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Looking for a complete PC setup with a budget of 800-1000
#1
29 Nov 2010 @ 11:55
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I need to find components for someone that has a budget of $800-$1000 for a PC.
Here are the minimum requirements that I was given:
Component Minimum Requirements Features
Motherboard & CPU combination.
Duo Core Processor (quad preferred) Min 2 MB cache
Ram 2 GB or better
Hard drive 200 GB or larger
Video card 128MB Or better AGP
Mouse
keyboard
Scanner Flatbed 1200 dpi.
Monitor 17” or greater (Flat panel) .26 dpi
Printer + Cable Yes Color, Min 12 pages per min., 1200dpi
Case
Optical Drive 16X DVD+/-RW Drive
Operating System Windows 7 Home or better
Sound Card Integrated 7.1 Channel Audio or better
Media Reader Include a multi-media card reader such as 19 in 1
Network Card Include Internal PCI 802.11g Wireless Network Card or better
Web Cam Your choice
Power Supply This could also be included with the computer case.
These are the minimum, higher end ports like PCI Express instead of AGP are great if their cheaper and/ or better.
Here are the minimum requirements that I was given:
Component Minimum Requirements Features
Motherboard & CPU combination.
Duo Core Processor (quad preferred) Min 2 MB cache
Ram 2 GB or better
Hard drive 200 GB or larger
Video card 128MB Or better AGP
Mouse
keyboard
Scanner Flatbed 1200 dpi.
Monitor 17” or greater (Flat panel) .26 dpi
Printer + Cable Yes Color, Min 12 pages per min., 1200dpi
Case
Optical Drive 16X DVD+/-RW Drive
Operating System Windows 7 Home or better
Sound Card Integrated 7.1 Channel Audio or better
Media Reader Include a multi-media card reader such as 19 in 1
Network Card Include Internal PCI 802.11g Wireless Network Card or better
Web Cam Your choice
Power Supply This could also be included with the computer case.
These are the minimum, higher end ports like PCI Express instead of AGP are great if their cheaper and/ or better.
This message has been edited since its posting. Latest edit was made on 29 Nov 2010 @ 12:00
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#2
29 Nov 2010 @ 13:08
youll be hard pushed to find agp graphics cards for your system these days... all mobos made now come with pcie... and to be honest the price range is very suiting to any budget... some for as little as $40
also check 2nd hand stores and pawn shops.. i managed to get an ati 4870 x2 for just over $100
also check 2nd hand stores and pawn shops.. i managed to get an ati 4870 x2 for just over $100
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#3
30 Nov 2010 @ 12:35
This is an adaptation of my Office Quad400 build, with a dedicated graphics card added, along with peripherals including a scanner and inkjet printer.
AMD Athlon II X4 640: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103871
Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128342
2x1GB Corsair XMS2 PC6400 DDR2: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145590
Gigabyte GZ-KF03B: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811233067
Antec Earthwatts 380W: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371033
XFX Radeon HD4670: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150450&cm_re=hd_4670-_-14-150-450-_-Product
Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136284
LG GH24NS50 24x DVDRW: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136177
MS keyboard/mouse combo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.540770
Xerox 7600 scanner: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16838152015
HP Officejet 6000 Printer: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16828115503
Koutech Card Reader: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820162024
TP-Link PCIe WLAN card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833704059
Samsung P2250 Monitor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001376
Total cost: $847. $832 after a $15 mail-in rebate.
In order to fit within the budget I have included an inkjet printer. At 12 pages per minute, the print quality of inkjet printers is sub-par, for high quality colour prints you should expect no more than 3ppm from an inkjet.
If you want high quality colour prints at 12ppm, you should look into a colour laser printer like this one:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16828115249
This will bring the total cost of the system to $1104.
