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#1 Pyro699

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Posted 15 July 2011 - 08:56 AM

Because i have neopoints, and at the same time don't really play this game, I thought id give some intensive for people to actually give me a hand with this one. While i don't know what the item is yet, it will be something ETS that is around 1,000,000np.

Now, what I'm looking for is a development computer. So it does not need to play games, or any of that shit. It is strictly something that i will use for programming.

Few Requirements:
  • Intel only :p AMD can suck it
  • If you use a GFX card, no ATI
  • All items must come from http://www.newegg.ca
  • I require at-least 2 video outputs (bonus points if they are the same format, eg: (VGA VGA), (HDMI HDMI))
  • While this isn't 100% required, it would be nice if the format wasn't DVI as the monitors im going to be using, the DVI port is not vacant.
  • When calculating total cost, please use the area code: E3B 3W4 (its my works :p)
  • CPU must be at-least 2.0GHz Dual Core
  • Any order over 700$ (including shipping) will be ignored

Bonus:
  • Small Case
  • Quad-Core CPU
  • Same format for dual video output
  • No DVI outputs
  • Low Shipping cost
  • Visually Appealing
  • Using ASUS products (i am a fan ;))

This is the baseline (meaning if you guys fail to impress me, i have this to fall back on):

Case w/ 250 Watt PSU: http://www.newegg.ca...N82E16811322004
500GB HDD: http://www.newegg.ca...N82E16822148701
4GB RAM: http://www.newegg.ca...N82E16820231438
Motherboard: http://www.newegg.ca...N82E16813131713
CPU: http://www.newegg.ca...N82E16819115076

Subtotal: ---- $409.45
Shipping: ---- $29.63
Handling: ---- $0.00
GST/HST: ----- $57.08
PST: --------- $0.00
Grand Total: - $496.16

Thanks & Good Luck :)
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    #2 CaluM

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    Posted 15 July 2011 - 10:18 AM

    CPU: http://www.newegg.ca...N82E16819115072
    Case: http://www.newegg.ca...N82E16811322004
    HDD: http://www.newegg.ca...N82E16822152173
    GFX: http://www.newegg.ca...N82E16814102922
    Memory: http://www.newegg.ca...N82E16820231277
    Motherboard: http://www.newegg.ca...N82E16813131759

    Cost:

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    Shipping: $31.18
    GST/HST: $81.46
    Grand Total: $708.08 (10$ mail in rebate from http://images10.newe...Jul1511ll97.pdf keeps it under $700)


    May not be the best system, neweggs layout confuses me.

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    #3 Pyro699

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    Posted 15 July 2011 - 10:25 AM

    View PostCaluM, on 15 July 2011 - 10:18 AM, said:

    Not bad CaluM, defiantly cutting it close with the budget thing. I did change the requirements slightly, but i dont really care for your entry. Im not a huge fan of ATI xD

    All it is going to be running is python, ssh and a bunch of other tools. So it does not need to be a super computer or anything.

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    #4 CaluM

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    Posted 15 July 2011 - 10:29 AM

    The graphics card is just there for outputs, could be swapped for an equivalent priced Nvidia one.
    such as: http://www.newegg.ca...N82E16814500205

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    #5 Shampoo

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    Posted 15 July 2011 - 01:26 PM

    View PostPyro699, on 15 July 2011 - 10:25 AM, said:

    Not bad CaluM, defiantly cutting it close with the budget thing. I did change the requirements slightly, but i dont really care for your entry. Im not a huge fan of ATI xD

    All it is going to be running is python, ssh and a bunch of other tools. So it does not need to be a super computer or anything.

    if this is all you are going to be doing it would be best to get over your fanboyism and go with a llano APU

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    #6 Faintingcow

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    Posted 15 July 2011 - 01:36 PM

    I agree, also if your really strapped for cash, you can always buy used hardware

    I'm getting 1gb ram, intel e6420, and a motherboard for $60

    #7 prizeraker

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    Posted 15 July 2011 - 02:52 PM

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    Likns:
    http://www.newegg.ca...N82E16811129042
    http://www.newegg.ca...N82E16820231276
    http://www.newegg.ca...N82E16827135204
    http://www.newegg.ca...N82E16814121385
    http://www.newegg.ca...N82E16822148701
    http://www.newegg.ca...N82E16819115076
    http://www.newegg.ca...N82E16813138317
    http://www.newegg.ca...E16817153023CVF

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    #8 DoNotAnnoyMe

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    Posted 15 July 2011 - 02:53 PM

    I'm not that familiar with nvidia/intel systems (you could really get something a lot better with amd/ati :p), but here's a try:

    Case: lancool (lian-li): http://www.newegg.ca...N82E16811112238
    CPU: intel i5-2400 Sandy Bridge: http://www.newegg.ca...N82E16819115074
    Subtotal: $249.98
    Shipping: $21.98
    GST/HST: $36.66

    PSU: Enermax 350W http://www.newegg.ca...N82E16817194091
    MB: ASUS P8H61-M http://www.newegg.ca...N82E16813131724
    RAM: Kingston 1x4GB DDR3 1333 http://www.newegg.ca...N82E16820139046
    (1x4GB to ensure you'll be able to at least upgrade to 8GB later on - you'll need it if you ever start developing in languages like c++, c# or java :p)
    GFX: ASUS GeForce GT 440 http://www.newegg.ca...N82E16814121426
    HDD: Hitachi Deskstar 1TB: http://www.newegg.ca...N82E16822145304
    Subtotal: $308.95
    Shipping: $15.79
    GST/HST: $42.22

    Shipping Total: $37.77
    GST/HST Total: $78.88
    Grand Total: $685.58

    Edited by DoNotAnnoyMe, 15 July 2011 - 02:57 PM.


