Hi all I have two Sony Vaio from 2006 and I think it's about time I get a new computer because the computers are extremely slow even after deep cleaning by experts and then finally just reformatting.
The reason I want to build is because I look at dell and hp for 350 bucks and it really looks like I can make a much better and more reliable computer for that same cost.
I want to make two computers please. This is my first time making.
Build one (mine):
Usage Summary: Outlook. Video playing and editing with Camtasia. Firefox and programming in dreamwever, python, C#. Something that lasts for years and years, I've been using my current computer for almost 8 years. Lots of space I download lots of basketball games which arel ike 1-5 gigs each.
Would like to have multi boot, one for XP and one for Win7.
Detail on components needed: 3 displays (One HDMI input/output and two DVI or VGA my monitors are VGA but I can adapter for 5 bucks)
Bonus: I have Sony SRS-A3 speakers because I listen to all my music on my computer. In future I hope to connect my computer to my speakers in the house. So if a sound card makes a difference in sound quality I would like this please.
Cost Range: 400$
Build two (brother):
Usage Summary: Outlook, Internet Browsing, Lots of hard drive space lots of family images uploaded and stored from camera via USB. This computer has also been in use for about 8 years, I need something that is reliable to last another 10 years. Something that lasts for years and years, I've been using my current computer for almost 8 years.
Cost Range: Real Budget, 300$.
Would like to get Intel processor and would like moterhboard to take advantage of all Intel features of the chip as possible. (IE: Smart Response Technology, Smart Connect Technology, Rapid Start Technology, Turbo Boost Technology 2.0) Intel processor also has build in HD graphics 4000 I heard so this saves me from wasting money on a gfx card.
Would like both computers to be silent as they are in room where we sleep. But I really want to keep everything cool, no overheating, so I dont mind multiple fans.
Also operating system is not included in budget please I have those already.
ps: I have microcenter nearby.
The reason I want to build is because I look at dell and hp for 350 bucks and it really looks like I can make a much better and more reliable computer for that same cost.
I want to make two computers please. This is my first time making.
Build one (mine):
Usage Summary: Outlook. Video playing and editing with Camtasia. Firefox and programming in dreamwever, python, C#. Something that lasts for years and years, I've been using my current computer for almost 8 years. Lots of space I download lots of basketball games which arel ike 1-5 gigs each.
Would like to have multi boot, one for XP and one for Win7.
Detail on components needed: 3 displays (One HDMI input/output and two DVI or VGA my monitors are VGA but I can adapter for 5 bucks)
Bonus: I have Sony SRS-A3 speakers because I listen to all my music on my computer. In future I hope to connect my computer to my speakers in the house. So if a sound card makes a difference in sound quality I would like this please.
Cost Range: 400$
Build two (brother):
Usage Summary: Outlook, Internet Browsing, Lots of hard drive space lots of family images uploaded and stored from camera via USB. This computer has also been in use for about 8 years, I need something that is reliable to last another 10 years. Something that lasts for years and years, I've been using my current computer for almost 8 years.
Cost Range: Real Budget, 300$.
Would like to get Intel processor and would like moterhboard to take advantage of all Intel features of the chip as possible. (IE: Smart Response Technology, Smart Connect Technology, Rapid Start Technology, Turbo Boost Technology 2.0) Intel processor also has build in HD graphics 4000 I heard so this saves me from wasting money on a gfx card.
Would like both computers to be silent as they are in room where we sleep. But I really want to keep everything cool, no overheating, so I dont mind multiple fans.
Also operating system is not included in budget please I have those already.
ps: I have microcenter nearby.