The Computer Megathread

[HerpaDerp]

Good luck fitting a graphics card in there LEgodude. The case is a mini-tower. And probably won't even fit a 6770

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[SPooK]

Ethan, I have a suggestion for the $1500 slot. For what I configured, it's great value. It has a Blue-Ray drive, a 40GB SSD, 16GB of DDR3 1600 RAM, and a very solid case to hold it all in.

Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139005
Mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157265
CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115070
RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233198
GPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102957
PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139025
HDD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148697
SSD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233177
OD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136241

[Legodude77]

Good luck fitting a graphics card in there LEgodude. The case is a mini-tower. And probably won't even fit a 6770

Do I sound like I need a 6770?

[Ethan]

This combo good or bad?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.787572&cm_sp=DailyDeal-_-787572-_-Combo

Neither here nor there.
The processor, yes it is a 6 core, but the architecture isn't fully appreciated yet by Windows, so you'd be better off just going for a Phenom Deneb or a Thuban.
It's quite good in the fact that it includes a 1TB HDD at that price.
However, the case and motherboard are both M-ATX, which is a small form factor. It wouldn't leave much room for a good graphics card or airflow.

My dad wants to install a phone jack into my room because it needs one, but we wouldn't be able to do that around the time I get my computer. So I need to buy a wireless adapter for my pc. What I'm asking is should I buy one you just plug into a usb port or one you would install on a PCI or PCI Express lane?

I'd go for a PCI one, they are better for signals and compatibility.

Do I sound like I need a 6770?

Don't you game?
The 6770 is a medium range card, and are quite small in terms of physical size.

Spook, I'll look at your suggestion soon. Thanks.

[Legodude77]

Ok, I'm not looking for a $1500 gaming PC that could run any game on ultra high. I'm just looking for something way better than this 4 year old Dell that we got. This is perfect for my needs. I would probably just get like a 5670 or something a little bit higher whenever I get the money.

[HerpaDerp]

Ok, I'm not looking for a $1500 gaming PC that could run any game on ultra high. I'm just looking for something way better than this 4 year old Dell that we got. This is perfect for my needs. I would probably just get like a 5670 or something a little bit higher whenever I get the money.

The things were saying is not for a $1500 gaming PC.

[Legodude77]

The things were saying is not for a $1500 gaming PC.

Still, this will do just fine for me.

[Ethan]

We are saying for a, maybe $500 system.

[Legodude77]

Unless you could fine me a better build for that price or lower, I'll probably stick with it.

[devildogelite]

Unless you could fine me a better build for that price or lower, I'll probably stick with it.

The price of the combo?

[Legodude77]

The price of the combo?

Yes.

[Ethan]

Unless you could fine me a better build for that price or lower, I'll probably stick with it.

Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811233067
PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171031
Mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157199
CPU: http://us.ncix.com/products/?sku=47459&vpn=HDZ955FBGMBOX&manufacture=AMD&promoid=1368
RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820220466
HDD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822145299
GPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102934

Total: ~$374 with rebates.

This is better in all ways, apart from HDD where it is 500gb instead of 1tb.
It even includes a GPU better than the one you were going to strive for.

Quick note: neither the combo or this included Windows.

[Legodude77]

Hmm, since I'm going to install Linux on it, I might not buy the GPU right now. That would then put it under ~$370. Thanks again.

EDIT: What wireless adapter do you recommend? It would have to be one that would work with Linux.

[Ethan]

Hmm, since I'm going to install Linux on it, I might not buy the GPU right now. That would then put it under ~$370. Thanks again.

EDIT: What wireless adapter do you recommend? It would have to be one that would work with Linux.

Wouldn't have a clue about wireless and Linux sorry.
Also, the onboard GPU isn't that bad either, so you'll be fine without the GPU.

[Legodude77]

I'll probably get this one.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833166052
Compatible with Linux C: