Building a computer!

[Spiderpig]

A good core i7 system might put you dangerously close to or surpass your budget.

Yes, but if I need to I can use some parts from my dad's older computer also, thank you Reactor Worker

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[Otis Da HousKat]

Yes, but if I need to I can use some parts from my dad's older computer also, thank you Reactor Worker

They're probably outdated and non-compatible with it.

[Reactor Worker]

A good core i7 system might put you dangerously close to or surpass your budget.

Yeah, I wouldn't recommend the i7 platform for under $2000. Of course it is possible, but the performance return just isn't there for the mid-low end budget. A good Core 2 processor is much more cost effective.

I'm putting together a wishlist on newegg for my recommendations for your build.

[Digmaster]

MoBo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813121059 (230)
CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115017 (185)
GPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130370 (220)
PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139006 (120)
CASE: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129021 (110)
RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231122 x2 (40x2)
HDD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136218 (70)
ID: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827129018 (30)
MONITOR: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009145 (170)

Way to low. $1100. Upgrade where you see fit. This is my first time picking out stuff, and I did it in a hurry. This is everything you need, though. Go through the parts, find stuff you like, and stuff like that. After your done, post it here.

[Spiderpig]

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Oh thank you

[Zenthos]

My recommendations:

ATI HD 4870
Intel Core 2 Q6600 i7
X48 motherboard (ASUS, GIGABYTE, etc)
Corsair 750 watt PSU
4 GB DDR2 800 memory
Windows 64-bit Vista

Case, disk drives, etc don't matter as much. Plenty of choice and all a matter of personal needs/preferences.

Need i7 :P

[Jsk2003]

Lurn2read previous posts.

[Spiderpig]

Oh how2avoide static electricity

[Jsk2003]

Constantly ground yourself by touching something metal. Avoid carpet or anything like that.

[Reactor Worker]

List is ready. What email address do you want me to send it to?

Need i7 :P

Yeah, I wouldn't recommend the i7 platform for under $2000. Of course it is possible, but the performance return just isn't there for the mid-low end budget. A good Core 2 processor is much more cost effective.

[Spiderpig]

List is ready. What email address do you want me to send it to?

Could you PM me?

[Dr.Block]

Take my laptop, and put a new mother board in it. Hewlet Packered is slow as hell at sending mother boards to computer repair shops.

[General Nick]

Static electricity is very dangerous, if it comes into contact with your pieces. Parts may become 'bricked' as a result of it, which means they are pretty much like trying to ride a chariot with a dead horse.

To avoid static electricity, just touch the inside of the casing that has no paint on it, or touch something else metal. Silverware doesn't work, magnets don't either.

[Reactor Worker]

Static electricity is very dangerous, if it comes into contact with your pieces. Parts may become 'bricked' as a result of it, which means they are pretty much like trying to ride a chariot with a dead horse.

To avoid static electricity, just touch the inside of the casing that has no paint on it, or touch something else metal. Silverware doesn't work, magnets don't either.

Touching the case won't work unless the case itself is grounded. The best way to achieve this is to have the powersupply installed into the case and plug the PSU into the wall. Anti-static wrist bands are another useful tool.

Generally though, you needn't worry. Try to avoid building your computer in a room with carpet, and perhaps remove your socks first.

[General Nick]

I built my computer minutes ago with carpet and socks.

Am I going to die?