Posts by Paul Walker88

Man, if I did it by the book, it would probably cost me about $267 a year, but this way it’s $3,000. That is a massive gap.
If I were to try and dig it up using some... let's say, less than legal methods, what are the actual odds of getting caught, and what kind of trouble am I looking at?

I'm really looking to grab that $10 monthly plan, but is it actually impossible to get that deal here in the States?

So, whenever I head over to grab that Photoshop and Lightroom bundle, it keeps telling me it's unavailable in the US and that I need to track down some local distributor here. What is that even supposed to mean, and how am I actually supposed to pull this off??

Timothy Kim60 said:1 x Intel Core i5-7400 (KabyLake,3.0GHz, 6MB,LGA1151) box
1 x MSI H110M PRO-VD (S1151, DDR4, USB3.1, SATA III, DVI, VGA, Audio, LAN) mATX
1 x Crucial DRAM 8GB DDR4 2133 MT/s (PC4-17000) CL15 SR
1 x Seagate Barracuda 1TB, 64MB, 7200rpm, High-Performance
1 x Kingston 240GB SSD, UV400 SATA 3
1 x Fortron Hexa+ 400W, 80+
1 x MS Helios 3 Case, Black 1x12cm+1x8cm fan

Total: $1353

It’s from IT Future. This case is $60, so you can subtract that if you want. You can definitely keep your current setup, including the burner and the hard drive, provided they use SATA—which they almost certainly do. Usually, free assembly only applies when you buy the whole rig from them, but I'd suggest emailing them; I honestly think shops like IT Future, Micro Center, or Best Buy might be cool enough to throw in the assembly for free if you ask nicely.

The processor is the most important part here, and it actually has a decent integrated graphics chip. For your budget and what you need to do, 8GB of RAM is pretty much standard, and the same goes for the SSD (they have smaller ones too). Just remember, the SSD is that fast drive where you install Windows and all your main programs.

Thanks! Compared to what I’ve been using, this sounds... wow.
One thing though, is that power supply any good? Is 400W actually enough?
It feels a bit weak compared to the rest of the build.

I messed up the thread location the first time, so I'm moving this over here.
Could an admin please delete the old one?

Initially, I was leaning toward a pre-built, but after doing some reading, building my own seems like the smarter move.

Basically, I need a machine for web browsing, streaming movies, and some light photo/video editing—nothing professional grade.
I don't have any interest in gaming.

My main priorities are fast loading speeds and keeping the system relatively quiet while it's running.
I want something decent enough that it won't just die on me within two years.

Budget-wise, I’m looking to stay under $1333, though ideally less.

I'm assuming I can keep my current case and that old optical drive?
I already have a monitor, mouse, keyboard, and all that.

So, yeah, could someone help me put together a build like this?

Since I'm pretty much clueless about these specs, could you also give me a brief rundown of why you chose certain parts? Just so I actually know what I'm paying for.

I’m looking to pick up a new computer, but honestly, I’m feeling a bit lost on what actually matters when it comes to specs. What should I be looking for in terms of raw performance for individual parts—like the CPU, RAM, power supply, cooling, motherboard, or GPU?
Basically, when I walk into a store like Best Buy and start scanning those spec sheets, what should I actually pay attention to so I don't get ripped off? I want something reliable that won't just die on me in a couple of years like my current one did. That said, I need to keep the price somewhat reasonable, ideally under $1333. As for what I'll actually be doing with it, it's mostly web browsing, streaming movies, and some photo and video editing. I don't need a high-end gaming rig or anything.
I know there’s the option to buy all the components separately and pay someone to build it for me, but that feels like a massive headache, even though it's an idea I've been kicking around. If anyone has a specific model they’d recommend, that would be awesome, though I’m not sure if I’ll even find something exactly like that. Also, which brands are actually worth sticking with—maybe HP or Samsung?