will this serve me well for the next 3 years?

[jlee1]

This is my budget build that i would like to use for the next couple of years. My main goal was to keep the rig sub-$500 but the need for a monitor, keyboard, mouse and an OS(hopefully ill be able to find someone with an extra copy of w7), i had to expand my budget. What would you guys do to cut the total down to $500? Or should I keep this build? Any suggestions and opinions are welcome!

https://secure.newegg.com/WishList/MySavedWishDetail.aspx?ID=11868849

 

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

I'm not seeing anything.

 

[jlee1]

sorry. this should fix it:

case:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119193
mobo:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128490
psu:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817171046
cpu:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103808
ram:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231179
hdd:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136769
monitor:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824262011
optical drive:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827106289
OS:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832116986

 

[DaveSimmons]

Some of us are too lazy to click 9 different links, so you might want to edit your first post to also include the part numbers such as GIGABYTE GA-880GMA-USB3 AM3+ $94.99.

Also, you forgot to read and answer the questions in the sticky thread, in particular telling us what you'll use it for -- email and farmville, running a business, gaming?

 

[polypterus]

Here's his public wishlist: http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=11868849

With a monitor and OS I doubt you can get it down to $500. I think you can do better on the CPU and mobo than that though, but I'll leave it up to the experts.

Also at that price point it probably makes more sense to buy a prebuilt system esp. since you're using onboard video.

 

[jlee1]

i was thinking about a prebuilt system, but it takes the fun out of assembling your own pc. also, the price difference between a prebuilt rig and mine wouldn't be to significant because of my need of a monitor,os,mouse,keyboard etc..

 

[DominionSeraph]

there's a $100 off coupon code for Dell XPS at Dell Outlet, so no, we can't match that.

You can get an XPS 7100 with an X6 and 4GB for $369 after code 309R05JS4FVV3Z
XPS 8100 with i5 2300 and 6GB for $449
They come with OS, keyboard, and mouse.

e: The $469 7100 will be in my cart for the next 15 minutes. Tell me if you want to jump on it and I'll release it.
Next cheapest is $539 with 8GB so I'll keep it for you.

e2: oh, you're not even online.
Released back into the wild.

 

[mfenn]

there's a $100 off coupon code for Dell XPS at Dell Outlet, so no, we can't match that.

You can get an XPS 7100 with an X6 and 4GB for $369 after code 309R05JS4FVV3Z
XPS 8100 with i5 2300 and 6GB for $449
They come with OS, keyboard, and mouse.

e: The $469 7100 will be in my cart for the next 15 minutes. Tell me if you want to jump on it and I'll release it.
Next cheapest is $539 with 8GB so I'll keep it for you.

e2: oh, you're not even online.
Released back into the wild.

:thumbsup::thumbsup: For a basic system with IGP, I see no reason not to go with Dell unless you are one of those people who simply must build every machine. Legit Windows 7 license included!

 

[jlee1]

there's a $100 off coupon code for Dell XPS at Dell Outlet, so no, we can't match that.

You can get an XPS 7100 with an X6 and 4GB for $369 after code 309R05JS4FVV3Z
XPS 8100 with i5 2300 and 6GB for $449
They come with OS, keyboard, and mouse.

e: The $469 7100 will be in my cart for the next 15 minutes. Tell me if you want to jump on it and I'll release it.
Next cheapest is $539 with 8GB so I'll keep it for you.

e2: oh, you're not even online.
Released back into the wild.

i went to the dell outlet site and checked out after i put in the coupon code and its not applying. i guess it expired :/ i really appreciate the notice though; that was a hell of a discount... i really dont need to build a computer, it's just that i never have and i really want to. however, i came along this little dude: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16856119046

i never was into tiny barebones systems because they dont seem that powerful, but i was thinking i could just hook this up to my tv and use it as an alternative?

 

[betasub]

^ Kudos for being willing to try your first build (& you'll receive encouragement & advice here if that's the way you go), but starting out on a tight budget can make it a frustrating experience for a first-timer (not being to get the items you'd like). And it's hard to beat the mass production economics of the big pre-builders, with OS/monitor/keyboard/mouse all available to be bundled cheaply into their offers.

 

[mfenn]

i never was into tiny barebones systems because they dont seem that powerful, but i was thinking i could just hook this up to my tv and use it as an alternative?

It's going to be very slow (it's an Atom after all). I dunno if it is even up to playing HD youtube.

 

[jlee1]

so...whats my best bet guys? any suggestions? have u guys seen any specials recently?

 

[StrangerGuy]

so...whats my best bet guys? any suggestions? have u guys seen any specials recently?

Try finding the last-gen i3/5s laptops, the CPU in them is still plenty fast. If you are lucky you can get one with a midrange mobile video card.

 

[jlee1]

okay ill keep looking. thanks for all the help guys!

 

[mfenn]

I still like the Dell Outlet idea actually. You can get an XPS 7100 w/ 21.5" monitor for $558 before tax.

 

[T_Yamamoto]

Now that is a good deal! 21.5 inch? better than my 17 inch >.< I mght actually have to take a look myself

 

[T_Yamamoto]

http://outlet.us.dell.com/ARBOnline...px?rn=1107&SC=highToLow&c=us&cs=22&l=en&s=dfh

check this one out
might not be too bad

 

[mfenn]

http://outlet.us.dell.com/ARBOnline...px?rn=1107&SC=highToLow&c=us&cs=22&l=en&s=dfh

check this one out
might not be too bad

404 Error, just list out the specs and price.