I'm trying to make a computer that will get me through some mid to light video/photo editing and surfing the web. I'm not going to be doing any gaming on this computer. I don't have a lot of money right now so I'd like to get my build (minus the case and power supply, I'm getting those for Christimas) under $300. Can anyone lend me some advice as to where I might be able to shave off a few dollars (be it by getting a cheaper item or just finding a better deal on what I already have)?
Here's what I've got right now:
■Motherboard - GIGABYTE GA-880GM - $95 - Mobo
■CPU - AMD FX 4100 - $110 - CPU
■Hard Drive (250 GB) - SEAGATE ST3250318AS Barracuda - $70 - HDD
■RAM (8 GB) - G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB - $30 - RAM
■Optical Drive - LITE-ON Optical DVD-Burner - $23 - Optical drive
*NOTE: if you notice that I'm missing something or that the parts aren't compatible, please point it out, I'm a noob to this stuff.
Here's what I've got right now:
■Motherboard - GIGABYTE GA-880GM - $95 - Mobo
■CPU - AMD FX 4100 - $110 - CPU
■Hard Drive (250 GB) - SEAGATE ST3250318AS Barracuda - $70 - HDD
■RAM (8 GB) - G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB - $30 - RAM
■Optical Drive - LITE-ON Optical DVD-Burner - $23 - Optical drive
*NOTE: if you notice that I'm missing something or that the parts aren't compatible, please point it out, I'm a noob to this stuff.