Computer Build, Upgrade & Buying Resource Thread - Page 676
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Cyro
United Kingdom20154 Posts
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jetburger
United States87 Posts
of getting a low end desktop since my needs are very simple: web browsing, mostly Youtube OpenOffice watching videos Starcraft Broodwar (will eventually buy Remastered) SNES emulator Warcraft 3 listening to music maybe a little D3 or SC2 (I can settle for med or low graphics) Of course I'd like to be able to do these things simultaneously on two monitors. I'd like this comp to last me at least 3-4 years or more if possible. Budget is around US$500 I guess. So I need the case and everything that goes in it. Don't need keyboard or mouse or speakers. Will buy monitor separately. Is pre-built the way to go here? I'm not afraid to try building it myself if that's the better option. I do not intend to overclock/SLI/Crossfire. I do need an operation system. No preferences on brands or retailers. I live in the U.S. Thanks for any help. | ||
Simberto
Germany11032 Posts
Pre-built is always the way to go if you are not interested or experienced in the process of assembling a PC. You will pay slightly more, but if you count the time building a PC as anything remotely close to work time, you will work for far below minimum wage on your first few times assembling a PC. | ||
sc-darkness
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Simberto
Germany11032 Posts
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sc-darkness
856 Posts
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jetburger
United States87 Posts
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Simberto
Germany11032 Posts
Get a list of all of the components, including the ones people usually don't care about a lot. A quick google should tell you if something is incredibly bad. | ||
Dangermousecatdog
United Kingdom7084 Posts
But for about 500 you might as well just buy a premade if you don't know what you are doing and save yourself some time and bother, but everyone has different value on time and budget. | ||
Cyro
United Kingdom20154 Posts
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jetburger
United States87 Posts
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/6kW9KB This is probably overkill for my needs, but I kind of want to experience the thrill of newer tech such as SSDs. And there's always the possibility of me getting a newer game someday. I am currently missing a video card (I'll get one later if I find that I need it) and operation system (dunno if I want win7 or win10). Any comments before I pull the trigger? | ||
Simberto
Germany11032 Posts
And SSD is basically the one part i definitively advise everyone on getting. The change in loading times is incredibly noticeable, and it just changes the feel of the PC a lot. Instead of it taking 5 minutes to launch, it takes you 30 seconds from pressing the button to actually doing things on your PC. | ||
Purind
Canada3562 Posts
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jetburger
United States87 Posts
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FFW_Rude
France10201 Posts
I want to add some RAM to a 4 year old computer. Figured i'd buy the same but it isn't sold anymore. I have 2x8gb of Corsair Dominator Platinum (2400 CL10). I would like to go up to 32 (max for my mb). Some games i play requires it (hello early access game) and i usually run the dedi server on my computer. What could i buy to go with the existing RAM ? Or is it better to replace it entirely (budget problem ?) ? | ||
Cyro
United Kingdom20154 Posts
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Craton
United States17153 Posts
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FFW_Rude
France10201 Posts
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Craton
United States17153 Posts
FYI the RAM you listed earlier is still being sold in the US: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233999 | ||
FFW_Rude
France10201 Posts
On June 26 2018 01:56 Craton wrote: Any known brand is fine. FYI the RAM you listed earlier is still being sold in the US: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233999 Not in Europe though But ok. I'll take something (btw your link is DDR4) i'm still in 3 Thank you both | ||
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