What computer should I get; megathread
So instead of having this board flooded with threads asking what parts they should get.......
In the prices I'm not going to include a case.
I am also checking to make sure that any products, that I specify, are compatible.
Generic computers(everyday stuff, browsing internet, playing TB, etc.)
Look
here for a pre-built in your price range.
Midranged computers
Do the same as above. It's just for if you dont feel like learning how to put a computer together.
Extreme Gaming computers... if you want to go custom.
500$
Motherboard:
ASUS P5N-D LGA 750i (100$)
Processor:
Core 2 duo 3.0Ghz ($170)
RAM: 2x1GB DDR2 800 ($55)
Graphics Card: I highly suggest
THIS card ($135)
Power Supply: Any 500W supply will do. (~$50-60)
$1000
Motherboard:
ASUS AM3 ($185)
Processor:
AMD Phenom II X4 3.4Ghz ($180)
RAM:
G.Skill DDR3 1600 ($100)
Graphics Card:
480GTX ($500)
Power Supply:
700W Modular ($90)
I'm not sure on the compatability on the graphics card on this one. Correct me if possible somebody. I dont deal with AMD very much.
Simply Extreme/Best possible/I have nothing better to do with my money than have a virtual life in Crysis/I just want to show people the best/$5870...lol, that's a graphics card
Motherboard:
Some random $700 card ($700)
Processor:
i7-980X 3.33Ghz X6 ($1000)
RAM: 6X4GB DDR3 1600 ($1200)
Graphics Card:
Radeon 5970 Quad-Crossfire/4 of them ($2800)
Power Supply: 1000W+ with enough PCI-E cables for the graphics cards. (150-200)