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steveshane67

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i tried searching for my answer but couldnt find the answer, i apologize in advance if this is a repost.

basically im looking to get a new desktop. i havent purchased a new one in 10 years, ive simply replaced the old hardware in my current one as needed, but as you can imagine, its time for a new one.

i dont play games on it, most of the time im using the internet and excel, and watching sporting events (ie MLB tv). the only thing i must have is more than 1 monitor. i current run a dual monitor display, but would not be opposed to running 3 (as seen on tv in govt command centers). also i would like to be able to run coax to my computer to watch cable, im not sure if that is through the video card or not.

i wouldnt be opposed to building my own, as long as i can find well written directions and be able to figure out how to wire it. but i wouldnt have a clue on exactly what hardware to order.

besides from building my own, can anyone recommend a good/cheap site to buy a customizable system. i bought my old one off of cyberpowerpc.com from a tech savvy friends recommendation.

and does anyone have any suggestions on hardware that i should avoid or buy? stuff like buy at least X GB RAM, or dont buy an nvidia video card....

thanks for any help
 
i5 750 or i7 860. Depends on if you want to spend extra $80. It still within budget if you get i7 860
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...mpareItemList=N82E16819115215,N82E16819115214


ASUS P7P55D-E LGA 1156 Intel P55 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131620


G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...(2_x_2GB)_240-Pin_DDR3-_-20-231-277-_-Product


HIS H567Q512 Radeon HD 5670 (Redwood) 512MB, if you want to run 3 monitor at the end
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161319

or just a cheap display will do dual monitor
ASUS EAH4650/DI/512MD2/A(LP) Radeon HD 4650 512MB 64-bit DDR2
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...)_Radeon_HD_4650_512MB-_-14-121-338-_-Product


Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 ST31000528AS 1TB, no idea what size you want. Usually recommend Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 or Western Digital Caviar Black
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148433


OCZ Fatal1ty OCZ550FTY 550W +
LITE-ON CD/DVD Burner - Bulk Black SATA Model iHAS124-04 - OEM
Combo
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.323454


NZXT BETA EVO Classic Series CS-NT-BETA-EVO, don't know what case you like. Generally recommend get one with bottom mounted PSU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811146059


Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1-Pack for System Builders - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116754&Tpk=Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit 1-Pack for
OS get 64bit, get win7 pro 64bit if you can afford
 
daisy, thank a lot, this is exactly the type of info i was looking for.

im a pretty smart guy, pretty mechanically inclined, but by no means a EET. with that being said, is assembling the components in the tower hard, or should i be able to figure it out. there seems to be a lot of info out there just not sure how relevant any of it is bc i dont know what exactly to look for, in directions.

on a side note, when i got my current computer in 2000, i remember ordering a 40 GB hard drive and being like what the heck am i going to need 40 gigs for???

i can remember friends getting desktops with 2 hard drives, 1 for OS files, and 1 for most everything else, in case their system crashed or became infected they would have to worry about messing with windows. is that something ppl still do, or something thats even necessary. would it be any different than partitioning off ~20 GB and dedicating the partition for OS files?
 
steveshane67 said:
daisy, thank a lot, this is exactly the type of info i was looking for.

im a pretty smart guy, pretty mechanically inclined, but by no means a EET. with that being said, is assembling the components in the tower hard, or should i be able to figure it out. there seems to be a lot of info out there just not sure how relevant any of it is bc i dont know what exactly to look for, in directions.

on a side note, when i got my current computer in 2000, i remember ordering a 40 GB hard drive and being like what the heck am i going to need 40 gigs for???

i can remember friends getting desktops with 2 hard drives, 1 for OS files, and 1 for most everything else, in case their system crashed or became infected they would have to worry about messing with windows. is that something ppl still do, or something thats even necessary. would it be any different than partitioning off ~20 GB and dedicating the partition for OS files?
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You can read the post How to Build a Computer - Step by Step (With Photos)
But I do recommend install CPU + Heatsink before srew it to the case.
The user mannal should tell you where the cable going to connect.
While for partition, for win7, I do recommend you allow 50GB for OS and program partition. Win7 take something like 25 - 30GB as far as I remember
 
daisymtc said:
You can read the post How to Build a Computer - Step by Step (With Photos)
But I do recommend install CPU + Heatsink before srew it to the case.
The user mannal should tell you where the cable going to connect.
While for partition, for win7, I do recommend you allow 50GB for OS and program partition. Win7 take something like 25 - 30GB as far as I remember
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daisy, i dont see a power supply in the shopping list you created, is that something that comes with the tower?

and what component does the manual come with?

thanks for all the help
 
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