Hey guys,
I use to really be in to building computers when I was a teenager. I have done about a weeks worth of research. Its alot since I just lost my job and all I have to do is research. My computer crashed and I have been using a friends, but its POS and I just want to get it out of my house. I need a computer so I can find a new job. I need my Microsoft Office to edit my resume.
His is almost comparable to what I have minus the fact that his graphics card is horrible, 500mbs of ram, and onboard audio, Windows 2000. I cant put Microsoft Office 2003 on here since his is Windows 2000. I tried. His PC sucks
My old Setup:
MSI KT333 Board
AMD Athlon @ 1.1ghz I believe
1.5 ghz of DDR333
Geforce 2 GTX (32 mb)
Soundblaster Live
I currently have 25mb down / 25mb up Verizon FIOS. Im obviously not utilizing it well.
I have not gamed in a long time, but I got out of it a long time ago because my computer was outdated by new games that were coming out. Im sure Ill get back into it, but my primary uses will be for the following:
Photoshop
Excel
Web Browsing
Downloading Music
Gaming (Im not into any of the World of Warcraft games. Im into racing, first person shooter etc...)
Anyway, this is what I have compiled for my new system. I am on a budget. I have already exceeded that. Credit cards do help.
CPU: AMD X6 1055T ($190)
MOBO: Asus Crosshair IV 890FX w/ Xfire technology & SATA III($225)
GFXCard: XFS HD 5830 ($215)
Memory: 4 GB of G. Skill DDR 1600 ($109.99)
HD: Western Digital SATA 6Gb/sec 1TB Caviar Black ($104.99) Is SATA III worth it on this board?
CPU Cooler: GELID Solutions Tranquillo CC-TranQ-01-A 120mm Hydro Dynamic CPU Cooler ($39.99) This was suggested on another thread
Case: I really really want the Thermaltake Spedo VI90001W2Z. ($179.99) I just cant spend that much on a case, especially if it doesnt come with a power supply
NZXT Apollo. Had good reviews.
Power Supply: Help? Im thinking I need atleast a 550-600 watt?
Thanks guys!
I use to really be in to building computers when I was a teenager. I have done about a weeks worth of research. Its alot since I just lost my job and all I have to do is research. My computer crashed and I have been using a friends, but its POS and I just want to get it out of my house. I need a computer so I can find a new job. I need my Microsoft Office to edit my resume.
His is almost comparable to what I have minus the fact that his graphics card is horrible, 500mbs of ram, and onboard audio, Windows 2000. I cant put Microsoft Office 2003 on here since his is Windows 2000. I tried. His PC sucks
My old Setup:
MSI KT333 Board
AMD Athlon @ 1.1ghz I believe
1.5 ghz of DDR333
Geforce 2 GTX (32 mb)
Soundblaster Live
I currently have 25mb down / 25mb up Verizon FIOS. Im obviously not utilizing it well.
I have not gamed in a long time, but I got out of it a long time ago because my computer was outdated by new games that were coming out. Im sure Ill get back into it, but my primary uses will be for the following:
Photoshop
Excel
Web Browsing
Downloading Music
Gaming (Im not into any of the World of Warcraft games. Im into racing, first person shooter etc...)
Anyway, this is what I have compiled for my new system. I am on a budget. I have already exceeded that. Credit cards do help.
CPU: AMD X6 1055T ($190)
MOBO: Asus Crosshair IV 890FX w/ Xfire technology & SATA III($225)
GFXCard: XFS HD 5830 ($215)
Memory: 4 GB of G. Skill DDR 1600 ($109.99)
HD: Western Digital SATA 6Gb/sec 1TB Caviar Black ($104.99) Is SATA III worth it on this board?
CPU Cooler: GELID Solutions Tranquillo CC-TranQ-01-A 120mm Hydro Dynamic CPU Cooler ($39.99) This was suggested on another thread
Case: I really really want the Thermaltake Spedo VI90001W2Z. ($179.99) I just cant spend that much on a case, especially if it doesnt come with a power supply
NZXT Apollo. Had good reviews.
Power Supply: Help? Im thinking I need atleast a 550-600 watt?
Thanks guys!
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