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Aug 8 2015 08:14am
Hey guys,

I'm looking to build my first PC, and I looked at some threads to piece together a build. The main objective was to get a decent PC for an affordable price.
Right now, I've gotten it down to $640 with Windows 8.1 and 23" ASUS VS239H-P 23.0" monitor.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/gC9G4D



I'm currently working from an early 2011 MBP, so anything is an upgrade

2.3 GHz Intel Core i5, 4 GB, Intel HD Graphics 3000 384 MB
Here's more details about the specs
http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/macbook_pro/specs/macbook-pro-core-i5-2.3-13-early-2011-unibody-thunderbolt-specs.html



I'll be using the PC for work, although I do play games like sc2 from time to time.

Let me know if you have any suggestions on how I can improve this build.
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Aug 8 2015 12:26pm
To start, I'd grab your copy of windows from Reddit.
theres a subforum called Microsoftsoftwareswap and they sell windows keys for about 20-25 dollars, depending on what you want. That should free up your budget considerably.
If you are working then time is important to you, at least it is when im doing work, so I included a solid state drive as that is going to speed up everything just a bit, overall cutting tons of hours just waiting for stuff to load over the course of the drives life-span. If you dont need the 1tb of storage you can remove that from your build to save some money.

I also changed your graphics card to a 265 for much less. it's only a little bit less performance [about 15-20% less frames on average] and is a huge value for the money. If you do the rebate its makes it all the sweeter.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/ZvL2CJ

Otherwise the build looks pretty good to me :)
If you want, maybe consider dual monitors as you can pick up some acers for 100 bucks. [22 inch, 1080p]. Only 60 dollars more for the extra screen space. Idk what kind of work you do but it may or may not be better!
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Aug 8 2015 12:53pm
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/Nbt8Bm

just y'arr an os, and don't include the price of a monitor in your rig budget, bad idea and you'll always get a worse-off rig if you have to budget a monitor in.

This post was edited by Sayaka on Aug 8 2015 12:54pm
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Aug 8 2015 07:02pm
Hey Raptor, thanks for the reply. The SSD, cheaper graphics card, and the windows key are going to be great additions. I copied my build after reading some of your older posts so thank you!
Do you have any suggestions on how I can make this desktop last 4+ years?

Sayaka, thanks for the build. I wish I could afford that i5 processor, but I'm trying to stay ~$600-$700 after including a monitor
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Aug 8 2015 07:56pm
Quote (TheMikeanator @ Aug 8 2015 09:02pm)
Hey Raptor, thanks for the reply. The SSD, cheaper graphics card, and the windows key are going to be great additions. I copied my build after reading some of your older posts so thank you!
Do you have any suggestions on how I can make this desktop last 4+ years?

Sayaka, thanks for the build. I wish I could afford that i5 processor, but I'm trying to stay ~$600-$700 after including a monitor


I see no reason why it wouldnt last 4 years!

If at some point it starts running games slowly, you can simply upgrade the graphics or CPU, since the 3258 mobo will allow you to throw in an i5 or an i7 without any hassle. and at which point both of those processors should be a bit cheaper, used.

But even builds made 4-6 years ago are still running games just fine [fine meaning, not maxed/60fps] so I don't think you're going to really have any issues, unless you just simply want higher graphics settings.
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Aug 9 2015 01:29am
Quote (TheMikeanator @ Aug 8 2015 06:02pm)
Hey Raptor, thanks for the reply. The SSD, cheaper graphics card, and the windows key are going to be great additions. I copied my build after reading some of your older posts so thank you!
Do you have any suggestions on how I can make this desktop last 4+ years?

Sayaka, thanks for the build. I wish I could afford that i5 processor, but I'm trying to stay ~$600-$700 after including a monitor


my build + http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824009475
slightly over 700$ but an i5
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Aug 9 2015 01:33am
At this low of a budget, I wouldn't even worry about an SSD.
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Aug 9 2015 09:38am
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At this low of a budget, I wouldn't even worry about an SSD.


Its for work he said, not gaming. I would worry about the ssd and not worry about the graphics. :)
Starcraft 2 will run on a potato with a good processor.
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Aug 9 2015 09:56am
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Its for work he said, not gaming. I would worry about the ssd and not worry about the graphics. :)
Starcraft 2 will run on a potato with a good processor.


Awesome man, appreciate the help. This is a huge upgrade from my MBP haha
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Aug 11 2015 05:25pm
Dazaloader for microsoft key...
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