The Computer Megathread

[Brian Smithers]

so as a 14 year old guy entering the job world, are there any jobs i can get?
heres my skills:
- Programming: Python, C++, TorqueScript, PHP, JavaScript, HTML (if you count it)
- I (think) i know how to build a computer, i mean how hard can it be :P I have taken a few computers apart lol
- Figuring things out
- Destroying things
- ARDUUUUIIIINOOOOOOO (Electronical Engineering)

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[Jerome]

I have a $600 budget, I'm looking into getting a higher-caliber computer that can replace my craptop... This was the first place I thought of :P
I looked at the one on the OP, but some of the parts appear to be "out of stock." Can anyone help me spec out my own computer? For gaming, it would need a semi-decent GPU (the one in my laptop is nonexistent) And at least 4GB RAM. Of course, it would also need to have room for upgrades.

Case: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000GQMHBI/ref=s9_simh_gw_p147_d0_i3?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=0WDSXV4TW3GYS4V7Z0W8&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1389517282&pf_rd_i=507846
CPU: http://www.amazon.com/Intel-i3-3220-Dual-Core-Processor-Cache/dp/B0093H8HXS/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1354065160&sr=1-3&keywords=intel+core+i3
Motherboard: http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-Intel-Micro-Motherboards-GA-B75M-D3H/dp/B007R9CRGW/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1354065187&sr=1-1&keywords=gigabyte+b75
GPU: http://www.amazon.com/Sapphire-Radeon-PCI-Express-Graphics-11201-17-20G/dp/B00A0HZOEA/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1354065218&sr=1-1&keywords=sapphire+radeon+hd+7770
PSU: http://www.amazon.com/Cooler-Master-eXtreme-Supply-RS500-PCARD3-US/dp/B001G0WPLK/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1354065271&sr=1-1&keywords=500+watt+power+supply
RAM: http://www.amazon.com/Kingston-Technology-1600MHz-KHX1600C9D3B1K2-4GX/dp/B003NWWM30/ref=sr_1_sc_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1354065331&sr=1-1-spell&keywords=4gb+hyperx
Hard Drive: http://www.amazon.com/Western-Digital-Caviar-Cache-Desktop/dp/B00461G3MS/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1354065372&sr=1-1&keywords=500gb+hard+drive
DVD Burner: http://www.amazon.com/Asus-24xDVD-RW-Serial-Internal-DRW-24B1ST/dp/B0033Z2BAQ/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1354065479&sr=1-1&keywords=dvd+drive
Windows 7 (optional): http://www.amazon.com/Windows-Premium-64bit-System-Builder/dp/B004Q0PT3I/ref=pd_sbs_e_1
Total: around $510*/around $610* (with OS) *prices fluctuate frequently on amazon

Decent build. If you can go a little over i suggest a better power supply but this will work.

[MackTheHunter]

I just got a mechanical keyboard (Razer Black Widow) and it lights up blue and sounds like love when you type and it looks amazing and feels amazing and I can type so much faster now and HOLY SHIITTTTTTTTTT

[SpreadsPlague]

jesus christ is this guy a prince or something? how does he have 3k for a computer

some people have jobs lmao

[Alex Man!]

Going to hopefully get a IBuyPower computer from the chimera signature series. It's affordable and good I guess.

[ShadowsfeaR]

I just got a mechanical keyboard (Razer Black Widow) and it lights up blue and sounds like love when you type and it looks amazing and feels amazing and I can type so much faster now and HOLY SHIITTTTTTTTTT

I cant stand mechanical and all those other keyboards with hugeass keys and such. I much prefer a nice, slim laptop-styled keyboard. My Logitech Illuminated Keyboard is super smexy.

[pwnfulz]

can this computer run games to medium - max settings

http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/system/Gamer_Xtreme_2000/

So your telling me that you can't play games on low settings?
Huehuehue

[Headcrab Zombie]

so as a 14 year old

yeah probably not due to child labor laws

- Figuring things out

A better term for this would be "Problem solving" or "brown townysis"

[Treynolds416]

yeah probably not due to child labor laws

You can work in my state at 14 with a work permit

[Trymos]

You can work in my state at 14 with a work permit

i can work in my state at 14 without a work permit
just 3 hour-while-school-in-session or 8 hour without school in session that you have.

[Brian Smithers]

back onto the subject of work
any jobs?

[Headcrab Zombie]

You can work in my state at 14 with a work permit

yeah but have fun finding someone wanting to hire a 14 year old
especially at the hours he'd actually be allowed to work

[pecon98]

Next poster will king page 500, it'll be mine if you wait more than 20 seconds.

[Mr.jacksaunt]

BAM
was waiting for someone to post
hehe

[pecon98]

Hooray for 500 pages!