Help a new guy

JrBugg47 · 08-30-2009, 01:13 PM

Hey all, newbie here- I'm looking to build my first computer and I could use a little advice before I jump right in, go figure! I'm looking to build something that ranges up to about $1600, but hopefully not that much. Ideally I want a machine that will be everything I need, pretty much an all-in-one, only I'll be hooking it up to a widescreen HD monitor. I want to have a TV tuner with a PVR and remote, I'm looking at 1.5-2 TB hard drive and I'd like top of the line HD graphics without over spending if possible, as I do not play any hardcore games. All I will use it for is email, microsoft office programs, some lighter games, and TONS of media, mostly video, but also ITunes and other audio. I tend to lean towards Intel CPUs, but I could be easily persuaded if it is not superior in quality. I would like something very fast but again, not more than I need for my needs. I don't have a case or motherboard picked out yet, and I have to assume I'll be installing Vista on it, even though it sucks. I'd like to get the best deals I can while building this while still getting the power, speed, and video quality i am looking for. If anybody has any suggestions I would be very appreciative. Thanks in advance and sorry I rambled so long!

**simpswr** · 08-30-2009, 01:43 PM

and welcome to the Forum

I suggest you look at this for some ideas to get started

Dacads · 09-03-2009, 11:25 AM

Don't spend more than $1200 it's not worth it.

**Tyree** · 09-03-2009, 12:39 PM

The $800 build, in the link that simpswr provided, would be more than sufficient for your needs. Substitute any parts that you might want to change, i.e. larger Hdd and possibly a Quad Core CPU, if you're going to be doing intense graphics work.

08-30-2009, 01:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
JrBugg47 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 1 OS: Windows XP	Help a new guy Hey all, newbie here- I'm looking to build my first computer and I could use a little advice before I jump right in, go figure! I'm looking to build something that ranges up to about $1600, but hopefully not that much. Ideally I want a machine that will be everything I need, pretty much an all-in-one, only I'll be hooking it up to a widescreen HD monitor. I want to have a TV tuner with a PVR and remote, I'm looking at 1.5-2 TB hard drive and I'd like top of the line HD graphics without over spending if possible, as I do not play any hardcore games. All I will use it for is email, microsoft office programs, some lighter games, and TONS of media, mostly video, but also ITunes and other audio. I tend to lean towards Intel CPUs, but I could be easily persuaded if it is not superior in quality. I would like something very fast but again, not more than I need for my needs. I don't have a case or motherboard picked out yet, and I have to assume I'll be installing Vista on it, even though it sucks. I'd like to get the best deals I can while building this while still getting the power, speed, and video quality i am looking for. If anybody has any suggestions I would be very appreciative. Thanks in advance and sorry I rambled so long!

08-30-2009, 01:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
simpswr Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: May 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 12,202 OS: XP, Vista, Win 7	Re: Help a new guy and welcome to the Forum I suggest you look at this for some ideas to get started __________________ Rich MemTest86 \| BenchTest \| Virus/Trojan/Spyware Help How to post a Screen Shot \| PC running slow?

09-03-2009, 11:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
Dacads Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: UK Posts: 188 OS: XP SP2 My System	Re: Help a new guy Don't spend more than $1200 it's not worth it.

09-03-2009, 12:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tyree Mentor Hardware Team Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois Posts: 5,479 OS: XP Pro-7RC-Mandriva My System	Re: Help a new guy The $800 build, in the link that simpswr provided, would be more than sufficient for your needs. Substitute any parts that you might want to change, i.e. larger Hdd and possibly a Quad Core CPU, if you're going to be doing intense graphics work. __________________ Posting your PC specs will help us to help you quicker and more efficiently.