Hi everyone,
This will be my first time building a computer from the ground up, so to say. I'm a little strapped for cash at the moment but, my 10+ year old computer (that I've at since I was 11, 21 now) can't cut it anymore. I've postponed getting a new system for far to long.
I'd like to set up this computer for mainly internet/movie watching right now but, I want it to be able to upgrade to a mid-level gaming rig in the future. Help is needed and very much appreciated
Approximate Purchase Date: As soon as I have a build ready (no later than a week tho)
Budget Range: (500-600) Before Rebates
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Right now Internet/Movies - Later on Gaming (BF3 and Skyrim)
Parts Not Required: Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg.com , Tigerdirect.com , Amazon.com
Country of Origin: USA
Parts Preferences: Mobo with LGA 1155, i3 2100 for now (an i5 for later), 4gb of RAM and Include Windows 7
Overclocking: maybe (for later upgrade)
SLI or Crossfire: No (I'll probably only ever use one strong GPU later on)
Monitor Resolution: 1440x900 (will be getting a 1920x1080 later on)
Additional Comments: In sort
- built to get me by for now but, be able to upgrade later
- Include Windows 7
- Don't need a GPU at the moment but, I will be ge one later as well (something like a 6850 or so, maybe higher), so atleast a 600w psu (to much to less)?
- want it to be as future proof as it can with my budget
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CPU: Intel Core i3-2100 Sandy Bridge 3.1GHz 2 x 256KB L2 Cache 3MB L3 Cache LGA 1155 65W Dual-Core Desktop Processor BX80623I32100
GPU: None for now (will get one later tho)
PSU: Not sure, would a 600w be safe? (Antec or Corsair if you can and of course 80+)
MOBO: I need this to have Dvi and HDMI ports
RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9S-4GBRL - on sale for $34 if I order in the next 48hrs
Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST3500418AS 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive - I don't think I'll need more than a 500gb but, if you can find a bigger one for the same price thats fine
Optical Drive: LG Black 22X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 22X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA CD/DVD Burner - OEM - On sale for the next 48hrs
Case: Haf 922 - I only paid $75 not $100. My friend sold it to me, so Factor in $75 into the budget (I spent a little to much of my budget on the case I know but, its already mine.)
OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit - OEM
Thats all I've found. I need help on the MOBO and PSU (since I want these to work with the future upgrades) I'll get a GPU thats within range of my PSU later on. Thanks in advance for the help.
This will be my first time building a computer from the ground up, so to say. I'm a little strapped for cash at the moment but, my 10+ year old computer (that I've at since I was 11, 21 now) can't cut it anymore. I've postponed getting a new system for far to long.
I'd like to set up this computer for mainly internet/movie watching right now but, I want it to be able to upgrade to a mid-level gaming rig in the future. Help is needed and very much appreciated
Approximate Purchase Date: As soon as I have a build ready (no later than a week tho)
Budget Range: (500-600) Before Rebates
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Right now Internet/Movies - Later on Gaming (BF3 and Skyrim)
Parts Not Required: Keyboard, Mouse, Monitor
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg.com , Tigerdirect.com , Amazon.com
Country of Origin: USA
Parts Preferences: Mobo with LGA 1155, i3 2100 for now (an i5 for later), 4gb of RAM and Include Windows 7
Overclocking: maybe (for later upgrade)
SLI or Crossfire: No (I'll probably only ever use one strong GPU later on)
Monitor Resolution: 1440x900 (will be getting a 1920x1080 later on)
Additional Comments: In sort
- built to get me by for now but, be able to upgrade later
- Include Windows 7
- Don't need a GPU at the moment but, I will be ge one later as well (something like a 6850 or so, maybe higher), so atleast a 600w psu (to much to less)?
- want it to be as future proof as it can with my budget
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CPU: Intel Core i3-2100 Sandy Bridge 3.1GHz 2 x 256KB L2 Cache 3MB L3 Cache LGA 1155 65W Dual-Core Desktop Processor BX80623I32100
GPU: None for now (will get one later tho)
PSU: Not sure, would a 600w be safe? (Antec or Corsair if you can and of course 80+)
MOBO: I need this to have Dvi and HDMI ports
RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9S-4GBRL - on sale for $34 if I order in the next 48hrs
Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST3500418AS 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive - I don't think I'll need more than a 500gb but, if you can find a bigger one for the same price thats fine
Optical Drive: LG Black 22X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 22X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA CD/DVD Burner - OEM - On sale for the next 48hrs
Case: Haf 922 - I only paid $75 not $100. My friend sold it to me, so Factor in $75 into the budget (I spent a little to much of my budget on the case I know but, its already mine.)
OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit - OEM
Thats all I've found. I need help on the MOBO and PSU (since I want these to work with the future upgrades) I'll get a GPU thats within range of my PSU later on. Thanks in advance for the help.
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