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Dodo
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http://puu.sh/oas29/6e693682ac.jpg

2011 build on left (more dust on there than what was normally there). New build on right

http://puu.sh/ojVvh/c8aedbaab1.png
(Taken while playing RS)

CPU Cooler: Cryorig H7
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro
RAM: DDR4 2400
PSU: Seasonic 650w

Spent <$1000 thanks to sales (not counting rebates).

To Purchase List:
-replace 1600x900 monitor
-new mouse/keyboard
-new desk/chair

Probably going to order an NZXT Hue+ for cool lighting as well. I'll post full setup picture once I get all that done.

16-Apr-2016 07:06:37 - Last edited on 16-Apr-2016 07:07:31 by Dodo

Farmer Twunk

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Hello friends, not sure where to post this but here seems like a good place.

I'm planning to get a new desktop this summer and I'm not the brightest when it comes to computer parts and whatnot. Several people told me to look into "building my own" but I have no idea where to start or what to look for. If someone wants to help me out I'd appreciate it a ton.

17-Apr-2016 03:59:55

H alo
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H alo

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Cole I'll tell u right now its a biiig hassle to build. Find a sale on pre-builts and compare the price of it to the same thing as if you had built it yourself.

My new pc was cheaper on sale at Best Buy than it would cost to build it myself... and tbh I'm willing to spend an extra $100-200 if it means I don't have to do it myself.

17-Apr-2016 17:35:50

Letter

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Farmer Twunk said :
Hello friends, not sure where to post this but here seems like a good place.

I'm planning to get a new desktop this summer and I'm not the brightest when it comes to computer parts and whatnot. Several people told me to look into "building my own" but I have no idea where to start or what to look for. If someone wants to help me out I'd appreciate it a ton.

All depends on what you want to use it for and your budget.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1OQGAlVr28

That is a great pc for price - performance although that might be uk only.

Building a pc isn't too hard and there is plenty of guides out there

17-Apr-2016 23:11:05

Dooogy0

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Farmer Twunk said :
Hello friends, not sure where to post this but here seems like a good place.

I'm planning to get a new desktop this summer and I'm not the brightest when it comes to computer parts and whatnot. Several people told me to look into "building my own" but I have no idea where to start or what to look for. If someone wants to help me out I'd appreciate it a ton.

It depends on your expectations on a combination of the following:

Warranty and support
Varying lengths and the need to "diagnose, mem test, stress test etc etc" when it comes to troubleshooting hardware issues. You need to isolate the issues before going for a warranty claim. On Vendor/OEM PCs, its just basic troubleshooting and they'll handle the rest in most occasions.

Assembling the PC
If you had zero knowledge in dealing with hardware and their connectors/interfaces, there's a bit to learn. You'll also need to figure out how you will want to do the wiring and such, especially for smaller cases. There are some extremely fragile components that can take minimal abuse, wedging and such.

Acoustics and Cooling performance
Every DIY build is different. You'll need to figure out your own fan curves, using tools like speedfan and scale them according to temperatures before registering them on your BIOS. You can always leave it to software, or fan controllers. Alternatively, you can leave it to the system presets (less ideal)

If you're fine with the above, especially 1 and 2, a custom PC might be worth considering. If no. If its a no, then you'll either want to have someone (like a PC boutique) to set the system up for you or go for an OEM PC instead. But OEM PCs typically come with limited upgrading headroom from restrictive BIOS firmwares, to weak power supplies. You'll want to get them preconfigured with the hardware you want instead of making an upgrade in the coming years or months.
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17-Apr-2016 23:28:00 - Last edited on 17-Apr-2016 23:29:46 by Dooogy0

Dooogy0

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Even with video tutorials, I wouldn't call PC building "easy". If the individual doing this has some "knowledge" or experience dealing with DIY, self-fixing or basic repairs/part replacement on electronics this will probably be fine.

But for someone who hasn't replaced a lamp bulb, small hardware replacements on things like phones, assembled fixtures or electronics that come in "flat packs", PC building can be a pretty daunting task.

Going to a boutique that provides troubleshooting and technical support for its customers will help bridge the gap from vendor support to troubeshooting and RMAing components.
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18-Apr-2016 00:09:06

wild tarzan

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i'm playing on a lenovo laptop which costed me 950 euros.

gtx 960m
i7-4720hq
8gb ram
win 10
intel integrated graphics; hd grapics 4600

i'm not the best with computers, don't really know much about them but i'm pretty happy about mine altough my screen has a weird flickering when it's running on battery instead of charger; other ppl had it too with a lenover laptop i discovered on a reddit ... grr, besides that i'm happy with it.

and owye, my keyboard has option to glow red :P :P :)

21-Apr-2016 22:24:00

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