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Title: Build for my nephew's wife
Post by: DREDIOCK on May 05, 2012, 07:04:14 PM
She will be doing phtography. and photo editing.
also watch movies and maybe play a couple games

What are your thoughts of this build.
And can we get it down to around $500 which was their requested budget not including the OS

Antec Gaming Series One Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case                                                $49.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129181

Intel Core i5-2300 Sandy Bridge 2.8GHz (3.1GHz Turbo Boost)
 LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 2000 BX80623I52300
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115076
                                                                                                                                          $179.99


ASRock Z68 Extreme3 Gen3 LGA 1155
 Intel Z68 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157271
                                                                                                                                          $121.99
                                                                                                                                                                                       

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL8D-8GBRM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231400
                                                                                                                                            $54.99

ASUS ENGT440 DC SL/DI/1GD3 GeForce GT 440 (Fermi) 1GB 128-bit
DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121469
                                                                                                              ($66.99 with rebate)  $76.99


Western Digital Caviar Blue WD10EALX 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB
 Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
      http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136767
                                                                                                                                             $99.99
 
ASUS 24X DVD Burner - Bulk 24X DVD+R 8X
DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 16X DVD-ROM
 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM Black SATA
Model DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204
                                                                                                                                             $17.99
                                                                                                                                    Total $601.95
Title: Re: Build for my nephew's wife
Post by: guncrasher on May 05, 2012, 08:25:02 PM
what about power supply or batteries.  os?  is she reusing those?


semp
Title: Re: Build for my nephew's wife
Post by: DREDIOCK on May 06, 2012, 01:11:45 AM
Quote from: guncrasher on May 05, 2012, 08:25:02 PM
what about power supply or batteries.  os?  is she reusing those?


semp

I had forgotten the power supply
recently added this to the list
Rosewill RP600V2-S-SL 600W ATX12V v2.01 SLI Ready Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182032
                                                                                                                        $59.99
Batteries? I've never had to buy batteries before for a build.


They already know its goingot cost an extra $100 or so for the OS.
So were just concentrating on the parts
Title: Re: Build for my nephew's wife
Post by: Spikes on May 06, 2012, 08:19:54 AM
Easiest way to do that is to go AMD.
Title: Re: Build for my nephew's wife
Post by: BaldEagl on May 06, 2012, 10:37:38 AM
Quote from: DREDIOCK on May 05, 2012, 07:04:14 PM
She will be doing phtography. and photo editing.
also watch movies and maybe play a couple games

What are your thoughts of this build.
And can we get it down to around $500 which was their requested budget not including the OS

Yes you can.  Use cheaper everything.

Are you building a gaming rig light?

Photo editing doesn't need much.
Title: Re: Build for my nephew's wife
Post by: Bizman on May 06, 2012, 11:35:28 AM
Quote from: BaldEagl on May 06, 2012, 10:37:38 AM
Photo editing doesn't need much.

Well, according to Adobe, Photoshop (http://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/kb/optimize-performance-photoshop-cs4-cs5.html) in Windows benefits of multi-core processors, and as for memory usage
Quote from: Adobe
CS4, CS5, 64 bit:   Windows 64 bit:    As much RAM as you can fit in your computer

Of course there are many other photo editors, most if not all are lighter than Photoshop. We haven't been told how serious a photographer she is. The Adobe link (http://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/kb/optimize-performance-photoshop-cs4-cs5.html) gives good hints for optimizing a computer for any photo editing program and may give hints what to demand in a new rig.
Title: Re: Build for my nephew's wife
Post by: DREDIOCK on May 06, 2012, 01:02:45 PM
Quote from: Bizman on May 06, 2012, 11:35:28 AM
Well, according to Adobe, Photoshop (http://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/kb/optimize-performance-photoshop-cs4-cs5.html) in Windows benefits of multi-core processors, and as for memory usage  
Of course there are many other photo editors, most if not all are lighter than Photoshop. We haven't been told how serious a photographer she is. The Adobe link (http://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/kb/optimize-performance-photoshop-cs4-cs5.html) gives good hints for optimizing a computer for any photo editing program and may give hints what to demand in a new rig.

She's been getting into it professionally for about a year now

she will be using Win7.
Title: Re: Build for my nephew's wife
Post by: Masherbrum on May 06, 2012, 02:45:50 PM
Quote from: DREDIOCK on May 06, 2012, 01:11:45 AM
I had forgotten the power supply
recently added this to the list
Rosewill RP600V2-S-SL 600W ATX12V v2.01 SLI Ready Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182032
                                                                                                                        $59.99
Batteries? I've never had to buy batteries before for a build.

