Which CPU chip is the latest or top line?
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Da Dark Jedi
, Jul 19 2011 05:25 PM
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Posted 19 July 2011 - 05:25 PM
Da Dark Jedi
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Posted 19 July 2011 - 06:33 PM
Icculus
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What are you trying to do with the system? If you're not doing much more than just having a computer, why waste money on 'top of the line'.
I say this because I'm about to post my possible machine build and I think it might even be a little too much
I say this because I'm about to post my possible machine build and I think it might even be a little too much
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Posted 20 July 2011 - 06:38 AM
Digerati
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Yeah, it is not a valid question. There are 100s of CPUs out that, and all are excellent, reliable CPUs.
If you want to build a new system, you need to do 2 things - (1) establish a budget and (2) define your needs or the primary use for the computer.
If you want to build a new system, you need to do 2 things - (1) establish a budget and (2) define your needs or the primary use for the computer.
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Posted 21 July 2011 - 09:59 AM
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My strategy of building was this:
Choose a processor based on cost & performance. (I found the i5-2500 $209 to be plenty powerful and I just kinda wanted a 64 bit Quad Core... also came with a free blu ray burner until July 31st)
Find an appropriate MoBo. See my recent topic on which one. Chosen because of the SATA 6Gb ports, USB3, 4 memory ports, and the audio connections. You might want other options (embedded video, etc.)
Find a case that supports the MoBo size.
HD - Seagate and WD are tried and true.
PSU - Digerati has some sage advice on them
GPU - How much do you want to spend? I chose around $120
I had keyboards & monitors. Grand total was $700. With no video card you should be able to build a plenty powerful computer for general use for under $500.
Voila.
Choose a processor based on cost & performance. (I found the i5-2500 $209 to be plenty powerful and I just kinda wanted a 64 bit Quad Core... also came with a free blu ray burner until July 31st)
Find an appropriate MoBo. See my recent topic on which one. Chosen because of the SATA 6Gb ports, USB3, 4 memory ports, and the audio connections. You might want other options (embedded video, etc.)
Find a case that supports the MoBo size.
HD - Seagate and WD are tried and true.
PSU - Digerati has some sage advice on them
GPU - How much do you want to spend? I chose around $120
I had keyboards & monitors. Grand total was $700. With no video card you should be able to build a plenty powerful computer for general use for under $500.
Voila.
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Posted 21 July 2011 - 11:03 AM
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And with today's advanced integrated graphics, if you choose a motherboard with integrated graphics, you may not need a card - depending on the intended use of this machine.
And if you select a µATX board, I would still get a mid-size case as they offer more room for components and hands, and still let you see what you are doing. Plus, they tend to offer much better cooling options.
And if you select a µATX board, I would still get a mid-size case as they offer more room for components and hands, and still let you see what you are doing. Plus, they tend to offer much better cooling options.
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