    #9 Mr. Hobo

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    Posted 15 July 2011 - 04:52 PM

    Why are you limiting your self to no amd processors (which are nice for budget builds) and no ati video cards? And why newegg only?
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    #10 CaluM

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    Posted 15 July 2011 - 05:48 PM

    Honestly, for a budget pc, AMD and ATI cards are they way to go, price for performance, AMD wins on both counts.

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    #11 necospes

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    Posted 15 July 2011 - 06:04 PM

    CPU: Intel i5 2500K. This quad-core Sandy Bridge is extremely fast, and easily overclockable.

    GPU: Asus GeForce 8400. It has an HDMI, D-SUB, and DVI ports. I couldn't find any dual HDMI / VGAs. It's only here for the ports.

    PSU: Corsair 430w. Corsair has pretty good power supplies.

    HDD: Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB. Great hard drive. Decently fast and good space.

    Mobo: Asus LGA 1155 MicroATX Mobo. Small mobo for small case.

    Case: Rosewill Slim MicroATX Case. It's a nice looking, small case. Comes with a power supply, but I would use the one I include.

    RAM: 4GB DDR3 1333 Corsair Memory. It's memory. lol.

    Grand Total: $658.18 with shipping.

    Edited by necospes, 15 July 2011 - 06:04 PM.

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    #12 CaluM

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    Posted 16 July 2011 - 12:38 AM

    View Postnecospes, on 15 July 2011 - 06:04 PM, said:

    CPU: Intel i5 2500K. This quad-core Sandy Bridge is extremely fast, and easily overclockable.

    GPU: Asus GeForce 8400. It has an HDMI, D-SUB, and DVI ports. I couldn't find any dual HDMI / VGAs. It's only here for the ports.

    PSU: Corsair 430w. Corsair has pretty good power supplies.

    HDD: Samsung Spinpoint F3 1TB. Great hard drive. Decently fast and good space.

    Mobo: Asus LGA 1155 MicroATX Mobo. Small mobo for small case.

    Case: Rosewill Slim MicroATX Case. It's a nice looking, small case. Comes with a power supply, but I would use the one I include.

    RAM: 4GB DDR3 1333 Corsair Memory. It's memory. lol.

    Grand Total: $658.18 with shipping.


    Could take the PSU out of the equation, the 300w one included with the case easily clears the reccomended 231w for this system.

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    #13 Pyro699

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    Posted 16 July 2011 - 04:16 AM

    View PostMr. Hobo, on 15 July 2011 - 04:52 PM, said:

    Why are you limiting your self to no amd processors (which are nice for budget builds) and no ati video cards? And why newegg only?
    Personal preference; same with my views on apple (tho my apple points are much more valid). Newegg only because they have a Canadian shipping area, good selection, easy to traverse.

    View PostCaluM, on 15 July 2011 - 05:48 PM, said:

    Honestly, for a budget pc, AMD and ATI cards are they way to go, price for performance, AMD wins on both counts.
    Your preference vs mine :p

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    #14 ToxicS

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    Posted 16 July 2011 - 05:05 AM

    2x http://www.newegg.ca...N82E16814127597
    http://www.newegg.ca...st=Combo.683102

    Total: $633.87

    #15 necospes

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    Posted 16 July 2011 - 08:14 AM

    View PostCaluM, on 16 July 2011 - 12:38 AM, said:

    Could take the PSU out of the equation, the 300w one included with the case easily clears the reccomended 231w for this system.

    I suppose, if you really wanted to save money. I prefer having a decent PSU to protect my investment--I don't really trust cheap PSUs that come with cases.
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    #16 prizeraker

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    Posted 16 July 2011 - 11:57 AM

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    Subtotal: ---- $578.92

    Shipping: ---- $31.46

    Handling: ---- $0.00

    GST/HST: ----- $79.36
    PST: --------- $0.00
    Grand Total: - $689.74



    with mail in rebate its $674.74

    Edited by prizeraker, 16 July 2011 - 12:06 PM.

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    #17 Shampoo

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    Posted 16 July 2011 - 01:00 PM

    View PostPyro699, on 16 July 2011 - 04:16 AM, said:

    Personal preference; same with my views on apple (tho my apple points are much more valid). Newegg only because they have a Canadian shipping area, good selection, easy to traverse.


    Your preference vs mine :p

    so you hate apple, but you still want to pay more to achieve the same level of performance? :whistling:

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    #18 necospes

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    Posted 16 July 2011 - 01:40 PM

    View PostLeeJiEun, on 16 July 2011 - 01:00 PM, said:

    so you hate apple, but you still want to pay more to achieve the same level of performance? :whistling:

    He actually isn't paying more for the same level of performance. The Intel Core i5-2500K is amazing bang for the buck! Don't believe me? Read this and this. AMD may be the king of low end CPUs, but with his budget I think Intel is the way to go.


    But even if Intel wasn't the way to go, the guy just likes Intel. It's his preference. =/

    Edited by necospes, 16 July 2011 - 01:41 PM.

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    #19 Random

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    Posted 26 July 2011 - 04:58 PM

    Don't know if you built this yet, but was toying around with my own planned build and saw this pretty sweet combo deal:
    http://www.newegg.co...st=Combo.644166

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    #20 Pyro699

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    Posted 27 July 2011 - 02:49 PM

    Shit, wow.... i totally forgot about this -.- My week has been hectic xD

    Im gonna go with "CaluMoo" tho ^^

    Thanks for all those that participated... Ill contact CaluMoo via pm...

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