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System Name | Main PC \\ Plex Server \\ MacBook Pro 14 |
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Processor | Ryzen 7950X \\ i5 12400 |
Motherboard | B650E PG-ITX \\ DeskMini B660 |
Cooling | C14S \\ IS-40X |
Memory | 32GB DDR5 6000C30 \\ 32GB DDR4 3200 |
Video Card(s) | 3080 FE \\ Intel HD |
Storage | 2TB 850X, 2TB 980 Pro \\ 4x2TB SSD |
Display(s) | AW3423 \\ 77” OLED |
Case | NR200P \\ DeskMini B660 |
Audio Device(s) | onboard |
Power Supply | SF750 |
Mouse | G403 Wireless |
Keyboard | TH66 |
Software | Windows 11 |
Last week i saw a local sale on craigslist for some computer parts, i thought it was a really good deal so i decided to pick it up...it included a phenom 9950, m3a32-mvp deluxe, and 4gb of ddr2-1066 for $125
i thought to myself, hey why not, i could always use another backup computer
i did have a spare 500gb hd, 8800gt, all i really needed was a psu, case, and optical drive
i ordered a raidmax iceberg (i know what your thinking, but its an ALL aluminum case for only 69.99, plus TPU's review of it was pretty good), and an antec EA500-D for 49.99
total cost of building the computer comes to approximately $285(maybe $30 more if i decide to get a better cooler) for me after shipping and tax
I decided to check out Microcenter's website today after a long absence (i have one local towards me), and saw that they were giving away motherboards, or have them at a steep discount, when you buy an AMD processor, and then didn't feel as great...good, but not great about my new computer.
do you guys think its worth it to sell the cpu/mobo/ram combo and go for an Athlon II X4 with one of their free motherboards? Keep in mind my phenom is the 125w model. I'd like to use this computer to replace my old living room computer for basic usage, and also used it as a sort of central hub in my home network. let's assume i can sell the cpu/mobo/ram for $125 on ebay or something, i'd like to keep the cost comparable, as i didn't need the pc...its an addiction i tell ya
i thought to myself, hey why not, i could always use another backup computer
i did have a spare 500gb hd, 8800gt, all i really needed was a psu, case, and optical drive
i ordered a raidmax iceberg (i know what your thinking, but its an ALL aluminum case for only 69.99, plus TPU's review of it was pretty good), and an antec EA500-D for 49.99
total cost of building the computer comes to approximately $285(maybe $30 more if i decide to get a better cooler) for me after shipping and tax
I decided to check out Microcenter's website today after a long absence (i have one local towards me), and saw that they were giving away motherboards, or have them at a steep discount, when you buy an AMD processor, and then didn't feel as great...good, but not great about my new computer.
do you guys think its worth it to sell the cpu/mobo/ram combo and go for an Athlon II X4 with one of their free motherboards? Keep in mind my phenom is the 125w model. I'd like to use this computer to replace my old living room computer for basic usage, and also used it as a sort of central hub in my home network. let's assume i can sell the cpu/mobo/ram for $125 on ebay or something, i'd like to keep the cost comparable, as i didn't need the pc...its an addiction i tell ya
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