AMD Athlon II X4 640: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103871
Gigabyte GA-MA74GM-S2: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128342
2x1GB Corsair XMS2 PC6400 DDR2: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145590
Gigabyte GZ-KF03B: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811233067
Antec Earthwatts 380W: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371033
XFX Radeon HD4670: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150450&cm_re=hd_4670-_-14-150-450-_-Product
Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136284
LG GH24NS50 24x DVDRW: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136177
MS keyboard/mouse combo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.540770
Xerox 7600 scanner: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16838152015
HP Officejet 6000 Printer: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16828115503
Koutech Card Reader: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820162024
TP-Link PCIe WLAN card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833704059
Samsung P2250 Monitor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824001376
Total cost: $847. $832 after a $15 mail-in rebate.
In order to fit within the budget I have included an inkjet printer. At 12 pages per minute, the print quality of inkjet printers is sub-par, for high quality colour prints you should expect no more than 3ppm from an inkjet.
If you want high quality colour prints at 12ppm, you should look into a colour laser printer like this one:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16828115249
This will bring the total cost of the system to $1104.
Afterdawn Addict // Silent PC enthusiast // PC Build advisor // LANGamer Alias:Ratmanscoop
PC Specs page -- http://my.afterdawn.com/sammorris/blog_entry.cfm/5036
updated 25-May-11
#4
01 Dec 2010 @ 21:32
Thanks sammoris. It's fine as long as it meets minimum requirements.
And you chose AMD because it is better for that price?
How good will intel be at the price if possible?
And you chose AMD because it is better for that price?
How good will intel be at the price if possible?
This message has been edited since its posting. Latest edit was made on 01 Dec 2010 @ 21:34
#5
01 Dec 2010 @ 21:42
Not as good. For a low-end PC like this, AMD's currently the better buy.
Afterdawn Addict // Silent PC enthusiast // PC Build advisor // LANGamer Alias:Ratmanscoop
PC Specs page -- http://my.afterdawn.com/sammorris/blog_entry.cfm/5036
updated 25-May-11
#6
04 Dec 2010 @ 3:12
I have another good question that is off topic and it's about power supply power factor.
What is the difference between Passive and Active? Which is better? Which is more efficient?
Which one cost more in monthly/ yearly bills?
Which one cost more in PSU price?
What is the difference between Passive and Active? Which is better? Which is more efficient?
Which one cost more in monthly/ yearly bills?
Which one cost more in PSU price?
#7
04 Dec 2010 @ 4:55
Active PFC comes with all decent power supplies, and has done for years. APFC/PPFC does not affect the cost of electricity to you at all, but PPFC does require more energy at the power station end, as it's less efficient. The main reason why PFC is stated is for use with a UPS, as hardware with PPFC or no PFC at all places considerably higher load on a UPS since than with APFC, due to the power draw being out of phase.
Afterdawn Addict // Silent PC enthusiast // PC Build advisor // LANGamer Alias:Ratmanscoop
PC Specs page -- http://my.afterdawn.com/sammorris/blog_entry.cfm/5036
updated 25-May-11
#8
08 Dec 2010 @ 21:28
I have a question about speakers.
I recognized that the left speaker is quieter than the right. Tested with 2 sets of headphones, left side is quieter than the right. My bro recognized this too.
Is this a motherboard onboard built in audio problem?
I recognized that the left speaker is quieter than the right. Tested with 2 sets of headphones, left side is quieter than the right. My bro recognized this too.
Is this a motherboard onboard built in audio problem?
#9
08 Dec 2010 @ 23:44
No, just means you've set the balance wrong in the control panel. You can change it.
Afterdawn Addict // Silent PC enthusiast // PC Build advisor // LANGamer Alias:Ratmanscoop
PC Specs page -- http://my.afterdawn.com/sammorris/blog_entry.cfm/5036
updated 25-May-11
#10
09 Dec 2010 @ 19:22
The balance is on its default setting where both sides say that it's equal. Is that really something that often time needs to be adjusted and is never perfect?
#11
09 Dec 2010 @ 21:13
I have never had an issue with balance being off, at all, but if it's not correct, use that to adjust it until it is.
Afterdawn Addict // Silent PC enthusiast // PC Build advisor // LANGamer Alias:Ratmanscoop
PC Specs page -- http://my.afterdawn.com/sammorris/blog_entry.cfm/5036
updated 25-May-11
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