I keep seeing people asking for help on what to buy for their new computer builds, giving only a budget. I assume this is because they aren't entirely sure where to start. I made up a spreadsheet for my roommate a few months ago that shows a list of each component that is needed to build an entire computer, along with their costs. I decided to update that list and post it here to use as a tool to figure out what you want and how much it will cost you. I plan on updating this list once a week, and I am willing to add whatever components anyone asks. The prices come entirely from NewEgg. I will add links to reviews of each component, if I can figure out how.
Computer builder spreadsheet
How to use:
The list is broken out by types of components, with each type getting their own color. I have the list in order from Highest performance/Most features at the top to the Lowest performance/least features at the bottom. To get a good idea of what price your system will be, just take one part from each color code that most resembles what you would want, and add them all. The most useful part of this tool, is that it helps you see the costs of components you may not have thought about when initially thinking up your new computer build.
Right now the list is just that - a list. I am working on adding interactivity to the list. Hopefully it will be fully functional in a short time. It is still a useful tool as is, especially if you are first coming up with ideas on what to build.
EDIT: This will likely be the last time I update the spreadsheet, unless there is a request that I continue to do this. This takes up a bunch of time, and I have heard far fewer requests now than when I started. Mostly though, it is because I am almost done building the computer for my buddy, so I don't have a need for it anymore. I am willing to update on occasion if you feel it is useful though.
Computer builder spreadsheet
How to use:
The list is broken out by types of components, with each type getting their own color. I have the list in order from Highest performance/Most features at the top to the Lowest performance/least features at the bottom. To get a good idea of what price your system will be, just take one part from each color code that most resembles what you would want, and add them all. The most useful part of this tool, is that it helps you see the costs of components you may not have thought about when initially thinking up your new computer build.
Right now the list is just that - a list. I am working on adding interactivity to the list. Hopefully it will be fully functional in a short time. It is still a useful tool as is, especially if you are first coming up with ideas on what to build.
EDIT: This will likely be the last time I update the spreadsheet, unless there is a request that I continue to do this. This takes up a bunch of time, and I have heard far fewer requests now than when I started. Mostly though, it is because I am almost done building the computer for my buddy, so I don't have a need for it anymore. I am willing to update on occasion if you feel it is useful though.
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