Graphics Question!!

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zintoatree

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I'm trying to put together a low power, quiet, fast computer for web surfing, school work, and netflix/youtube. Most of the time spent on netflix will be through my 46" HDTV; will the graphics of the G620 be enough or should I upgrade to a processor with I. HD 3000 graphics, or even add a video card?

This is the build I was thinking about putting together. If someone could look it over and let me know my weak areas that would be awesome. I will be using my current case, power supply, etc. Trying to keep the cost as low as possible.

https://secure.newegg.com/WishList/MySavedWishDetail.aspx?ID=14545954

Thanks again
 
 
If your buying a case new this Antec will allow you to use standard ATX Mobo in the future.

This Thermaltake is $33 after rebate. The power supply is bottom mounted. If your power supply's exhaust is blown out the bottom this will keep heat out of your system, however if not it will keep heat inside the case.

I would forget about ssd and opt for a faster CPU. i3 2120 The ASRock mobo will be a better value.
 
I don't know how quite those cases are, the last Thermaltake I used like that was quiter than my CoolerMaster storm sniper. I can not hear the fans from 10 to 12 Ft away but 4 feet I can hear them well. The graphics on i3 should get you by but you could still get $100 GPU to aid it if you need to later. I am not current with what is best for watching video, How does a GeForce GTX 550 for $129 sound??

Sorry I forget to mention I have poor hearing due to loud explosions in the Military.
 
zintoatree said:
That mobo is pretty nice and I was wanting usb 3. I really dont need SSD. I have http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136218 on my current set up, I could just use that. I just want a quick, reliable, quiet, system. Will the hd3000 on the i3 be enough for watching stuff on my 46"? How quiet are those two cases?
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the size of the monitor is irrelevant, it is the resolution that matters. so is this a 1080p tv or 720p? either way hd2000 should be fine, and if not you can get like a gt210 or amd hd6450 or something cheap like those and you'll be perfectly fine.

what is your budget, preferred and max i guess, and do you live near any microcenters? if you don't know just go to microcenter.com and check
 
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What is the quality of the picture going to be on the HD Graphics 2000? Obviously not as good as a $34 GPU??? Reviews never say anything outrageously awesome, also I know its not as good as AMD FM1 graphics. But I did not expect a $34 GPU would be better than i3/i5/i7 graphics.
 
jonnyp11 said:
the size of the monitor is irrelevant, it is the resolution that matters. so is this a 1080p tv or 720p? either way hd2000 should be fine, and if not you can get like a gt210 or amd hd6450 or something cheap like those and you'll be perfectly fine.

what is your budget, preferred and max i guess, and do you live near any microcenters? if you don't know just go to microcenter.com and check
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Really wanting to stay under $600. There are no microcenters near me :/
 
ok, that's more than enough, this is the low budget one i had put together, you can up the cpu or mobo or add a sound card or graphics card if you want, or a cooler looking case or something. and i left the hdd up to you, so either hdd or ssd depending on how much room you need.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819116409

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.791361.13-131-727

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231396

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151077

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811112227

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106289

really if you wanted with a cheaper hdd you could afford a decent entry level gaming card and this would work well for some gaming.
 
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