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Sorry, admins. I originally posted this in the Ask/Tell thread because I didn't know where to post it. I didn't see a prebuilt PC thread in this forum. But, anyways.. Basically, my laptop of old is dead and deceased, almost. It's hanging by a thread, nearly 5 years old. I'm looking for a desktop to serve me well for the next few years (not trying to future proof it). I would go with a laptop+monitor combination, but I need to run the computer as a media server for my home for my 360's all the way down to my iPhone and it seems like a laptop would be worst for leaving on 24/7, every day of the week. Here's details to consider: - I'm not a PC gamer. So, that's not even a matter to me. - I need to be able to have enough power to do most multimedia things whether it's streaming HD content to my 360, mid-level video editing, or high resolution work in photoshop. - Needs to be able to run Windows 7 perfectly. - I have an Onkyo 7.1 sound system that will be hooked up to it, so I would like to have a great audio card. - Got a budget of up to $500. I've picked out this monitor: LG W2243T-PF Black 21.5" 5ms GTG Full HD 1080P LCD Monitor http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...N82E16824005123 $149.95 Feel free to lead me in the right direction if there is a better deal out there. Basically, I used to be more up to date on all of this info a few years back, but I've big time fallen out of the loop, especially when it comes to things like Quad Core processors and etc. I'm likely to just buy something from Office Depot or Best Buy, so that's why, instead, I'm trying to reach out to you guys first. So I don't get screwed . I buy a computer about once every 4-5 years, so I need to optimize my purchase as much as possible! I was looking at stuff on newegg.com, but that's when my lack of knowledge started coming into play.. Monitor is not part of the $500 budget. I'm trying to do the best I can for a COMPLETE system ~$650
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| # ? Nov 07, 2009 19:56 |
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| # ? Nov 20, 2009 22:18 |
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Any crap you buy will be able to do what you want. You can get a Gigabyte G31M-ES2L with the cheapest intel processor possible and you will be fine. With the extra money you can get 4 gigs of RAM, an SSD for your boot disk, and a gigantic media drive. You don't need a good sound card because nearly every motherboard these days has SPDIF out. If for some reason you feel you need something more modern just look at the Parts Picking guide like you should have in the first place.
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| # ? Nov 07, 2009 20:21 |
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Scarboy posted:If for some reason you feel you need something more modern just look at the Parts Picking guide like you should have in the first place.
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| # ? Nov 07, 2009 20:22 |
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Good place to start might be with the Sempron 140 and GA-MA785GM-US2H motherboard. There is a combo on newegg, get them together on newegg for 96$ I think. The sempron will unlock using ACC to a Athlon II x2 processor. After that less than 100$ for ram and another 120$ or so for case+PS.
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| # ? Nov 07, 2009 20:58 |
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Here's a possible configuration for you:
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| # ? Nov 07, 2009 21:01 |
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I don't think you guys read the "prebuilt" in the topic before you suggested something for this guy. Dell had a pretty amazing deal on Inspiron 530n's about a year ago for around $500, but it still required a graphics card upgrade to make a fairly decent gaming PC, I don't know if Dell has anything similar or not now.
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| # ? Nov 07, 2009 21:19 |
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A Dell Inspiron 546 matching those newegg specs is under $450, just get one of those.
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| # ? Nov 07, 2009 21:20 |
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Here's a prebuilt option:
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| # ? Nov 07, 2009 21:24 |
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SamDabbers posted:Here's a prebuilt option: add the monitor.
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| # ? Nov 07, 2009 22:02 |
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I really appreciate all of the help! I've been doing more research and is there any options for: - Quad Core processor - 1033 or 1333 MHz Front Side Bus While also hitting my price point? Sorry I'm so clueless on this stuff, you guys.
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| # ? Nov 07, 2009 22:33 |
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Not for 500 dollars. e: if your looking at AMD then is possible...  Click here for the full 1519x578 image. incoherent fucked around with this message at Nov 07, 2009 around 23:07 |
| # ? Nov 07, 2009 22:59 |
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89 posted:I really appreciate all of the help! 
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| # ? Nov 07, 2009 23:37 |
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Scarboy posted:Gigabyte G31M-ES2L
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| # ? Nov 07, 2009 23:41 |
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89 posted:I really appreciate all of the help! Every month, Dell has some sort of basic server/PC tower w/everything you need and a quad-core for under $500. The only thing these towers on sale usually need is a gaming card, which you said you don't need. Keep an eye out.
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| # ? Nov 07, 2009 23:55 |
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Ok, this is what I'm getting down to.. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...N82E16883147032 Thoughts? 
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| # ? Nov 08, 2009 00:07 |
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89 posted:Ok, this is what I'm getting down to..
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| # ? Nov 08, 2009 00:23 |
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89 posted:I really appreciate all of the help! If you're "clueless about this stuff" you don't need a quad-core processor and the speed of your FSB is completely meaningless.
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| # ? Nov 08, 2009 01:06 |
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Have a serious look at the Vostro 4xx series of Dells, they represent incredible value.
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| # ? Nov 08, 2009 02:28 |
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SamDabbers posted:Here's a prebuilt option: do not buy a low profile case, I did and I regretted it deeply.
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| # ? Nov 08, 2009 06:27 |
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I've been thinking about getting one of these: $500 Gateway SX2802-03 $450 Gateway SX2800-03 I'm thinking of using one as an HTPC and then add a CableCard tuner to replace my Tivo. Only problem I see for you is that it doesn't have a DVI port (just VGA and HDMI), so you may want to get a cheap low-profile video card.
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| # ? Nov 08, 2009 07:46 |
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So, just so happens Staples has that computer: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...N82E16883147032 On sale for $450 this week, so I snatched it up. Between that, a monitor, and a surge protector w/ a battery, it came out to be around $760 after tax, but oh well. I really appreciate all of the help!
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| # ? Nov 09, 2009 22:11 |
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technovert posted:Have a serious look at the Vostro 4xx series of Dells, they represent incredible value. Yep, theres currently ones that are 450 with the monitor. If you don't game the onboard video should be fine. Could also check this out http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...N82E16883108208
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| # ? Nov 09, 2009 22:52 |
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A little dated however still relevant: http://www.maximumpc.com/article/fe...ay_crysis_40fps
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| # ? Nov 09, 2009 23:45 |
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Hendrik posted:A little dated however still relevant: Well, you'll get a literal bang after using a 4870 on a Rosewill power supply.
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| # ? Nov 09, 2009 23:59 |
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...2-004-_-Product Ok so it's a little on the slower side, but it should still do everything you want. Plus it's an 18.5" touchscreen.
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| # ? Nov 10, 2009 00:26 |
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Nomex posted:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...2-004-_-Product How the gently caress does this "do everything he wants?" Also, he bought the computer already. beejay fucked around with this message at Nov 10, 2009 around 00:34 |
| # ? Nov 10, 2009 00:30 |
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Nomex posted:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...2-004-_-Product 89 posted:- I need ... streaming HD content to my 360, mid-level video editing, or high resolution work in photoshop.  Literally none of that is possible on a loving Atom. Seriously, what the gently caress?
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| # ? Nov 10, 2009 00:44 |
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