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Bought a New Computer

zoombabyzoom

zoombabyzoom

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Finally figured that with my current computer being so outdated, 7yrs old and with me getting into my MBA that I needed a new computer. Had a friend of mine who is much more up to date in computers help me get this guy:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883227429

Had to also buy a monitor:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009316

Hopefully, this machine gives me what I need. Mostly just need the capacity to play Counter Strike:GO and then just Microsoft office, download some videos/music etc.
 
zoombabyzoom said:
Finally figured that with my current computer being so outdated, 7yrs old and with me getting into my MBA that I needed a new computer. Had a friend of mine who is much more up to date in computers help me get this guy:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883227429

Had to also buy a monitor:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009316

Hopefully, this machine gives me what I need. Mostly just need the capacity to play Counter Strike:GO and then just Microsoft office, download some videos/music etc.
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Not too bad.

The thing I dislike is most pre-built PC's are made with cheap components then marked up based on the CPU/GPU chipsets only.

That one does not look too bad as far as cost/components, but you really have to watch our for some of those that say "elite" and then drop a $62 MoBo in it.
 
Yea I was informed about that. But this computer will be one that I will buy new components for to upgrade it or add RAM, or new video card, etc.

Thanks for your input though
 
zoombabyzoom said:
Yea I was informed about that. But this computer will be one that I will buy new components for to upgrade it or add RAM, or new video card, etc.

Thanks for your input though
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Personally, the first thing I'd upgrade would be the Power Supply.

That's the #1 area pc manufacturers cut corners on, i saw it's a 480 watt which could be cutting it close if you plan to upgrade.

Pick up a nice 600-800 watt power supply from a good manufacturer and it will last for years, and could be used in future builds.
 
Yea I was told I would have to upgrade the power supply when I upgrade the video card. I'm not a big gamer just need to run CS:GO and everything that is less than that.
 
I would have went i7 personally and yes the power supply needs upgrading. But if you're not playing games, its alright.
 
Mitchrapp said:
I would have went i7 personally and yes the power supply needs upgrading. But if you're not playing games, its alright.
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Huge price jump between i5 and i7 though.

If you just want more cores and a bigger cache I'd just go AMD, get an FX-8150 chip for about the same price as that i5. [actually just looked and it's almost $30 less than the i5 he has]

But yeah, for light gaming it will be fine.
 
I suppose a place or two does that but look around and you can get a pre-built box with i7, everything else being equal of course, 200 bucks.
 
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