Building a Desktop [UPDATED OP]

[Georges]

Yeah it says Micro ATXs fit in the case too. There were some reviews for the case where people were complaining that there are two too many holes for the fans and their computers were getting dusty. Would packing tape fix the problem or should I just buy two more cheap fans?

You can, but keep in mind you still need airflow. Also, if you do get more fans, you don't want them all blowing out, and if they weren't all blowing out, then they'd be blowing in (obviously, lol), which would bring in more dust then just a few holes.

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[Bisjac]

You know you can still buy prevails that are no brand.
I don't see why you are even look ok no at Dell or anything that is known. Can still do custom prebuilds.

[Georges]

You know you can still buy prevails that are no brand.
I don't see why you are even look ok no at Dell or anything that is known. Can still do custom prebuilds.

I'm confused. What?

[BluetoothBoy]

You know you can still buy prevails that are no brand.
I don't see why you are even look ok no at Dell or anything that is known. Can still do custom prebuilds.

Wrong thread. Belongs in "Why the Florb Does".

[Skig]

You can, but keep in mind you still need airflow. Also, if you do get more fans, you don't want them all blowing out, and if they weren't all blowing out, then they'd be blowing in (obviously, lol), which would bring in more dust then just a few holes.

Yep, I also hear that airflow going in the front and out the back helps the cooling more. Is that true?

[Georges]

Yep, I also hear that airflow going in the front and out the back helps the cooling more. Is that true?

yah, that's what I have on my tower.

[Skig]

yah, that's what I have on my tower.

K, cool

So I'm probably getting this stuff: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3Jdgn
and if the motherboard I have allows it, I'll need a video card and a processor. I have a power supply and a DVD drive as I keep saying

[Bisjac]

I'm confused. What?

lol phone's autospelling. not to mention the brightness was super low and i couldnt see what i was typing XD

[Skig]

lol phone's autospelling. not to mention the brightness was super low and i couldnt see what i was typing XD

What did you mean though?

[Randomness]

K, cool

So I'm probably getting this stuff: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/3Jdgn
and if the motherboard I have allows it, I'll need a video card and a processor. I have a power supply and a DVD drive as I keep saying

I'd personally recommend an i3 + GTX 750 Ti (best damn budget card out there) since it can do "decent" performance for generally office stuff and even some games, even if you have to turn down the settings a bit.

i3-4130 is around $120, and GTX 750 Ti is around $150, but its well worth it for the power it holds in that tiny card. Seriously, look at its benchmarks. Its a beast.

Since the CPU and GPU are generally the most expensive parts in a custom build, you wont have to worry about dropping that kind of money after getting these two.

[Bisjac]

What did you mean though?

a prebuilt computer dosnt have to be all these stuffty dells and compaqs from stores.

there are still custom brand prebuilds. basically the same comps all these guys are telling you to build yourself.
and in this day and age you really arent paying a premium anymore buying them. you arent really saving much money building on your own. its 2014

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=gameing+desktops&_udlo=100&LH_BIN=1&_sop=16&LH_ItemCondition=3&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_udhi=650&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR1.TRC0.A0.H0.Xgameing+desktops+nvidia&_nkw=gameing+desktops+nvidia&_sacat=0

[Skig]

a prebuilt computer dosnt have to be all these stuffty dells and compaqs from stores.

there are still custom brand prebuilds. basically the same comps all these guys are telling you to build yourself.
and in this day and age you really arent paying a premium anymore buying them. you arent really saving much money building on your own. its 2014

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=gameing+desktops&_udlo=100&LH_BIN=1&_sop=16&LH_ItemCondition=3&_osacat=0&_from=R40&_udhi=650&_trksid=p2045573.m570.l1313.TR1.TRC0.A0.H0.Xgameing+desktops+nvidia&_nkw=gameing+desktops+nvidia&_sacat=0

But for right now it doesn't make sense for me to buy a new computer since I have a perfectly fine DVD drive, power supply and probably a motherboard. I only want a new case for cooling purposes and I'll buy a graphics card and processor if I can fit them in with the motherboard without conflict

[Georges]

But for right now it doesn't make sense for me to buy a new computer since I have a perfectly fine DVD drive, power supply and probably a motherboard. I only want a new case for cooling purposes and I'll buy a graphics card and processor if I can fit them in with the motherboard without conflict

Do you know the model name of the PC with the motherboard your thinking you might use?

[Bisjac]

But for right now it doesn't make sense for me to buy a new computer since I have a perfectly fine DVD drive, power supply and probably a motherboard. I only want a new case for cooling purposes and I'll buy a graphics card and processor if I can fit them in with the motherboard without conflict

thats why you message one of these ebay stores and tell them what you need.
they will build you exactly that and make the sale page for just you.
give em a part list and a price range.
a dvd drive is only like 30 bucks anyways. its not a huge deal

[Georges]

thats why you message one of these ebay stores and tell them what you need.
they will build you exactly that and make the sale page for just you.
give em a part list and a price range.
a dvd drive is only like 30 bucks anyways. its not a huge deal

30 bucks can make a pretty big difference when your on a very small budget.

Also, you may be able to steal the wifi card out of the Compaq, and that could save you a few bucks.