Help build me a computer for under $800

Ridley89 · 07-01-2009, 11:30 AM

This is the first time I am going to attempt to build a computer and I know nothing about computers.

Now my budget is $800 just for the tower i've already got a mouse, keyboard, speakers and i'm gonna use my TV as the monitor as it has a monitor slot.

These are the things i'll use the computer for:

Internet
Music
Watching videos
Downloading
Uploading pics
Word
Some little games like the sims mainly (no high tech stuff)
Burning (DVD's and CD's)

Thats about all i'll need it for the basic everyday things I won't need a high end gaming machines as I only really play the sims (my comp can't even play that smooth at the moment) and other little games, the PS3 is the gaming machine I use

But it needs to be fast and be able to run multiple programs without much slow down (this comp sucks hardcore at that) and needs to be able to hold a fair amount of stuff since i'm always downloading and what not and it MUST be easily upgradable if I decide to upgrade a component in it.

So yes if you can suggest some setups for me it would be great aslong as its under $800 (even cheaper would be better without much sacrifice).

I had a setup written up on another forum that I will post up to get opinions on but that forum is down for maintenance at the moment so can't post it up.

Also what websites are best for parts do you guys use? Cheapest and reliable ones?? I'm also in Australia aswell.

Ridley89 · 07-01-2009, 12:45 PM

This is the setup I was recommended on the other forum is it decent and will it perform well for what I want??

CASE: Coolermaster Centurion 5 with 460W PSU (is 460W enough to power everything in my list?)

MOTHERBOARD: Gigabyte UD3 770

CPU: Phenom ii X2 550 3.1ghz black

GRAPHICS: Powercolour HD 4870 512MB

HDD: WD 500GB

RAM: 4GB DDR2

The reviews i've been reading about the parts seems pretty good and the motherboard seems like it would be easy to upgrade the CPU and Graphics and stuff in the future.

bennyboy9201 · 07-01-2009, 09:14 PM

I definitely can recommend the CPU, it runs great, and I unlocked mine to a fully functional quad core. The chances of doing that though are low, but it is still a very good CPU for what you are going to be doing.

CPU/GPU http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...t=Combo.206787
Case/Mobo http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...t=Combo.204504
PSU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817341018
HDD http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822145215
CD Drive http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827151176
RAM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820148262

The operating system is up to you, but that list includes basically the same things you listed. The total is around 600 (I added it up quickly sorry if I'm off) so you still have enough room in your budget for a Operating System, and a Monitor

konsole · 07-02-2009, 06:26 PM

None of those tasks require a nice system to perform well. Sure a nice system will make all those tasks run at their best, a mid range system will not perform poorly. A mid range system should be more then enough for what you want it for. Advanced multi tasking, high quality games, editing, running a server, these are things that you need a nice system for. Of your on a tight budget and spending more then $600 or so then your doing something wrong.

daisymtc · 07-03-2009, 11:12 AM

Amm...Go for msy to check you price...

Blaze182 · 07-03-2009, 11:34 AM

Heres a build =]

http://www.overclock.net/amd-general...ild-650-a.html

Very good, you can upgrade some of the stuff, such as ram or cpu, the GPU' is pretty good - thats an ideal build though =]

07-01-2009, 11:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ridley89 New Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 14	Help build me a computer for under $800 This is the first time I am going to attempt to build a computer and I know nothing about computers. Now my budget is $800 just for the tower i've already got a mouse, keyboard, speakers and i'm gonna use my TV as the monitor as it has a monitor slot. These are the things i'll use the computer for: Internet Music Watching videos Downloading Uploading pics Word Some little games like the sims mainly (no high tech stuff) Burning (DVD's and CD's) Thats about all i'll need it for the basic everyday things I won't need a high end gaming machines as I only really play the sims (my comp can't even play that smooth at the moment) and other little games, the PS3 is the gaming machine I use But it needs to be fast and be able to run multiple programs without much slow down (this comp sucks hardcore at that) and needs to be able to hold a fair amount of stuff since i'm always downloading and what not and it MUST be easily upgradable if I decide to upgrade a component in it. So yes if you can suggest some setups for me it would be great aslong as its under $800 (even cheaper would be better without much sacrifice). I had a setup written up on another forum that I will post up to get opinions on but that forum is down for maintenance at the moment so can't post it up. Also what websites are best for parts do you guys use? Cheapest and reliable ones?? I'm also in Australia aswell. Last edited by Ridley89; 07-01-2009 at 11:39 AM.

07-01-2009, 09:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
bennyboy9201 Bronze Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 39	I definitely can recommend the CPU, it runs great, and I unlocked mine to a fully functional quad core. The chances of doing that though are low, but it is still a very good CPU for what you are going to be doing. CPU/GPU http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...t=Combo.206787 Case/Mobo http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboD...t=Combo.204504 PSU http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817341018 HDD http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822145215 CD Drive http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827151176 RAM http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820148262 The operating system is up to you, but that list includes basically the same things you listed. The total is around 600 (I added it up quickly sorry if I'm off) so you still have enough room in your budget for a Operating System, and a Monitor __________________ CPU\| Unlocked Phenom II B50 Quad Core GPU\| OC Sapphire 4890 RAM\| 4GB DDR2 PSU\| OCZ 700w Case\| Antec 900 Monitor\| 22'' Asus 1080p Last edited by bennyboy9201; 07-01-2009 at 09:17 PM.

07-02-2009, 06:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
konsole Platinum Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 621	None of those tasks require a nice system to perform well. Sure a nice system will make all those tasks run at their best, a mid range system will not perform poorly. A mid range system should be more then enough for what you want it for. Advanced multi tasking, high quality games, editing, running a server, these are things that you need a nice system for. Of your on a tight budget and spending more then $600 or so then your doing something wrong. __________________ Asrock p45turbotwins2000 C2D E8400 @3.6ghz 4gb ddr2-800 Diamond HD 4870 1gb Vista Home Basic

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07-01-2009, 12:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ridley89 New Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 14	This is the setup I was recommended on the other forum is it decent and will it perform well for what I want?? CASE: Coolermaster Centurion 5 with 460W PSU (is 460W enough to power everything in my list?) MOTHERBOARD: Gigabyte UD3 770 CPU: Phenom ii X2 550 3.1ghz black GRAPHICS: Powercolour HD 4870 512MB HDD: WD 500GB RAM: 4GB DDR2 The reviews i've been reading about the parts seems pretty good and the motherboard seems like it would be easy to upgrade the CPU and Graphics and stuff in the future.

07-03-2009, 11:12 AM	#5 (permalink)
daisymtc Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Posts: 3,853	Amm...Go for msy to check you price...

07-03-2009, 11:34 AM	#6 (permalink)
Blaze182 New Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 22	Heres a build =] http://www.overclock.net/amd-general...ild-650-a.html Very good, you can upgrade some of the stuff, such as ram or cpu, the GPU' is pretty good - thats an ideal build though =]