I want to build...but what?

[parker420]

Hi....I would like to save some money other than paying for a big name brand.
I am not a gamer, just want solid, smooth performance desk-top. One that will multi-task well. I mainly surf the net, some word proccessing, nothing major.
I would love to stay 500.00 or less if possible.
Please spec out what you think will work for me.

Thanks

Steve

 

[smakme7757]

I would have gotten something like this:

CPU: Core i3-2120 (Dual core)
Ram: 4gb DDR3
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-H67A-UD3H-B3
GPU: Use CPU IGP (In built GPU)
HDD Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB or WD Cavier Blue 1TB - Or anything of a decent name on sale i suppose.
PSU: 300-450w PSU

I priced this up at newegg $484.95

I think the Samsung drive requires a firmware update before it can be used on the H67 chipset. I have one myself, but i recieved it today and have sent my motherboard back for a replacement so i can't check this out.

 

[aigomorla]

AMD System will be golden.
I would recomend u get a Momentus XT Hybrid drive.

The things get faster as u use it more, as funny as it sounds.
You will need a 2.5 -> 3.5 mount if ur case doesnt support a 2.5 lappy drive.

 

[smakme7757]

The AMD X4 955 is only $139 and get a motherboard with an IGP and it might even be a better deal as Aigomorla said.

 

[aphelion02]

You should answer the questions here:

http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=80121

Also, this thread belongs in General Hardware.

 

[parker420]

You should answer the questions here:

http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=80121

Also, this thread belongs in General Hardware.

Sorry....just joined, I should have looked for the correct forum