They already know its goingot cost an extra $100 or so for the OS.
So were just concentrating on the parts

Skip the Rosewill and spend $10 more on this one.   You'll be glad you did.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151095 (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151095)

This is on sale or something, because this used to be a $125 PSU.
Title: Re: Build for my nephew's wife
Post by: Denniss on May 06, 2012, 04:33:26 PM
Why do you place a 600+ Watt PSU in a system hardly ever reaching 250W power usage?
With a quality 400W PSU you have more than enough room for possible graphics upgrades.
Title: Re: Build for my nephew's wife
Post by: guncrasher on May 06, 2012, 05:48:12 PM
Quote from: DREDIOCK on May 06, 2012, 01:11:45 AM
I had forgotten the power supply
recently added this to the list
Rosewill RP600V2-S-SL 600W ATX12V v2.01 SLI Ready Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182032
                                                                                                                        $59.99
Batteries? I've never had to buy batteries before for a build.


They already know its goingot cost an extra $100 or so for the OS.
So were just concentrating on the parts

i have seen many posts recommending against rosswell ps.  including from skuzzy, if i remember correctly.

semp
Title: Re: Build for my nephew's wife
Post by: DREDIOCK on May 06, 2012, 05:55:15 PM
Update. He's willing to go to $600

Provides a little bit more breathing room

He's looking at it this way. Even if it last him only 3 years. Thats still less the $2 a day.
Never quite thought if it that way LOL




AMD Phenom II X4 975 Black Edition Deneb 3.6GHz Socket AM3 125W
Quad-Core Desktop Processor HDZ975FBGMBOX
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103923
                                                                                                                                 $149.99


ASUS M5A88-V EVO AM3+ AMD 880G HDMI SATA 6Gb/s
USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131733
                                                                                                                                   $114.99
Title: Re: Build for my nephew's wife
Post by: guncrasher on May 06, 2012, 06:08:40 PM
if amd is pulling out of the pc market then might as well go to best buy and get one of the 500 puters.  you are getting really cheap components that will probably work but there's always the chance they might fail then cost more money in the long run.

semp
Title: Re: Build for my nephew's wife
Post by: DREDIOCK on May 06, 2012, 06:18:37 PM
Ok here is the revised list

Antec Gaming Series One Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case                                                $49.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129181

AMD Phenom II X4 975 Black Edition Deneb 3.6GHz Socket AM3 125W
Quad-Core Desktop Processor HDZ975FBGMBOX
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103923
                                                                                                                                            $149.99


ASUS M5A88-V EVO AM3+ AMD 880G HDMI SATA 6Gb/s
USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131733
                                                                                                                                   $114.99

SeaSonic M12II 620 Bronze 620W ATX12V V2.3 / EPS 12V V2.91
SLI Ready 80 PLUS BRONZE Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151095
                                                                                                                                     $69.99

                                                                                                                                                                                      

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL8D-8GBRM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231400
                                                                                                                                            $54.99

ASUS ENGT440 DC SL/DI/1GD3 GeForce GT 440 (Fermi) 1GB 128-bit
DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121469
                                                                                                              ($66.99 with rebate)  $76.99


Western Digital Caviar Blue WD10EALX 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB
 Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive -Bare Drive
      http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136767
                                                                                                                                             $99.99
 
ASUS 24X DVD Burner - Bulk 24X DVD+R 8X
DVD+RW 12X DVD+R DL 24X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 16X DVD-ROM
 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM Black SATA
Model DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS - OEM
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135204
                                                                                                                                             $17.99

Rosewill RCR-AK-IM5002 USB2.0 75 in 1 internal Card Reader w/ 3 ports
 USB2.0 Hub / eSATA port / Extra silver face plate / SATA Power
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820223113
                                                                                                                                               $16.99
                                                                                                                                            Total $651.91

(He wanted the card reader because he claims she is too lazy to plug things into the USB  ports int he back)
Personally.
If this is a decent build. I think he'll go the extra $50




                                                                                                                                  
Title: Re: Build for my nephew's wife
Post by: SilverZ06 on May 06, 2012, 06:42:28 PM
I would skip the video card and just use on board graphics. It will be fine for Photoshop. She can always save up for a better vc in the future if she finds she isn't satisfied with on board video for some reason. You can also look for a cheaper case. I am assuming that being a woman she wont care what the case looks like. Cheaper ones can be found. I used this PS on my wifes build and it is much cheaper http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151086 I basically built a system for my wife for this exact use (Photoshop (not professionally),email, browsing the web, etc) and she hasn't complained one bit about the on board graphics and really wouldn't know the difference anyway. I think you can put a machine together that will do what she wants for cheaper.
Title: Re: Build for my nephew's wife
Post by: Masherbrum on May 06, 2012, 07:30:42 PM
A much better list there Dred.
Title: Re: Build for my nephew's wife
Post by: Dragon on May 08, 2012, 12:42:39 PM

 :aok Looks good Dred