- Jan 31, 2010
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APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: As soon as the build is definitive
BUDGET RANGE: Below 1300 LEI = below 440 USD (1 USD = 2.97 RON) (keep in mind that the actual value of a dollar differs too)
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Checking e-mail, listening to music, managing Office documents, web browsing non-Flash intensive
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Graphics Card, OS, HDD, Optical Drive
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: emag.ro / evomag.ro / dc-shop.ro (emag.ro has better delivery service, evomag.ro has a greater variety or components, dc-sop.ro has the lowest prices/better local staff/troubleshooting/warranty service but the least variety of components)
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Romania
OVERCLOCKING: No
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: No
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1080
PARTS: (went with dc-shop.ro for the lower prices)
CPU Intel Core i3-2100
Memory KINGSTON DDR3 Kit 2x2GB, CL9, 1333MHz
PSU Corsair CX430, 430W
Motherboard ASROCK H61DE/S3
Case up for suggestions, below 200 LEI, will go with a low-price Asus case otherwise after I see how well-built one is
- I'm looking to make the cheapest system I can without sacrificing the quality of the components. If there are combinations of components I can go with that make the system cheaper but still reliable, I'll choose them
- I'm the least sure about the case, given the general lack of images in a case's gallery. If there's a low-price case you trust that's available, anywhere below 200 LEI, feel free to suggest it, though as already mentioned, the lower the price the better
- I'm going with the built-in Intel HD 2000 CPU/H61 chipset pair and will see how it fares with simple tasks. I considered going with a HD 3000 CPU but I didn't think the performance was needed. Please correct me if I'm wrong.
- the motherboard needs to have a PCI slot to support a video capturing card
- I chose the motherboard with 4 memory slots for future upgradability and/or higher life span in case a memory slot ever fails in the far future, foreseeing that the system will be used far past its supported warranty
- I chose the PSU also for upgradability, specifically for the possibility of adding a video card if ever need be solely for playing 1080p movies on big wide-screen monitors. The only problem is that my experience is only with Corsair and Antec, and I chose the lowest wattage PSU available between them on all three sites. If I can go lower with a different brand and still get quality components, please suggest options as you see fit.
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
If anyone's up for looking through the pages provided, the translation for the categories and other terms are:
Componente PC = PC Components
Procesoare= Processors/CPUs
Placi video = Graphic Cards
Placi de baza = Motherboards
Carcase = Cases -> Numar ventilatoare = Number of fans
Putere sursa = PSU power -> Nu are = No PSU
Memorii = Memory
Surse = Power Supplies
Unitati optice = Optical Disc Recorder
Periferice = Peripherals
Tastaturi = Keyboards
Sortare = Sort by
Cele mai vandure = Most sold
Pret crescator/descrescator = Price ascending/descending
Galerie poze = Image gallery
Fisa specificatii = Specifications file
Link producator = Manufacturer's website link
Comparatii produse = Product comparison
Images and universal component names may help, and hopefully filters are easily understandable, but if more translations are needed feel free to ask.
I'm aware that helping someone through sites in a foreign language requires more patience than normal, and I appreciate any suggestions or advice given about the build. Alternatively, you can use English sites for components suggestions and I'll see if they're available myself, it's completely fine by me.
BUDGET RANGE: Below 1300 LEI = below 440 USD (1 USD = 2.97 RON) (keep in mind that the actual value of a dollar differs too)
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Checking e-mail, listening to music, managing Office documents, web browsing non-Flash intensive
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Graphics Card, OS, HDD, Optical Drive
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: emag.ro / evomag.ro / dc-shop.ro (emag.ro has better delivery service, evomag.ro has a greater variety or components, dc-sop.ro has the lowest prices/better local staff/troubleshooting/warranty service but the least variety of components)
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Romania
OVERCLOCKING: No
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: No
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1080
PARTS: (went with dc-shop.ro for the lower prices)
CPU Intel Core i3-2100
Memory KINGSTON DDR3 Kit 2x2GB, CL9, 1333MHz
PSU Corsair CX430, 430W
Motherboard ASROCK H61DE/S3
Case up for suggestions, below 200 LEI, will go with a low-price Asus case otherwise after I see how well-built one is
- I'm looking to make the cheapest system I can without sacrificing the quality of the components. If there are combinations of components I can go with that make the system cheaper but still reliable, I'll choose them
- I'm the least sure about the case, given the general lack of images in a case's gallery. If there's a low-price case you trust that's available, anywhere below 200 LEI, feel free to suggest it, though as already mentioned, the lower the price the better
- I'm going with the built-in Intel HD 2000 CPU/H61 chipset pair and will see how it fares with simple tasks. I considered going with a HD 3000 CPU but I didn't think the performance was needed. Please correct me if I'm wrong.
- the motherboard needs to have a PCI slot to support a video capturing card
- I chose the motherboard with 4 memory slots for future upgradability and/or higher life span in case a memory slot ever fails in the far future, foreseeing that the system will be used far past its supported warranty
- I chose the PSU also for upgradability, specifically for the possibility of adding a video card if ever need be solely for playing 1080p movies on big wide-screen monitors. The only problem is that my experience is only with Corsair and Antec, and I chose the lowest wattage PSU available between them on all three sites. If I can go lower with a different brand and still get quality components, please suggest options as you see fit.
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
If anyone's up for looking through the pages provided, the translation for the categories and other terms are:
Componente PC = PC Components
Procesoare= Processors/CPUs
Placi video = Graphic Cards
Placi de baza = Motherboards
Carcase = Cases -> Numar ventilatoare = Number of fans
Putere sursa = PSU power -> Nu are = No PSU
Memorii = Memory
Surse = Power Supplies
Unitati optice = Optical Disc Recorder
Periferice = Peripherals
Tastaturi = Keyboards
Sortare = Sort by
Cele mai vandure = Most sold
Pret crescator/descrescator = Price ascending/descending
Galerie poze = Image gallery
Fisa specificatii = Specifications file
Link producator = Manufacturer's website link
Comparatii produse = Product comparison
Images and universal component names may help, and hopefully filters are easily understandable, but if more translations are needed feel free to ask.
I'm aware that helping someone through sites in a foreign language requires more patience than normal, and I appreciate any suggestions or advice given about the build. Alternatively, you can use English sites for components suggestions and I'll see if they're available myself, it's completely fine by me.
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