[MEGATHREAD] Personal Computer - Updated builds thanks to Logical Increments

[Skig]

Is building generally cheaper than buying a pre-built one?

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[Pie Crust]

It is and you install it yourself so you have the security that there's no extra bullstuff in your system.

[SPooK]

Is building generally cheaper than buying a pre-built one?

Yes, and if you can build with legos you can build a computer.

[Skig]

Yes, and if you can build with legos you can build a computer.

ok cool. What about part selection? How do I know I'm getting the best for my money. I'd also like it to come out around $500 or less

[Steve5451²]

Is building generally cheaper than buying a pre-built one?

Yes. Every time.

[Pie Crust]

ok cool. What about part selection? How do I know I'm getting the best for my money. I'd also like it to come out around $500 or less

You could always ask on the forums. I posted a build last year and Nal patched it up a bit.

[Skig]

All I want is a desktop that:

1. Won't overheat when I play games
2. Is cheap (under $500)
3. Is reliable
4. Functions like a regular desktop (Word, Internet, etc.)
5. Has capability of good game graphics
6. Preferably quiet

[Pie Crust]

The overheating has many factors. Mainly, your ambient room temperature and the quality of your fans/radiator and how well the airflow is in your system.

[Skig]

I'm open to suggestions

[Pie Crust]

Alright, I seriously need help now. Windows stopped responding like earlier today (Numlock won't toggle) and my screen glitched. It's pointlessly drawing lines up and down the screen. I'm using the onboard GPU as my PCI GPU is useless now.

Rebooted and now it doesn't detect my Ethernet driver. For forget's sake!

[Skig]

Alright, I seriously need help now. Windows stopped responding like earlier today (Numlock won't toggle) and my screen glitched. It's pointlessly drawing lines up and down the screen. I'm using the onboard GPU as my PCI GPU is useless now.

Rebooted and now it doesn't detect my Ethernet driver. For forget's sake!

Sounds like my family laptop, except it has no connected internet, it just uses broken, wireless, crappy and expensive internet

[pefu19]

isnt arm like x64? or am i just being loving handicapped here
x86 is 32 it and x86_64 or arm64 is 64 bit riight?
please dont flame me

[Steve5451²]

isnt arm like x64? or am i just being loving handicapped here
x86 is 32 it and x86_64 or arm64 is 64 bit riight?
please dont flame me

You're thinking amd64, which is 64 bit. ARM is a whole different architecture that is generally used in mobile phones and tablets because of its high efficiency, low power use, and low heat output.

[Pie Crust]

A simple reinstalling of the card worked but this is plug-and-play. Should this be happening at all?

[SPooK]

All I want is a desktop that:

1. Won't overheat when I play games
2. Is cheap (under $500)
3. Is reliable
4. Functions like a regular desktop (Word, Internet, etc.)
5. Has capability of good game graphics
6. Preferably quiet

Do you have all the extra stuff like monitor, keyboard, etc?