http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2719473&Sku=B450-2206%20A
I was thinking about buying this to start off and building it up. What you guys think? Should I? Is it worth the trouble? What are some good advantages of building my own computer as well as disadvantages?
2007-01-09 04:58:34 · 5 answers · asked by mistatnn 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
Im basically going to be playing a lot of PC games and a lot of school work basically. just figured id mention that
2007-01-09 05:17:25 · update #1
Can anybody post a link of a better backbone? or give some suggestions of where i should look for it at
2007-01-09 05:26:39 · update #2
What about this setup?
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2606256&CatId=0
2007-01-09 05:36:36 · update #3
It's alright. It's dual core which is good. It has SATA connections on it which is also good. It only has 3 pci slots, I prefer a good amount, mine personally has 5. You only have 2 slots for memory which is something to worry about as Vista requires a G and you'll only be able to have 2 G as oppossed to 4.
As fur building one, it's a great learning experience, plus you'll know exactly what yer system will be able to handle. Sometimes it's not as cheap as buying a store made one, but they won't be as good.
When building your own computer, before you buy the pieces, figure out what you're going to use it for. this helps with figuring out the specs that you'll need. Also, don't furget, you're building this piece by piece, so you'll have to make a list of necessary software needed.
2007-01-09 05:13:18 · answer #1 · answered by DarkWolf_1st 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The processor in this machine is already older technology. If you want to go for fastest thing on the market, go for an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, at least 2.66 GHz. The processor in the machine you want to buy is a decent processor because it's a dual core, but that may only last you a year or two when newer games with better technology start coming out. Also, make sure that you get a pretty decent video card for this motherboard, because games are all about the graphics! If you get a crappy card, the only thing you'll be able to play is WOW. I would, if I were you, buy the parts separately from www.newegg.com instead, you'll get a better deal and be able to piece together a better machine. Or, if you can afford to, you can always buy a gaming PC from Alienware ;)
2007-01-09 05:23:31 · answer #2 · answered by Meghan M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Setup is 'ok'. Personally, I would want a better mobo, and would use a video card instead of the via graphics. Nice starter build-it system.
Once you add monitor, memory, drive, and OS, you are going to be in the $600+ range. You might want to look at pre-builts from HP to get a better system for the same price...with a warranty.
2007-01-09 05:22:52 · answer #3 · answered by orlandobillybob 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Barebones" systems typically include the crap motherboards they can't otherwise SELL so they offer cheap deals on em in "barebones" systems. The power supply that comes in the case is 99 times out of 100 is crappy too. If you want to build a GAMING computer, start fresh. Pick out a good case that you like that comes with OUT a power supply, then get a good quality psu...then you're ready to start putting parts in it, get a GOOD motherboard, cpu, ram, and video card. I've yet to see a barebones setup that I find to be of high quality and I've built dozens and dozens of computers, maybe hundreds.
Oh, and newegg.com rocks.
2007-01-09 07:11:54 · answer #4 · answered by letmepicyou 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Building a computer is very cheap and will get a lot of enjoyment out of buildng one!!!!! very cheap
2007-01-09 05:04:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