More computer questions yay!

[Jorici]

I need to get a quad core computer, and I have a few questions to go along with it, along with the fact that I need help finding one.

First off:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.722553
(No idea how much)
This is a less than 300 dollar combo pack. I figured I could use this, then with the money I get from my birthday coming up finish buying the rest of the parts. Or, there is another route...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.719539
(Going to assume it will be around 450)

This one is the whole PC pack thingy for less than 300 dollars. But I need a quad core, so I am wondering if I should get this and then buy an i5 to go along with it?
It also looks like I'm going to need to buy a 30 dollar PSU, too.

I also forgot to mention that it is not for gaming, yet.

Also, what is the downside of the micro ATX motherboard other from size?

Could you help me find the better deal?

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[Coolio]

What are you planning to do with it?

[Jorici]

What are you planning to do with it?

Rendering, Graphic Dedign, etc.

[Jorici]

Bump

[Gaythan Gayes]

Also, what is the downside of the micro ATX motherboard other from size?

Could you help me find the better deal?

the downside would be less upgrading room if you wanted to upgrade in the future.

and im in a bit of a hurry so no i cant help you find a better deal

[Jorici]

Bump, again.

[Jorici]

Final time I'm going to bump this thread. This is somewhat urgent.

[Ethan]

Hold up for 5 minutes while I get you a parts list?

[Jorici]

I think I'm going to go with the second DIY PC.

Unless you can persuade me otherwise.

EDIT: Looking at the motherboard, it looks like there would be absolutely no room for a graphics card in the future.

[Ethan]

I think I'm going to go with the second DIY PC.

It's not a very good choice, plus it has no PSU. Wait a second? :(

[Jorici]

It's not a very good choice, plus it has no PSU. Wait a second? :(

Sure. I decided against it, anyways.

No OS, PSU, or room to expand.

[Ethan]

Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811233067
PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171038
Mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157215
CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103808
RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820220537
HDD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822145299

Total: $308

If you run into a little bit more cash I'd suggest swapping that case for a more roomy one, but that's only if you have the cash.
Plus if you are doing graphic design you'll want to install a graphics card asap.

[Jorici]

Is that build future proof for a while? I am seriously considering that one.

I'm also in love with this case

Is the motherbaord compatible?

[Ethan]

Is that build future proof for a while? I am seriously considering that one.

I'm also in love with this case

Is the motherbaord compatible?

It's relatively future proof. You do have the opportunity to upgrade to say an AMD Thuban 6 core processor and overclocking as well.
To be completely future proof with AMD right now, you'd want an AM3+ board, but they are quite expensive. The new Bulldozer CPUs coming out on Wednesday, but you can always swap motherboards out when they come down in price.

Yes, that case is great.
But just remember, video card soon, if you want, because with any option, you're not going to get a decent card for your price range now. I'd suggest an HD66XX or 67XX series for your graphic design, and they are both under $100 for a good card.

[Ethan]

Actually, if you can afford a little bit more now:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121440
Just to tide you over, if you wish.

Until you can afford something like:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161386
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150560