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Computer noob with $700 to spend on build.
Posted on 12/21/12 at 4:52 pm
Posted on 12/21/12 at 4:52 pm
Open for both laptops and desktops. I have roughly $700 to spend on a build, but I know nothing about building computers. I would like one optimized for high-def gaming that will last me a while. Is this possible or am I reaching a little far? If you could find a build within my price range, I'd give you cookies/brownies/blow/whatever you are into these days. TIA!
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Posted on 12/21/12 at 4:55 pm to Drewbie
You have a monitor and keyboard/mouse?
Posted on 12/21/12 at 5:03 pm to Lucky Tiger13
Yeah.
Posted on 12/21/12 at 5:03 pm to Drewbie
I have a deal on a graphics card
Posted on 12/21/12 at 5:08 pm to RATeamWannabe
Tigerdirect has a sale on kits. 24 hour or 48 hour sale. Saw this one i5 2500K build many more different prices, check it out.
ETA i5 3570K build
ETA i5 3570K build
This post was edited on 12/21/12 at 5:10 pm
Posted on 12/21/12 at 5:10 pm to RATeamWannabe
Well here's the deal, I'm probably gonna end up printing out whatever build is posted here because my parents want to be the ones that get it for me for Christmas. I think they said they were going to Best Buy first, but I'm not sure if they'll order parts/build the computer for you. I'm not comfortable with them handling the whole purchasing process, but they really want to do it so my hands are kind of tied. I just some guidelines for them.
Posted on 12/21/12 at 5:12 pm to Drewbie
Best Buy just sells those iBuyPower gaming PCs. I wouldn't go that route. Order the parts and build it yourself. It's not hard.
Posted on 12/21/12 at 5:14 pm to Drewbie
cyberpowerpc and ibuypower both have configurator's you can use to build, then just print it out..Order parts,build it. Done
This post was edited on 12/21/12 at 5:15 pm
Posted on 12/21/12 at 5:21 pm to stout
quote:Is it just plugging and screwing? I just don't want to screw up a brand new computer because I didn't put it together right.
Order the parts and build it yourself. It's not hard.
Posted on 12/21/12 at 5:21 pm to Drewbie
Basically plugging, no real screwing other than motherboard to the case, but the holes should line up, Very hard to mess up.
Posted on 12/21/12 at 5:22 pm to Drewbie
Are you looking to buy prebuilt or build it yourself?
Posted on 12/21/12 at 5:23 pm to TigerBait2008
Alright thanks. I like that Asus build from TigerDirect.com. Second opinions?
Posted on 12/21/12 at 5:23 pm to Drewbie
It's pretty easy unless you are a window licker.
Just google search for the Newegg video about building a PC and follow their guide.
Just google search for the Newegg video about building a PC and follow their guide.
Posted on 12/21/12 at 5:23 pm to Drewbie
Got a link to it?
Nevermind I see it above, that the one you talking bout?
Nevermind I see it above, that the one you talking bout?
This post was edited on 12/21/12 at 5:25 pm
Posted on 12/21/12 at 5:24 pm to TigerBait2008
Posted on 12/21/12 at 5:26 pm to Drewbie
Pretty solid, looks like you need to add ram to it, less i'm missing it.
ETA: And a hard drive
ETA: And a hard drive
This post was edited on 12/21/12 at 5:27 pm
Posted on 12/21/12 at 5:29 pm to TigerBait2008
Hm... Anyone got a complete kit around that price? I really don't know where to look.
Posted on 12/21/12 at 5:30 pm to Drewbie
Posted on 12/21/12 at 5:35 pm to TigerBait2008
Sounds like the video card in that might be a little weak. I'd rather have an expensive card than 1 TB of memory. I only have about 250 Gigs taken up on my laptop right now and I have all of my games on it.
Posted on 12/21/12 at 5:40 pm to Drewbie
You really should just build your own, pussy.
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