Author Topic: Help me build a PC  (Read 1317 times)

Our budget is $800. We don't need an operating system, my family primarily uses free Linux based stuff. We prefer a 1 TB HDD and a wireless network card. (the place where we are going to put it is far away from our router) The monitor/peripherals/etc. are not within the $800 budget.

We don't care how you do it, we just want it to be the best it can be for $800. We may buy Windows and use it for gaming in the future, but for now we're focusing on the hardware and just using an Ubuntu/Arch dual boot.

There's like, a megathread bro.

There's like, a megathread bro.
That thread doesn't get posted in enough. I thought making a topic would be quicker and easier.

http://www.logicalincrements.com/
A website that suggests parts for your budget
It's in the megathread as well


Here's your price range
« Last Edit: September 24, 2014, 06:50:26 PM by Blooker »

That thread doesn't get posted in enough. I thought making a topic would be quicker and easier.
It gets posted in plenty. I've practically completed my build based on the advice on that thread.

http://www.logicalincrements.com/
A website that suggests parts for your budget
It's in the megathread as well


Here's your price range
Are all those parts compatible with each other?

It gets posted in plenty. I've practically completed my build based on the advice on that thread.
This thread is almost over anyway.

Are all those parts compatible with each other?
I presume so
Do some research

This thread is almost over anyway.
Not really


This thread is almost over anyway.
Believe me, if you're spending $800 on something, you shouldn't be done researching within minutes. Getting a recommendation from the forum is a great start, but until you've looked up each part and understand why they were recommended, you shouldn't buy anything.

Believe me, if you're spending $800 on something, you shouldn't be done researching within minutes. Getting a recommendation from the forum is a great start, but until you've looked up each part and understand why they were recommended, you shouldn't buy anything.
I presume so
Do some research
Not really
Okay. I'll do some more research and post here again when I'm done.

EDIT: Do you guys recommend using the stock cooling fan? What are some benefits of getting a different one?
« Last Edit: September 24, 2014, 07:13:22 PM by blueblur121 »

Bump. What do you think about this build?
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/blueblur112198/saved/nZPfrH
Obviously I'm going to add stuff to it, but I chose from what was suggested at logicalincrements.com. I ended up with a build that is under $700.
Notice that this isn't my final choice due to the fact that it doesn't have an optical drive or a CPU cooler.

Bump. What do you think about this build?
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/blueblur112198/saved/nZPfrH
Obviously I'm going to add stuff to it, but I chose from what was suggested at logicalincrements.com. I ended up with a build that is under $700.
Notice that this isn't my final choice due to the fact that it doesn't have an optical drive or a CPU cooler.
do NOT get seagate, its very prone to failure.
instead, get something from hitachi or atleast western digital.
here,
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/36Rm23
changed the storage and power supply. id mostly stick to corsair.

do NOT get seagate, its very prone to failure.
instead, get something from hitachi or atleast western digital.
here,
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/36Rm23
changed the storage and power supply. id mostly stick to corsair.
is 750 watts really necessary

do NOT get seagate, its very prone to failure.
instead, get something from hitachi or atleast western digital.
here,
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/36Rm23
changed the storage and power supply. id mostly stick to corsair.
If you're worried about a Seagate failing, you should also be worrying about that PSU you picked. Get a lower wattage higher quality PSU, like a Seasonic.
« Last Edit: September 24, 2014, 10:42:13 PM by Georges »

a computer with a single video card dosnt need more then 600w at best.
the saved money better put toward an 80+ gold rated one or something.

If its not intended for hardcore gaming, you could easily build one for cheap. Don't us Logical increments for a solid base. It works if you are too lazy to research.

Get a Western Digital blue, its ~$50 and works fine and is dependable. You don't need a black. Stock CPU fan is just fine if you don't plan on overclocking or if, again, arent playing a ton of newer games. PSU isnt something you should cheap out on whatsoever. Get a Corsair, EVGA, Cooler Master, or Seagate one and aim for Gold, but bronze rating will do just fine also. Dont need to go over 500w unless you are getting a higher end GPU.

Case is real simple. Find something with decent ratings, good cable management, air flow, and also what you think looks good. Some like simple (Corsair Obsidian or Fractal Design) and some like flashy.

Mobo and CPU: Gonna have to ask someone more experienced there.

GPU is easy. Just tell us what you want to/plan on playing. If you want to play new games at ultra settings, might need something like a 970. plan on playing blockland with shaders, might do well with something a lot cheaper. Plus, while it isn't a GPU, (And it may be different for me because i was so used to crap CPUs) but 4690k has pretty decent integrated graphics, at least better than my old GT 630.