Help Build Powerful Non-Gaming PC Up To $2000
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KueB
September 11, 2011 5:19:27 AM
I'm not a gamer (anymore) but want a powerful PC. No need for extreme graphics and such as long as it can perform like a beast.
Approximate Purchase Date: 1-3 weeks
Budget Range: $1000 - $2000 (best for the money)
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Surfing the internet, Microsoft Office, editing and uploading home videos and photos, watching movies, little to no gaming, etc.
Parts Not Required: keyboard, mouse, speakers
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com
Country of Origin: USA
Parts Preferences: Intel second generation processor, SSD for at least OS but wouldn't mind for some storage.
Overclocking: Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe
Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080, 1920x1200
Additional Comments: I'd like an I-7 processor with plenty of memory (16GB? or more), SSD for faster boot and work with files.
Approximate Purchase Date: 1-3 weeks
Budget Range: $1000 - $2000 (best for the money)
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Surfing the internet, Microsoft Office, editing and uploading home videos and photos, watching movies, little to no gaming, etc.
Parts Not Required: keyboard, mouse, speakers
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com
Country of Origin: USA
Parts Preferences: Intel second generation processor, SSD for at least OS but wouldn't mind for some storage.
Overclocking: Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe
Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080, 1920x1200
Additional Comments: I'd like an I-7 processor with plenty of memory (16GB? or more), SSD for faster boot and work with files.
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Outlander_04
September 11, 2011 6:00:32 AM
bowzef
September 11, 2011 6:55:18 AM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
ASRock Z68 Extreme3
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB (4 x 4GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Core i7 2600
if going Overclock get I7 2600k
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Nvidia GT 430
2TB Western Digital black
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
OCZ 120GB SSD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Coolermaster HAF Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
CORSAIR Builder Series CX600
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
LG Blu Ray drive
ASrock Bored's comes with Instant Boot technology
ASRock Z68 Extreme3
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB (4 x 4GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Core i7 2600
if going Overclock get I7 2600k
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Nvidia GT 430
2TB Western Digital black
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
OCZ 120GB SSD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Coolermaster HAF Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
CORSAIR Builder Series CX600
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
LG Blu Ray drive
ASrock Bored's comes with Instant Boot technology
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KueB
September 11, 2011 7:07:59 AM
bowzef
September 11, 2011 7:27:01 AM
pckitty4427
September 11, 2011 7:35:46 AM
bowzef said:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...ASRock Z68 Extreme3
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 16GB (4 x 4GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Core i7 2600
if going Overclock get I7 2600k
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Nvidia GT 430
2TB Western Digital black
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
OCZ 120GB SSD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Coolermaster HAF Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
CORSAIR Builder Series CX600
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
LG Blu Ray drive
ASrock Bored's comes with Instant Boot technology
The CPU's built in graphics will be fine for non-gaming. No separate GPU needed.
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madchemist83
September 11, 2011 7:57:22 AM
everyone seemed to forget about monitor
I would suggest get a IPS panel from Dell
http://www.logicbuy.com/deals/dell-u2312hm-ultrasharp-i...
I would suggest get a IPS panel from Dell
http://www.logicbuy.com/deals/dell-u2312hm-ultrasharp-i...
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KueB
September 11, 2011 2:13:14 PM
KueB
September 11, 2011 2:18:05 PM
madchemist83 said:
everyone seemed to forget about monitorI would suggest get a IPS panel from Dell
http://www.logicbuy.com/deals/dell-u2312hm-ultrasharp-i...
Thanks for pointing that out. I really want to upgrade my 10-year-old monitor which is only 19 inches.
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madchemist83
September 12, 2011 10:01:42 PM
KueB
September 20, 2011 1:02:54 AM
madchemist83
September 20, 2011 3:55:32 AM
008Rohit
September 20, 2011 4:21:14 AM
Processor : Intel Core i7 2600K - $315
HSF : CORSAIR H100 (CWCH100) Extreme Performance Liquid CPU Cooler - $120
Motherboard : ASRock Extreme3 Gen3 Z68 - $125
RAM : 2 x (CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 1866) - $170
Graphics : HIS IceQ X H695QN1G2M Radeon HD 6950 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 - $250
Hard Disk : Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB - $60
SSD : Corsair Force Series 3 CSSD-F120GB3A-BK 2.5" 120GB SATA III Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) - $180
Optical Drive : LITE-ON Black 12X Blu-ray Burner with Blu-ray 3D feature SATA - $100
PSU : CORSAIR Professional Series Gold AX850 (CMPSU-850AX) 850W ATX12V v2.31 / EPS12V v2.92 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply - $190
Case : Corsair Obsidian Series 800D CC800DW Black Aluminum / Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case - $280
Monitor : ASUS VW246H Glossy Black 24" 2ms(GTG) HDMI Widescreen LCD Monitor - $200
Total : $1990 before rebates
The perfect all rounder. Everyone will just keep staring at your PC.
