I posted a thread awhile back about my computer situation. I took the advice of others and just upgraded my computer to be a bit quicker. Well it's now to the point where its having quite a few problems and needs to be replaced.
Here is a link to my previous thread,
http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2318214
Their was a couple of times when using it, that it just crashes and the screen starts showing a bunch of colored lines and flashes. It makes a weird sound through the speakers as well, only way to fix it, is to reboot computer.
Also the fans on my computer are starting to go out and the bearings are loud. I'm not sure if its due to ground noise, feedback, etc. Speakers also crack and make strange noises from time to time just sitting there. Computer is going on about 6 years old, so I think an upgrade is in order.
I was going to purchase today, but thought building would be cheaper and more entertaining.
I don't see much use in me having a huge tower sitting on my desk anymore, that's why I was learning towards a Mini ITX build or all in one computer.
I'm open to any and all suggestions though on your thoughts about size, etc.
1. What YOUR PC will be used for. I mainly use my computer to surf the web, email, listen to music, download items, etc. I don't do any gaming, video editing, or extensive photo editing. Only a little here and there. It's also used as a mediaPC in the bedroom until I get around to building a standalone system
2. What YOUR budget is. Around ~$500, possibly more if really needed to get a better part
3. What country YOU will be buying YOUR parts from. United States
4. IF you're buying parts OUTSIDE the US, Nope
5. IF YOU have a brand preference. Brand Preference isn't really a huge thing to me. I prefer reliability. However I can get the most bang for my buck.
6. If YOU intend on using any of YOUR current parts, and if so, what those parts are. I would be using my Intel SSD.
7. IF YOU plan on overclocking or run the system at default speeds. Don't plan to overclock it at all, never got into it
8. What resolution, not monitor size, will you be using? 1920x1080
9. WHEN do you plan to build it?
As soon as the tech gurus at Anandtech tell me its good to go :biggrin:
10. Do you need to purchase any software to go with the system, such as Windows or Blu Ray playback software? No Software needs to be purchased.
I think I covered everything. Thanks again for the help.
Here is a link to my previous thread,
http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2318214
Their was a couple of times when using it, that it just crashes and the screen starts showing a bunch of colored lines and flashes. It makes a weird sound through the speakers as well, only way to fix it, is to reboot computer.
Also the fans on my computer are starting to go out and the bearings are loud. I'm not sure if its due to ground noise, feedback, etc. Speakers also crack and make strange noises from time to time just sitting there. Computer is going on about 6 years old, so I think an upgrade is in order.
I was going to purchase today, but thought building would be cheaper and more entertaining.
I don't see much use in me having a huge tower sitting on my desk anymore, that's why I was learning towards a Mini ITX build or all in one computer.
I'm open to any and all suggestions though on your thoughts about size, etc.
1. What YOUR PC will be used for. I mainly use my computer to surf the web, email, listen to music, download items, etc. I don't do any gaming, video editing, or extensive photo editing. Only a little here and there. It's also used as a mediaPC in the bedroom until I get around to building a standalone system
2. What YOUR budget is. Around ~$500, possibly more if really needed to get a better part
3. What country YOU will be buying YOUR parts from. United States
4. IF you're buying parts OUTSIDE the US, Nope
5. IF YOU have a brand preference. Brand Preference isn't really a huge thing to me. I prefer reliability. However I can get the most bang for my buck.
6. If YOU intend on using any of YOUR current parts, and if so, what those parts are. I would be using my Intel SSD.
7. IF YOU plan on overclocking or run the system at default speeds. Don't plan to overclock it at all, never got into it
8. What resolution, not monitor size, will you be using? 1920x1080
9. WHEN do you plan to build it?
As soon as the tech gurus at Anandtech tell me its good to go :biggrin:
10. Do you need to purchase any software to go with the system, such as Windows or Blu Ray playback software? No Software needs to be purchased.
I think I covered everything. Thanks again for the help.
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