bad advice?
CPU- you can buy a unlocked I7 for $220... is the extra speed worth the $40? 4 thread vs 8 thread
Memory - Win7 is a memory hog. Granted it is WAY better than other OS's, it still likes it memory. and if Memory is so **** cheap, why not start with 16 gigs?
GPU- never said this was a bad choice. I more of a Nvidia fan myself as the drivers as more stable, and I don't care for the catalyst software.
PSU- never said anything about it, but I would go with a modular one if possible
Warranty- most parts have a 1 to 5 year warranty. you get this regardless. But, better save the receipts, and be ready to jump through some hoops when talking to each company tech support. i said dells warranty because it is normally 1 to 3 year next day delivery, and normally you can get stuff relatively easily with their tech support.
Harddrive- nothing wrong with SSD, but when your trying to build a budget comp, that isn't used primarily for gaming, whats the point of dropping cash on a HD that's speed will barely be noticeable, and have limited space. If anything, wait a few months and pick up a 250 gig when the prices drop.
last time I checked, Dell uses Intel mobo.
Nvidia and AMD GPUs
normally rebranded Kingston memory
rebranded PSU
i don't know about HP, or other companies stuff, as i don't use it, so i wont say anything about it.
user didn't say if he had any other computer components i.e, Monitor, keyboard, mouse, OS, and so on. with just parts alone he is over $1k.. when you can buy a complete system with monitor and all for $600 to $700....
as for bad advice.. if you want to pull out your E-**** and compare certs and paychecks.. bring it on.
not being a ****, or saying i know more than anyone here. im just saying that with what he has picked out, he might as well spend the few extra $$ and get more out of the system.
CPU- you can buy a unlocked I7 for $220... is the extra speed worth the $40? 4 thread vs 8 thread
Memory - Win7 is a memory hog. Granted it is WAY better than other OS's, it still likes it memory. and if Memory is so **** cheap, why not start with 16 gigs?
GPU- never said this was a bad choice. I more of a Nvidia fan myself as the drivers as more stable, and I don't care for the catalyst software.
PSU- never said anything about it, but I would go with a modular one if possible
Warranty- most parts have a 1 to 5 year warranty. you get this regardless. But, better save the receipts, and be ready to jump through some hoops when talking to each company tech support. i said dells warranty because it is normally 1 to 3 year next day delivery, and normally you can get stuff relatively easily with their tech support.
Harddrive- nothing wrong with SSD, but when your trying to build a budget comp, that isn't used primarily for gaming, whats the point of dropping cash on a HD that's speed will barely be noticeable, and have limited space. If anything, wait a few months and pick up a 250 gig when the prices drop.
last time I checked, Dell uses Intel mobo.
Nvidia and AMD GPUs
normally rebranded Kingston memory
rebranded PSU
i don't know about HP, or other companies stuff, as i don't use it, so i wont say anything about it.
user didn't say if he had any other computer components i.e, Monitor, keyboard, mouse, OS, and so on. with just parts alone he is over $1k.. when you can buy a complete system with monitor and all for $600 to $700....
as for bad advice.. if you want to pull out your E-**** and compare certs and paychecks.. bring it on.
not being a ****, or saying i know more than anyone here. im just saying that with what he has picked out, he might as well spend the few extra $$ and get more out of the system.
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