Build me a computer please

DatChub · June 2011

So I would like to have a computer built for me. Just link newegg and such please.

and just for reference, I will not be BUYING this, I want to see how much better a custom computer is compared to the prebuilt that my parents got.

Things to be done on this computer: anything from gaming to browsing to editing. It's a shared family computer.

Budget: $2000
Included: NO monitor. Just the PC.

Thank you! Oh and here is the build of my current computer (look at "rig"):

http://www.xfire.com/profile/PotyB/

tastylime_st · June 2011

I would build you it, but by the time I post all the links into the message box, I'll probably be banned.

RaptorJebus · June 2011

slap i7 + GTX 580 + decent case + liquid cooling together

not that hard

Yellow_Radio · June 2011

you dont have to be a computer expert to know building a computer for less than 2000 dollors is better than that computer.

tastylime_st · June 2011

rnark wrote: »

So I would like to have a computer built for me. Just link newegg and such please.

and just for reference, I will not be BUYING this, I want to see how much better a custom computer is compared to the prebuilt that my parents got.

Things to be done on this computer: anything from gaming to browsing to editing. It's a shared family computer.

Budget: $2000
Included: NO monitor. Just the PC.

Thank you! Oh and here is the build of my current computer (look at "rig"):

http://www.xfire.com/profile/PotyB/

The prebuilt in your xfire was $2000?

tastylime_st · June 2011

RaptorJebus wrote: »

slap i7 + GTX 580 + decent case + liquid cooling together

not that hard

You can put two GTX 580's in SLI with a $2000 budget for a computer.

RaptorJebus · June 2011

MyGAP wrote: »

You can put two GTX 580's in SLI with a $2000 budget for a computer.

since it's a family computure, he might want to invest in more in CPU and HD space

tastylime_st · June 2011

RaptorJebus wrote: »

since it's a family computure, he might want to invest in more in CPU and HD space

Maybe invest a little more in liquid cooling, the family needs that.

RaptorJebus · June 2011

MyGAP wrote: »

Maybe invest a little more in liquid cooling, the family needs that.

to keep the noise down

DatChub · June 2011

RaptorJebus wrote: »

slap i7 + GTX 580 + decent case + liquid cooling together

not that hard

Yeah no I have no idea what that means.

SilverDaNerD wrote: »

you dont have to be a computer expert to know building a computer for less than 2000 dollors is better than that computer.

I am a COMPLETE novice when it comes to computer hardware.

MyGAP wrote: »

The prebuilt in your xfire was $2000?

Yep, that's what my dad says, although it may be a hyperbole.

MyGAP wrote: »

Maybe invest a little more in liquid cooling, the family needs that.

Can you show me via 7-8 new egg links? Please and thank you

MrMrDcH · June 2011

Can i have your old computer?

DatChub · June 2011

I assume you are tl;dr.

Kedaamikeda · June 2011

CrossTrap · June 2011

Can delete this post.

DatChub · June 2011

Kedaamikeda wrote: »

Total comes to about $1800

This PC is going to blow your old one out of the water in every aspect. Trust me.

The i5 processor has an unlocked CPU if you are into overclocking. People are getting 4.4GHz easily.

looks pretty sweet, but with the extra $2000 it would be nice to have: better RAM and 1 TB of space

But thank you!

Kedaamikeda · June 2011

rnark wrote: »

looks pretty sweet, but with the extra $2000 it would be nice to have: better RAM and 1 TB of space

But thank you!

Did you properly read everything I posted? You probably thought I recommended the 120GB SSD for your hard drive needs. But no, that's the boot drive. The boot drive is for installing windows on and the "2TB" HDD is for storing other stuff. SSDs are much, much faster than regular HDDs. Installing windows on the SSD will give you much faster performance. Do a youtube search of that SSD I suggested and see for yourself. And for gaming, 4GB RAM is enough. If you are worried about the brand, I am guessing you never heard of G****ill before. They make some of the best RAMs in the market today. Let me know if you have any other concerns.

DatChub · June 2011

Yeah no I have no idea about anything, all I know is that my current computer has 6GB ram, and I was hoping to improve upon everything

Kedaamikeda · June 2011

You could get 8gb RAM but you will never use that much. Waste of money IMO. But if you still want it, here's the link:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231311&cm_re=gskill_8gb-_-20-231-311-_-Product

SooperPickle · June 2011

I dont mean to hijack your thread rnark but I have to ask Keda something:

Would it be possible to move my OS to a SSD from my hard drive without wiping my hard drive? I know it sounds like a stupid question but I've never used a SSD before =/ I assume it wouldn't work because of drivers and stuff conflicting but I just want to be sure.

DatChub · June 2011

SooperPickle wrote: »

I dont mean to hijack your thread rnark but I have to ask Keda something:

Would it be possible to move my OS to a SSD from my hard drive without wiping my hard drive? I know it sounds like a stupid question but I've never used a SSD before =/ I assume it wouldn't work because of drivers and stuff conflicting but I just want to be sure.

This is what people are forced to do when they take down the tasty limes thread

RaptorJebus · June 2011

SooperPickle wrote: »

I dont mean to hijack your thread rnark but I have to ask Keda something:

Would it be possible to move my OS to a SSD from my hard drive without wiping my hard drive? I know it sounds like a stupid question but I've never used a SSD before =/ I assume it wouldn't work because of drivers and stuff conflicting but I just want to be sure.

install OS on SSD, delete old OS from HD

derp

Kedaamikeda · June 2011

SooperPickle wrote: »

I dont mean to hijack your thread rnark but I have to ask Keda something:

Would it be possible to move my OS to a SSD from my hard drive without wiping my hard drive? I know it sounds like a stupid question but I've never used a SSD before =/ I assume it wouldn't work because of drivers and stuff conflicting but I just want to be sure.

You definitely can, but I would not recommend it. It's always better to do fresh install rather than transferring the OS from your old HDD. But many people have been doing it without any problems. I will post a link to a very good guide on how to do it.
http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/149969-ssd-install-transfer-operating-system.html

EDIT: And you shouldn't have any problems with drivers and stuff if you don't change any other components except the SSD.

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