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

[Tokthree]

I do have a 300 watt PSU lying around that came with my PC, but would that be enough for my setup? I can't really afford anything it's really sad

What's the one you have in your system right now and how old is it?

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[Sheepocalypse]

What's the one you have in your system right now and how old is it?

I forget the brand, it's 500W probably bought it a year or two ago from Best Buy.

[espio100]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/LzyzD3
Opinions on this cheap af build?

[shitlord]

i like the case

move to 8gb of ram, you dont need 16
whats your OS going to be?

[espio100]

i like the case

move to 8gb of ram, you dont need 16
whats your OS going to be?

Windows 7, I still got a disc and than install 10.
Also I need 16Gb ram because after effects and photoshop ^{(not really)} litteraly swallow my ram.
My friend has a pc with 32Gigs, loving overkill

[Georges]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/LzyzD3
Opinions on this cheap af build?

Go to 8 gigs of RAM. I'd also recommend a Western Digital over a Seagate HDD. They're less prone to failure. Also, get a better PSU. Something by XFX or Seasonic, but if those are two much, then I suppose a Corsair CX series would be good. PSUs are a part that can take your entire build out with it should it die; don't skimp on the PSU.

[shitlord]

idk george i've had two WDs go in the last year and my seagate is still going strong
also i bought an antec for my server, its been running 24/7 for over a year now and all the capacitors are looking good and it sounds like it did the day i bought it
personal experience i guess

espio you seriously dont need 16gb just for Photoshop or video editing, 8gb is enough. 

[Pentium]

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/LzyzD3
Opinions on this cheap af build?

Looks good, the only thing I'd change is maybe replace the hard drive with a WD Blue and get this RAM instead: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/team-memory-tdked316g1600hc9dc01
It really doesn't matter that much though, it's still a solid build.

get a better PSU
Corsair CX

u w0t m8?

[espio100]

Go to 8 gigs of RAM. I'd also recommend a Western Digital over a Seagate HDD. They're less prone to failure. Also, get a better PSU. Something by XFX or Seasonic, but if those are two much, then I suppose a Corsair CX series would be good. PSUs are a part that can take your entire build out with it should it die; don't skimp on the PSU.

I'll stick with 16Gigs.
Anyways, is this better?

[Pentium]

Stick with the Antec Earthwatts, it's a much more modern design than the Corsair CX.

[shitlord]

I'll stick with 16Gigs.
Anyways, is this better?

with the reviews on antec vs corsair i would say the antec one is just as good
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371033
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139026

[espio100]

Ah
I changed back. I don't think it has much difference but w/e
I think I posted/requested many things here and never bought them but oh boy.
I am so going to buy this. I don't think my mother is going to be happy because I buy like a new pc every year xd.

[shitlord]

dont do that
just upgrade over time

[espio100]

dont do that
just upgrade over time

That was what I was planning to do from now.
Like 2 years ago I bought some desktop "for school" (right now my sister is using it)
A year ago I bought a laptop wich I still currently am using.
So yeah

[Zloff]

if you're going to upgrade over time It'd be best to invest first in a good motherboard, psu, and a spacious, well-vented case