New home PC build.

Fazer6

Hello to all you expert PC builders.

I would like to build a PC for general home use with some occasional video/photo processing [Premier & Photoshop], no gaming. Intel/AMD CPU, I've no preference. Will an onboard video chip be ok or will I need a video card?

1. What is your budget? [€400-450]

2. What will be the main purpose of the computer? [ Internet/ General MS Office/ Video editing]

3. Do you need a copy of Windows? [No]

4. Can you use any parts from an old computer? [ 2x Hard drives/ 2x DVD Drives. I would like a new case with audio and usb connectors on the front or top and a suitable PSU. Maybe 8/16 Gigs of RAM? My current PC will be passed on to the kids.

5. Do you need a monitor? [No]

5a. If yes, what size do you need. [N/A]

5b. If no, what resolution is your current monitor and do you plan to upgrade in the near future? [1920x1080/1440x900/etc.] [No]

6. Do you need any of these peripherals? [A Card Reader would be nice]

7. Are you willing to try overclocking? [No]

8. How can you pay? [Credit Card/Laser]

9. When are you purchasing? [Dec 12/Jan 13]

10. If you need help building it, where are you based? [South Dublin City/Cork City/Kerry/etc.] N/A

Thanks in advance for your help.

Fazer6

Eboggles

Item|Price
8GB G.Skill PC3-10667U CL9|€28.05
Samsung SSD 830 64GB SATA 6GB's Basic|€59.99
Samsung SH-118AB schwarz|€13.19
Antec BasiQ VP350|€34.47
FRACTAL DESIGN Gehäuse Core 1000 black|€35.35
AMD A10 5800K Black Edition mit AMD Radeon HD 7660D Grafikeinheit, Box, FM2|€113.71
ASRock FM2A75 Pro4-M, FM2, mATX|€62.83
Akasa AK-ICR-07 Interner 6-Port Card Reader mit USB 3.0, 8,89cm (3,5")|€12.92
Shipping|€18.99
Total|€379.50

Fazer6

Maybe it would be handier to buy this PC?
http://www.pcworld.ie/Product/COMPAQ-CQ2940EA-Desktop-PC/312218/307

Serephucus

Windows 8
Mechanical HDD

Those to alone = definite no for me.

uncle_sam_ie

Eboggles build is way better then what you'd get from PC World. Add 20 euro's to the cost and hardwareversande will build it for you.

uncle_sam_ie

Serephucus wrote: »

Windows 8
Mechanical HDD

Those to alone = definite no for me.

I've been running Windows 8 for 2 weeks now and it isn't all that bad. I've got start8 installed so, I don't even have to deal with metro. BTW, I had no intention of upgrading from 7. The only reason I did was because I bought it for 14 euro's. If it's a new build and you can get windows 8 cheaper then there is no reason you shouldn't buy it.

Fazer6

uncle_sam_ie wrote: »

Eboggles build is way better then what you'd get from PC World. Add 20 euro's to the cost and hardwareversande will build it for you.

Thanks uncle_sam_ie, I'd have no problem building it myself.

Fazer6.

Fazer6

Could I use this case instead of the first one?

http://lb.hardwareversand.de/articledetail.jsp?aid=50575&agid=631

Fazer6.

Fazer6

bump...

uncle_sam_ie

Yes, that case will work. It's a nice case BTW.

Fazer6

The mobo is unavailable with no forecast date for delivery.
http://lb.hardwareversand.de/articledetail.jsp?adp=0&aid=67922&agid=2009&apop=2
Please could you suggest a different mobo/cpu combination.
Also, I noticed the the suggested mobo appears to have a combined mouse/keyboard PS2 socket. How does this work? I currently have a PS2 connection on both my mouse and keyboard. I'm using this setup because I'm using a two way KVM switch for my current PC and the kids' PC to save on monitor/mouse/keyboard and desk space. I'm open to suggestions as to how to improve this setup.

Fazer6.

Serephucus

http://lb.hardwareversand.de/DDR3/70782/ASRock+FM2A85X+Extreme4-M%2C+FM2%2C+mATX.article

And:

http://dx.com/p/usb-to-ps-2-cable-adapter-15cm-length-45594

Fazer6

Aplogies to the mods if resurrecting this thread is out of order.
Just after I asked about details for a new PC the last time, my car had a canary and that was the end of the money for my new PC.
Time has moved on and I'm in a position to have another go at building a new PC. My budget is €400 delivered.

I would like to build a PC for general home use with some occasional video/photo processing [Premier/Vegas & Photoshop], light gaming. Intel/AMD CPU, I've no preference. Will an onboard video chip be ok or will I need a video card?

1. What is your budget? [€400 max]

2. What will be the main purpose of the computer? [ Internet/ General MS Office/ Occasional video/photo editing]

3. Do you need a copy of Windows? [No]

4. Can you use any parts from an old computer? [ 4x Hard drives. I would like a new case with audio and usb connectors on the front or top and a suitable PSU. Maybe 8/16 Gigs of RAM? My current PC will be passed on to the kids.

5. Do you need a monitor? [No]

5a. If yes, what size do you need. [N/A]

5b. If no, what resolution is your current monitor and do you plan to upgrade in the near future? [1920x1080/1440x900/etc.] [The option to add in a video card at a later stage might be handy if the CPU doesn't have a good video chip]

6. Do you need any of these peripherals? [DVD burner and a Card Reader would be nice]

7. Are you willing to try overclocking? [No]

8. How can you pay? [Credit Card/Laser]

9. When are you purchasing? [Sept/Oct 13]

10. If you need help building it, where are you based? [South Dublin City/Cork City/Kerry/etc.] N/A

I like the idea of an SSD for fast booting, but it's not a show stopper as I rarely power down the PC.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Fazer6

Fazer6

Bump