Q: I am building a computer for a friend of mine, but Im not exactly sure about everything related to hardware, Im a programmer. I found a set that I think will work all together on Newegg but I wanted someone else to take a look and everything sure all compatible. And if this is not how much would changing needs.
Sorry i dont post all the specs, I think it simpler to instantly look at newegg. Here is the links to all parts.
145 dollar AMD Sempron 3400 977 503 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819104231
$ 19.99000000000 Case
http: / / www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811164040
$ 104 Motherboard
http: / / 200GB $ 103 www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813131533
HDD
http: / / www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822152022
$ 124 2x 512 MB DDR ( 3200) RAM
http: / / www. newegg.com / Product / product.asp? Post N82E16820145450
THX =:)
Best Answer: I agree on the the Antec Nine Hundred case, this is likely one of the best cases out there: plenty of fans, throw-through design, side window, and modular HD units. I like it so much I own 3.
Regarding the PSU, even though it's overkill I would not skimp on this component. Somewhere down the line you'll become a modder and will likely swap out these components in a couple of years. The PSU however can be reused with newer components in greater quantity. Would you rather spend an extra $50 now for an upgrade or have to replace the PSU 2 years down the line? (Which trust me will cost you a lot more than $50) Also, running a PSU at near max capacity will generate more heat resulting in a shorter lifespan. Basically this mean that it will fail sooner when taxed to the max.
I run the Antec TPQ-1000W PSU for all my computers regardless whether it has single core CPU, 1 graphics card, 1 hard drive, 2 fans, and 1 DVD burner or multi-core CPU OC, 2 graphics cards, 6 hard drives (including external), 9 fans, 3 burners in any combination of the above.
Re:Guess i should have looked at that a little better. Its was 6 am and i was very ready for bed. Any recomendationd for a mobo compatable with all of the other hardware with integrated vid?
Re:As far as fitting, Power Supplies are universal. The question is whether it's recent enough, meaning powerful enough to power the new system.
If the link to the motherboard is correct, there is no O/B video on that board.
Re:He has a very limited budget and plans to buy everything a piece at a time. Right now he doesnt really want to go over $500 but things may change as time goes on he could get ahold of some more money.
I think he said he has a power supply that may fit and if it doesnt then we're going to look into getting one since there not to expensive. He also has a cd-rw, not sure what kind or anything but he plans on putting it inthe new comp.
He's in school right now for graphic design and thats what the computer will be used for. Never plays any online games. With gfx design would he need to get an upgraded gfx card or will the integrated be fine? i didnt think he would because gfx cards are mainly for gaming.
if anyone knows of any bundles that are real good for this kind of price i'd love to take a look at them. The only things he really wants is an AMD cpu and at least 1gb DDR. Only reason he's buying a new comp is because his old one wont run photoshop well, load times on image editing are like over 10 minutes.
Re:If you are planning to buy a SATA II drive, I'd spend the extra bucks and get a MB with SATA II as well. … or save a few bucks, and get a standard SATA drive.
Re:I feel you get what you pay for when it comes to cases, but to each his own.
What are you using for a Power Supply?
It would be best to tell us his budget and most importantly, what he intends to use the PC for.
It appears you must be swapping some parts from his old rig. What parts are you swapping?
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