24 1.5V 204PIN SODIMM Memory --> 9 bucks
OCZ OCZ3M13332G 2GB 1X2GB DDR3-1333 CL9-9-9-24 1.5V 204PIN SODIMM Memory --> 9 bucks
Seagate Barracuda Lp 2TB Sata 6GB/S 3.5IN 12MS 5900RPM 64MB Hard Drive Oem *3YR Mfr Warranty* --> 73 (directcanada)
Total 377.00
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