You can even handle games like Crysis 2 at max settings at 1920x1080
Liquid Cooling System to help you overclock the i7 over 5Ghz.
Good Luck with the build.
HSF : CORSAIR H100 (CWCH100) Extreme Performance Liquid CPU Cooler - $120
Motherboard : ASRock Extreme3 Gen3 Z68 - $125
RAM : 2 x (CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 1866) - $170
Graphics : HIS IceQ X H695QN1G2M Radeon HD 6950 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 - $250
Hard Disk : Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB - $60
SSD : Corsair Force Series 3 CSSD-F120GB3A-BK 2.5" 120GB SATA III Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) - $180
Optical Drive : LITE-ON Black 12X Blu-ray Burner with Blu-ray 3D feature SATA - $100
PSU : CORSAIR Professional Series Gold AX850 (CMPSU-850AX) 850W ATX12V v2.31 / EPS12V v2.92 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply - $190
Case : Corsair Obsidian Series 800D CC800DW Black Aluminum / Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case - $280
Monitor : ASUS VW246H Glossy Black 24" 2ms(GTG) HDMI Widescreen LCD Monitor - $200
Total : $1990 before rebates
The perfect all rounder. Everyone will just keep staring at your PC.
You can even handle games like Crysis 2 at max settings at 1920x1080
Liquid Cooling System to help you overclock the i7 over 5Ghz.
Good Luck with the build.
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KueB
September 20, 2011 6:27:21 AM
008Rohit said:
Processor : Intel Core i7 2600K - $315HSF : CORSAIR H100 (CWCH100) Extreme Performance Liquid CPU Cooler - $120
Motherboard : ASRock Extreme3 Gen3 Z68 - $125
RAM : 2 x (CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 1866) - $170
Graphics : HIS IceQ X H695QN1G2M Radeon HD 6950 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 - $250
Hard Disk : Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB - $60
SSD : Corsair Force Series 3 CSSD-F120GB3A-BK 2.5" 120GB SATA III Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) - $180
Optical Drive : LITE-ON Black 12X Blu-ray Burner with Blu-ray 3D feature SATA - $100
PSU : CORSAIR Professional Series Gold AX850 (CMPSU-850AX) 850W ATX12V v2.31 / EPS12V v2.92 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply - $190
Case : Corsair Obsidian Series 800D CC800DW Black Aluminum / Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case - $280
Monitor : ASUS VW246H Glossy Black 24" 2ms(GTG) HDMI Widescreen LCD Monitor - $200
Total : $1990 before rebates
The perfect all rounder. Everyone will just keep staring at your PC.
You can even handle games like Crysis 2 at max settings at 1920x1080
Liquid Cooling System to help you overclock the i7 over 5Ghz.
Good Luck with the build.
I like your build suggestion. I'm not playing games anymore (infant, work, etc.) So I guess I could save on CPU and get air cooling instead. Should I get something better with savings or just keep the money?
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008Rohit
September 20, 2011 6:39:49 AM
madchemist83
September 20, 2011 7:50:05 AM
008Rohit
September 20, 2011 8:04:36 AM
madchemist83
September 20, 2011 8:17:27 AM
KueB
September 23, 2011 6:14:54 AM
penslam
September 23, 2011 10:06:02 AM
KueB
September 23, 2011 12:56:53 PM
penslam
September 23, 2011 4:40:20 PM
KueB said:
It's up to me as she simply hates the idea of desktop taking too much space. I'd say up to $1,500 for 15" if its a desktop replacement.How about IdeaPad Y570 Laptop - 086228U
or Dell xps-l502x. The latter has HD display.
No matter what you buy, get extended warranty and accidental protection plan. They come for less than $200 for 3 years. It's worth it. Let me know if you still need options. They have good deals going on now. You can also wait till Black Friday for better deals.
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KueB said:
It's up to me as she simply hates the idea of desktop taking too much space. I'd say up to $1,500 for 15" if its a desktop replacement.Boom:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
Full HD 1080p, compact 14" form factor, 1TB hard drive, GTX 560, 12GB RAM - everything but the kitchen sink.
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