inm Posted December 4, 2011 Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 Hey guys, I need help building my first PC. I honestly haven't a clue where to start, so I'm hoping someone here will be able to help my get the parts I need. Budget is flexable, but I'd like to keep it under about $800. As for what I want: Processor: I want either an Intel i5 or i7, at least about 2.4GHz Hard Drive: I want an SSD to put boot files on, so that can be small, but as for the HDD, I want anywhere from 500GB to 2TB, depending on the price. RAM: At least 6GB, 8GB if it fits the budget. Video card: Anything "mid-grade" Sound card: doesn't matter to me. Disk drive: Just a standard CD/DVD burner, don't need BluRay. I also need HDMI out. And since I know the question is coming, this will be used pretty much exclusively as a torrent box, Minecraft server, and IRC bot. Any and all help is appreciated. On 2/28/2013 at 2:52 PM, Chaise said: "Now spread your butt cheeks so I can zap your asshole." 2008 Subaru Forester XT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxim Posted December 4, 2011 Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 To be honest, hardest part about keeping this under $800 will be the large hard drive. But let me see what we can do =) EDIT: While you wait, enjoy some Ylvis wtf is lolcats? I'd def get a fat hooker if i had to resort to that kinda thing. I feel like they'd be grateful and work harder. Also its more bang for my buck, more real estate for my dollar if you catch my drift. its like the Costco of streetwalkers. I was hoping for 150 . I was hoping she would let me put it in her butt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxim Posted December 4, 2011 Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 Wait, just for clarification, this is pretty much gonna be a media/torrent/minecraft/etc. server. Never really used for much other than network I/O? Will you be using it as an HTPC or anything? hooking a TV up to it? Or just storage for lots of everything? wtf is lolcats? I'd def get a fat hooker if i had to resort to that kinda thing. I feel like they'd be grateful and work harder. Also its more bang for my buck, more real estate for my dollar if you catch my drift. its like the Costco of streetwalkers. I was hoping for 150 . I was hoping she would let me put it in her butt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Printmaster Posted December 4, 2011 Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 I agree with you, hard drives are not as cheap as they were right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emmet Posted December 4, 2011 Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 http://www.komplett.ie/Komplett/product/ZKB_02PC/01_DESKTOP/01_COMPUTE/productdetails/80003459/Medion_P5361D_i7_2600_8GB_1_5TB_GT545/P5361D/default.aspx Just an option, instead of building one, its 4 in the morning and searching through pc part sellers is something I need more sleep for 895 bucks, everything except the ssd C&p`d Product Description Medion P5361D - i7 Midi Tower Processor Second-generation Intel Core i7 Processor 2600 - 3.4GHz RAM 8GB DDR3 Optical Storage Dual Layer DVD±ReWriter Hard Drive 1.5TB - 5900rpm Graphics Card NVIDIA GeForce GT545 - 1.5 GB Card Reader 4 -in -1 Network 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN Rear Connections 4 x USB 2.0, HDMI, DVI, 2 x PS / 2, Jack plug 3.5 mm Front Connections 2 x USB3.0, 2 Jack Plug Power 450 Watt Operating System Windows 7 Home Premium NL 64 bit Keyboard & Mouse Included Colour Black i shook this one kids hand and it just folded in mine. long story short i fucked his girlfriendso.. yeah.. You want this to happen to you? Give decent handshakes people. I was gifted with an innate ability to distribute wholesale ass beatings in a timely and orderly fashion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxim Posted December 4, 2011 Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 BLAM-O! I hate to use some of the less impressive components here but it seems quite well balanced for what you're using it for. And it's still got 2 free RAM slots so future upgrades are always possible. Case: NZXt Source 210 (I love this thing) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146075 Processor: Intel Core i5-2300 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115076 Motherboard: MSI PH67S-C43 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130579 SSD: Crucial M4 64GB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148441 HDD: Seagate Barracuda 7200RPM 2TB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148834 RAM: G.Skill 2x4GB DDR3 1333 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231424 Video Card: XFX Radeon HD 5670 1GB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150535 Power Supply: Antec 550w modular http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371016 DVD Drive: ASUS DVD Burner http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204 Total with shipping (to my house in Mass): $837.51 I tried to get it under $800 shipped but I hate cutting corners and getting weak power supplies or motherboards. It's a well-rounded machine and should do the job nicely. If you HAD to get it to $800, get THIS POWER SUPPLY instead of the one I linked. It'll bring the shipped total down to $800.78. I'll send you the extra dollar through PayPal if you need wtf is lolcats? I'd def get a fat hooker if i had to resort to that kinda thing. I feel like they'd be grateful and work harder. Also its more bang for my buck, more real estate for my dollar if you catch my drift. its like the Costco of streetwalkers. I was hoping for 150 . I was hoping she would let me put it in her butt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I am Poncho Posted December 4, 2011 Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 its do able. im assuming you know of newegg? you should get 15-2600 if you dont plan on OC it'll save you money verse the 2500k, asus or gigabyte with onboard graphics. i only buy corsair memory but thats just me. 6gb in 2 cards should be easy to find on the cheap. as for SDD they are expensive but if you just go with a 40-60gb not too bad and make sure you get a good HDD nothing is worse than long r/w times for media or transferring content. and questions hit me up ive built 3 different PCs, one was just a basic number cruncher for my mom. then my buddies gaming PC, and im still adding to mine, got over 1100 into it right now not including monitor or input devices... OLD BUILD LOG: http://www.stevemeadedesigns.com/board/topic/166273-poncho-designs-trailblazer/ New car, new build coming soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inm Posted December 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 To expand on the usage: It will be primarily a seedbox. I wanted a large drive simply for storage of what I download while I seed, it will NOT be used as an HTCP, I just use my PS3/Xbox 360 for watching my movies. Also, thanks for the suggestions so far, guys. edit- I also forgot to mention, I would like to have at least 2 USB 3.0 ports. On 2/28/2013 at 2:52 PM, Chaise said: "Now spread your butt cheeks so I can zap your asshole." 2008 Subaru Forester XT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxim Posted December 4, 2011 Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 To expand on the usage: It will be primarily a seedbox. I wanted a large drive simply for storage of what I download while I seed, it will NOT be used as an HTCP, I just use my PS3/Xbox 360 for watching my movies. Also, thanks for the suggestions so far, guys. edit- I also forgot to mention, I would like to have at least 2 USB 3.0 ports. Oh, all of a sudden we need USB 3.0?!? I kid, I kid. I'll change it up. wtf is lolcats? I'd def get a fat hooker if i had to resort to that kinda thing. I feel like they'd be grateful and work harder. Also its more bang for my buck, more real estate for my dollar if you catch my drift. its like the Costco of streetwalkers. I was hoping for 150 . I was hoping she would let me put it in her butt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inm Posted December 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 To expand on the usage: It will be primarily a seedbox. I wanted a large drive simply for storage of what I download while I seed, it will NOT be used as an HTCP, I just use my PS3/Xbox 360 for watching my movies. Also, thanks for the suggestions so far, guys. edit- I also forgot to mention, I would like to have at least 2 USB 3.0 ports. Oh, all of a sudden we need USB 3.0?!? I kid, I kid. I'll change it up. Hahaha nah, it doens't really NEED it, just something that would be a pluss On 2/28/2013 at 2:52 PM, Chaise said: "Now spread your butt cheeks so I can zap your asshole." 2008 Subaru Forester XT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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