The Computer Megathread

[Westonini2]

whoa i bet you put a lot of work making this topic.

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[Littledude]

is there a prediction that your $1200 build would change by like April 2012?

[HerpaDerp]

Oh btw Ethan. Want me to help you maintain the thread? Ill be happy to and post another guide later as well

[Ethan]

Oh btw Ethan. Want me to help you maintain the thread? Ill be happy to and post another guide later as well

That would be fantastic.

is there a prediction that your $1200 build would change by like April 2012?

Maybe. Ivy Bridge and HD7000 and GTX600 *might* be out by then.

[HerpaDerp]

That would be fantastic.

Sounds good :D

[Nasoa]

Ethan has a key, right?

[HerpaDerp]

Ethan has a key, right?

Yeah lol. He posted in the topic that said BL forums is key only

[HerpaDerp]

bump for megathread.

come on people.

[Legodude77]

Ethan you think you could find me a $200-250 build? I want to build something better than this pc I have right now.

[Davy]

Oh Gog, Ethan, I need a new computer so bad, thanks.

[Sulfate]

Here's my suggestion for a build in the $1500 range (after you add case, OS and optical drive it nears or exceeds that)     (it's also my personal rig that I'll have my hands on within the week .. so excited aghahghagh)

CPU - http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115070
GPU - http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130590
PSU - http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171048
RAM - http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233170
HDD - http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185
MOBO - http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128487

Doesn't include case, OS, or optical drive since those are dependent on the person's needs/tastes. Note that if you decide on this GPU, you may need a large case as it's quite the long card.

[HerpaDerp]

Here's my suggestion for a build in the $1500 range (after you add case, OS and optical drive it nears or exceeds that)     (it's also my personal rig that I'll have my hands on within the week .. so excited aghahghagh)

CPU - http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115070
GPU - http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130590
PSU - http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817171048
RAM - http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233170
HDD - http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822152185
MOBO - http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128487

Doesn't include case, OS, or optical drive since those are dependent on the person's needs/tastes. Note that if you decide on this GPU, you may need a large case as it's quite the long card.

You could get a Z68 board from gigabyte for ten more dollars

[Menen]

I just got a new computer. What a Coincidence!

[HerpaDerp]

I just got a new computer. What a Coincidence!

[dorkdotdan]

You forgot one con of Prebuilts, being that it comes with tons of useless crap ware.