Cheap computer combos
 

Looking to get a cheap DIY kit for my 12 year old since his computer is shot.

I'm looking strongly at this package
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboB...=Combo.1243268

But would like to see if any of the other computer nerds think any of this list are better
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...0%20-%20%24200

Honestly, I'd just grab a ram+mobo+cpu combo than go out and get a better case+PSU set separately.

I mean if you really want to cheap out on the case, okay. I'd make sure to get a better quality PSU though. A cheap case will result in a hassle while a cheap PSU can fry your shit.

Well, I want to keep this under $200 so if you have some links then please post them. I could probably just use his current Dell case don't know if the PSU is proprietary though.

Ah a $200 budget changes things.

I mean if you're trying to go on a super cheap rig, I'd say **** it and chance it. Do you happen to have a Frys or Microcenter near by?

nope

I'd say just get the bundle and research+know neweggs RMA policies well.

Unless you can salvage the optical drive and Hard Drive from the old rig though, you'll end up going over the $200 budget.

Already have the HDD and DVD burner.

You should be set than.

Since you'll actually be a little under budget, I'd suggest picking up another case fan for the door side to help remove heat and a better heatsink (the OEM heatsinks are loud and suck ass).

Go with a past generation system that had the nuts. You can find quad core Intels on ebay for less than $50 if you look, and DDR2 RAM and a 775 motherboard can be found with little cost.

This is an option too, if you don't mind sifting through a lot of shit.

Tbh I'd advise all my clients to get an Intel instead. An AMD will do if you're on a extremely limited budget I guess, but they've really dropped the ball in the last few years.

I would normally say avoid APU's at all cost.

But in this case, where you have a 200 dollar budget, these builds are all actually pretty good.


If its me I pick the same bundle you did, but the one dollar cheaper one that comes with the other case.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboB...=Combo.1243259

Its the exact same, except I think the case is just cooler for the Kid. It looks more gamerish, and the one you have chosen reminds me of a 1995 gateway painted black.

Microcenter in KC is awesome. Worth the trip.

did you get my text

Yeah. Unfortunately I am working today or I'd jump all over it.

shoot

why? I have had pretty good luck with APU's for surfing and light gaming. If you want to run Ultra settings, yeah thats not gonna happen.

That should be a nice little starter for that price point. Your kid is likely going to love it.

Those shits sent me a bad CPU.

Who?

If anything buy a decent PSU, cheap ones cause more problems and you can always use on future upgrades.

newegg. Now it will be 10 days before I get the replacement because of their stupid return policies. Plus I can't just say refund the whole thing because most of their CPUs are only exchangeable and not returnable.

Any input?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboB...=Combo.1492556

AMD FX-8350 4.0GHz Eight-Core CPU,
MSI 970A MOBO,
MSI Radeon HD 7850 2GB,
G.SKILL 8GB MEM,
Seagate 1TB HDD,
LG 24X DVD Burner,
RAIDMAX Hybrid 630W PS

$609 + 90 for Windows 7.

I've had one experience with Newegg and won't ever order from them again. I would seriously check Microcenter...at least Topeka to Overland Park isn't that great of a drive. Anyways I ordered an LCD from them a loooong time ago and it was DOA. It took me weeks to get them to exchange/take it back. I had to threaten them to get it resolved.

I have built 20 or so computers solely ordered from Newegg. NEVER had a problem with them, and even had them give me free shit when shipping took longer than expected. Never had anything DOA though.

:D

Help me out, buddy. I don't need you to build it, just need some input.

Should be able to play PC games that are out now on medium-high to high settings, depending on the game.

Decent deal. Should last you for several years if you like to keep up with new release games. If I sat down and put together a build I am not certain I could beat it for a value standpoint. Though, I would definitely try before I bought the thing.

You can always add a SSD later, and even another 7850 (they are already going for dirt cheap) that wille xtend the useful life of the system even farther.

Thanks!

That's a pretty sweet setup. Helluva deal on the video card. It's $262 to buy it by itself. Never had an MSI mobo though. But it looks OK and has decent reviews.

The return was pretty simple. Had to argue with them about the CPU because they kept saying it was only replaceable. I reasoned with them on the fact that they sent me two units and both were bad. Didn't want any of it. They finally agreed to refund everything except the $10 shipping charge for the case. I can live with that.

Probably the last time I buy a cheap combo deal from them though.

Amazon is having a hell of a sale today:

http://lifehacker.com/amazons-runnin...ild-1467134336