My summer vacation just started. I wanted to do a project over the summer rather than just sitting around doing nothing. So I decided to create/build my 1st pc. I own a dell unit and tried upgrading it and its a pain! So i decided to build my own desktop for experience and upgrade in the future wont be as painful!
I need to know if these are all compatible.
HERE IS THE LINK:
https://secure.newegg.com/NewVersion/Wishlist/PublicWishDetail.asp?WishListNumber=4906771&WishListTitle=Build+a+pc+list
2007-05-28 11:16:18 · 5 answers · asked by killerpens 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Looks good to me. The best advice I can give to any new system builder is don't skimp out and by cheap components, especially case and power supply. Both your case and ps look good though so good luck.
2007-05-28 11:30:26 · answer #1 · answered by jlachovsky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is only one downside I can think of...if you shop the sales it is cheaper to buy them pre-assembled than to build your own. So if you want it for just a learning experience then go for it. And if you get one with enough slots/bays then upgrading should always be pretty easy, as long as it's a desktop not laptop.
A couple months ago I put together a Dell pentium 4 with a gig of memory, forget exactly which but it was a massive hd with another bay for a slave drive, CD bay and CD-RW, and a free flat screen. It was under $400 (was close to 300 before I added a bunch of upgrades), and had free shipping. I completely believe it would cost a lot more to build with any decent componants.
LOLOL just looked at your link...I rest my case. So my suggestion would be to shop the sales, catch one like that, and maybe use the energy to learning the ins and outs of something on the computer. You have tons of choices, web design, flash, all sorts of programming, and on and on.
What are you having a hard time upgrading? Unless you system is over 5 (maybe 6) years old, most should be very simple. At that point you have a motherboard that generally isn't worth upgrading IMHO. Other than buying a case with more bays, upgrading will be the same either way.
Ok just went to look. Currently there is no real sale (just free shipping), so I'd wait. They are always adding freebies. Check out the Pentium E520. That's what I put together for them, but hit it when there were lot's of freebies, and as I said added a few upgrades. I honestly think it will cost you much more to make on your own.
Good luck with whatever you decide!
2007-05-28 11:33:08 · answer #2 · answered by FineWhine 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no thats a good computer. dont forget the OS though. Get XP while u still can. Vista is HORRIBLE. if i were u i would get a better graphics like a 7900, or a lower 8000 series. If u can spend the money get a Intel Core 2 Duo processor and compatible MB
2007-05-28 11:26:55 · answer #3 · answered by Jake 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Looks ok, but I would use another brand of board, had some bad experience with BIOStar, plus add a few bucks and go for a 19" screen instead, should yield you a good and decent system.
2007-05-28 11:21:02 · answer #4 · answered by Cupcake 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There doesn't seem to be anything wrong with what you chose, however you can probaby save a good $100 if you purchase a tower/motherboard/cpu combo. You start with that, and then build your pc from there. It's also a lot easier than installing the motherboard into the tower yourself, and you won't risk damaging your cpu.
2007-05-28 11:30:31 · answer #5 · answered by Chris27 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