The Computer Megathread

[Straton.]

So after visiting build a PC on reddit this is what came out of the build I previously posted:

http://www.reddit.com/r/buildapc/comments/pd84f/build_ready_minecraft_dedicated_server_updated/

I still think the CPU is overpowered. If this build checks out I'm ready to purchase it.

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[Pentium]

So after visiting build a PC on reddit this is what came out of the build I previously posted:

http://www.reddit.com/r/buildapc/comments/pd84f/build_ready_minecraft_dedicated_server_updated/

I still think the CPU is overpowered. If this build checks out I'm ready to purchase it.

No GPU? Also, the power supply is absolute stuff.

[SpreadsPlague]

I would find a better power supply. Not necessarily a stronger one, but one of better quality.

[suburb]

Can you guys read my post at the bottom of 230?

[SpreadsPlague]

Can you guys read my post at the bottom of 230?

are your graphics drivers up to date?

[suburb]

Yea entire comp is.

[Tokthree]

No GPU? Also, the power supply is absolute stuff.

It's a Minecraft server rig, apparently.
I'm guessing a graphics card is a $20 afterthought

[Straton.]

Fixed my Dedicated Minecraft server build, please inform me of anything I should change or fix before I go ahead and purchase these parts:

Part list permalink / Part price breakdown by merchant

CPU:  AMD FX-6100 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor  ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard:  MSI 760GM-E51 (FX) Micro ATX  AM3+ Motherboard
Memory:  Corsair Vengeance 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Hard Drive:  Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($82.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case:  Rosewill R102-P-BK MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($34.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply:  Antec 400W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply  ($46.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive:  LG GH22NS90B DVD/CD Writer  ($15.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $415.92
(Prices include shipping and discounts when available.)
(Generated 2012-02-08 17:20 EST-0500)

I'm planning on using Mine OS CRUX which although it seems complicated, I hope I can learn how to use it.

[Nickelob Ultra]

Fixed my Dedicated Minecraft server build, please inform me of anything I should change or fix before I go ahead and purchase these parts:

Part list permalink / Part price breakdown by merchant

CPU:  AMD FX-6100 3.3GHz 6-Core Processor  ($139.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard:  MSI 760GM-E51 (FX) Micro ATX  AM3+ Motherboard
Memory:  Corsair Vengeance 16GB (4 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($94.99 @ Newegg)
Hard Drive:  Western Digital Caviar Blue 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($82.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Case:  Rosewill R102-P-BK MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($34.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply:  Antec 400W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply  ($46.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive:  LG GH22NS90B DVD/CD Writer  ($15.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $415.92
(Prices include shipping and discounts when available.)
(Generated 2012-02-08 17:20 EST-0500)

I'm planning on using Mine OS CRUX which although it seems complicated, I hope I can learn how to use it.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226168

You don't need a 500GB HDD for Minecraft, plus a SSD would give better performance as well.

[Straton.]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820226168

You don't need a 500GB HDD for Minecraft, plus a SSD would give better performance as well.

Everyone keeps flip flopping on that, It doesn't improve performance anymore but something like RamDisk does and thats why I have 16GBs of RAM.

[Night Fox]

since that dumb cigarette wont ask, how good of a computer can you build with $500

[Legodude77]

If you exclude the cost of a monitor and an OS, then a pretty decent one to start with and add on later.

[suburb]

wowe no one needs to help my major flaw with my computer.  Update on that story is that I have restarted and it's being stupid damn colors again and it even affects my second monitor so it's not the mac itself but something along the lines of the GPU/display board.

[Becquerel]

Uhh. Yeah when I plug my earbuds in and turn on a song, music plays on both the External Speakers and the earbuds. why is this.

[Rainbow]

Does anyone know how to fix dxgkrnl.sys from crashing on my gaming computer? :\