The Computer Megathread

[Trymos]

Are there stores where I can go to with a list? I prefer buying things in a store rather than having it shipped. Could you recommend any stores?

yes, but they will be FAR cheaper (also inside your budget) buying it online, also running the very big risk of not having the stuff you want.

here's a build which has a high chance of being compatible with the case:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/eoBu

Yeah, everything else is being kept except for the tower.  

I actually prefer a desktop so good, thanks for helping.  

okay, going to work on yours now.

are you going to be overclocking?

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[Awdax]

Alright, but still. I'm willing to pay a few extra bucks without having to worry about shipping and everything and if it doesn't work. I could always call into the store and make sure they have all the parts, if not I'm sure they'd recommend me some alternatives.

How does Best Buy sound?

Also, I noticed there is no CPU cooler or sound card. Is that a problem? Why do I or don't I need those?

[¥ola]

okay, going to work on yours now.

are you going to be overclocking?

Nope.

Also one other question.
Here are the stats of my computer being passed on to my dad here

Is there any way to improve the graphics card?

[Awdax]

Also, here are the corresponding parts at Best Buy. Can you check them to see if they are alright and compatible? I think one or two thing weren't the exact model, but still very very similar. Thank you.

Asus - P8H61-M LX PLUS REV 3.0 Desktop Motherboard - Intel H61(B3) Express Chipset - Socket H2 LGA-1155
Intel® - Core™ i3-2120 Dual-Core 3.3GHz Processor
Patriot Memory - G2 Series 2-Pack 8GB 1333MHz PC3-10666 DDR3 Desktop Memory Kit
Western Digital - Scorpio Black WD7500BPKT 750 GB 2.5" Internal Hard Drive
XFX - Ultra Overclock Edition Radeon HD 7770 1GB DDR5 PCI Express 3.0 Graphics Card
Diablotek - EVO ATX Mid Tower - Black
Coolmax - CL-500B 500W ATX12V Power Supply
Asus - DRW-24B3ST Internal DVD-Writer - Retail Pack
Acer - 20" LCD Monitor - Black
Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit - System Builder (OEM)- Windows
Siig Inc. - USB Low Profile Multimedia Keyboard

[Trymos]

Also, here are the corresponding parts at Best Buy. Can you check them to see if they are alright and compatible? I think one or two thing weren't the exact model, but still very very similar. Thank you.

Asus - P8H61-M LX PLUS REV 3.0 Desktop Motherboard - Intel H61(B3) Express Chipset - Socket H2 LGA-1155
Intel® - Core™ i3-2120 Dual-Core 3.3GHz Processor
Patriot - PXD38G2400C11K 8GB (2 x 4GB) PC3-19200 (2400MHz) Enhanced Latency Kit
Western Digital - Scorpio Black WD7500BPKT 750 GB 2.5" Internal Hard Drive
XFX - Ultra Overclock Edition Radeon HD 7770 1GB DDR5 PCI Express 3.0 Graphics Card
Diablotek - EVO ATX Mid Tower - Black
Coolmax - CL-500B 500W ATX12V Power Supply
Asus - DRW-24B3ST Internal DVD-Writer - Retail Pack
Acer - 20" LCD Monitor - Black
Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64-bit - System Builder (OEM)- Windows
Siig Inc. - USB Low Profile Multimedia Keyboard

i doubt they are all available at your store, mine hardly has half of that and it's huge.
everything except for the ram is fine.
go for something like 1333 and not 2400mhz.


once again, it's better if you just buy it shipped, they will arrive in less then 2 weeks, maybe even less then 1, so you don't have to wait too long if you do buy it shipped.

[Trymos]

Nope.

Also one other question.
Here are the stats of my computer being passed on to my dad here

Is there any way to improve the graphics card?

first off, here's your build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/eoHk

now, the GPU.
yes, it can be improved.
pcie x16 is supported.

[Awdax]

i doubt they are all available at your store, mine hardly has half of that and it's huge.
everything except for the ram is fine.
go for something like 1333 and not 2400mhz.


once again, it's better if you just buy it shipped, they will arrive in less then 2 weeks, maybe even less then 1, so you don't have to wait too long if you do buy it shipped.

Is this better?
Patriot Memory - G2 Series 2-Pack 8GB 1333MHz PC3-10666 DDR3 Desktop Memory Kit

And it's not the wait I'm worried about. It's the condition they'll ship and if the problem arises, they don't work or are not compatible and I can't return them. I don't want to risk that.

[Legodude77]

Doesn't newegg let you send bad parts in for free on almost anything?

[Awdax]

Just checked Best Buy and the total adds up to ~$900. Not worth it. I'll go ahead and order everything online.

Now, you're positive they're all compatible and it will work?

[PrototypeCow]

Is this better?
Patriot Memory - G2 Series 2-Pack 8GB 1333MHz PC3-10666 DDR3 Desktop Memory Kit

And it's not the wait I'm worried about. It's the condition they'll ship and if the problem arises, they don't work or are not compatible and I can't return them. I don't want to risk that.

If you have a microcenter near you, then get it fomr there. There parts are the CHEAPEST. I got an i5 m570k for $189 there.

[¥ola]

first off, here's your build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/eoHk

now, the GPU.
yes, it can be improved.
pcie x16 is supported.

Thank you very much !

Can you suggest a fairly decent GPU for the older computer?  The PSU is extremely tiny, anything could be done to help that to increase power supply for GPU?

[Awdax]

If you have a microcenter near you, then get it fomr there. There parts are the CHEAPEST. I got an i5 m570k for $189 there.

Closest one is 39.4 miles from me.

I'll find the parts there and add them together, see if it's worth the drive.

[Trymos]

Just checked Best Buy and the total adds up to ~$900. Not worth it. I'll go ahead and order everything online.

Now, you're positive they're all compatible and it will work?

yes, if something doesn't work you either did something wrong or they are DoA, incompatibility is a very low chance.

Thank you very much !

Can you suggest a fairly decent GPU for the older computer?  The PSU is extremely tiny, anything could be done to help that to increase power supply for GPU?

new PSU with more watts will work.

what are you going to use the GPU for so i can suggest a good one for what he does.

[Sniper4hire]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181015

Are these things any good?

Also when it says "Block Compatibility AMD AM2/AM3", is AM3+ is supported?

EDIT: Thanks for the response, but it looks they're all too big for my case.

[Trymos]

awdax did you buy the system yet? i just need to edit the system one last time before you order.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/eoTw
do this instead.