So the bad news is that my computer died hard the other day. BSOD and hard drive failure. Buying a new harddrive would not be a big problem but the downside is that I would have to buy a new copy of windows since i dont have the disk for the copy that was on the harddrive. Also, i cant really download an ISO of vista at work and then use my current key. So the good news is that my previous computer was 5 years old and had definitely run its course. So I am in the market for buying a computer and wanted to buy my first one that i build myself. Here is "kit" that i am looking at buying. http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboBundleDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.1018144 Basically, just looking for any thoughts or suggestions from anyone knowledgeable on the subject. Ive installed components and OS before on my computer but never had to build one from scratch.
Hey klink. I would also suggest www.tigerdirect.com for parts. They run really good deals. If you wanted a prebuilt comp, but still wanted to config it. Try www.cyberpowerpc.com. They run real nice specials and provide a warranty.
Tigerdirect and cyberpower are alright, but Newegg is the King of computer parts. There's a reason their slogan is "Once you know, you Newegg."
Yes I have built three or four computers and Newegg always beats the others hands down. They also ship it to you fast. klink....as to the deal I would look at Intel and their 2500K CPU. It has excellent speed/price ratio and if you are into that kind of thing has complete freedom to overclock the CPU on all levels. This comes from someone who has an AMD chip the 965 (Black Edition). You just can't beat the Intel price/performance right now, unfortunately. If you are set on a AMD chip, I would actually look at the older chips like the Phenom II as they seem to have more muscle then the new chip according to what I have read (although they suck up more power and run a little hot). Good place to investigate CPU's are http://www.cpubenchmark.net/, http://www.tomshardware.com, and if you are into laptops http://www.notebookcheck.net.
klink....here is a link to a comparison of the FX-8150 vs 2500k. Did not really read it but it looks like it goes into a lot of depth and should give you the info you need to decide one way or another. Think it gives both chips a fair shake. http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/arti...-i5-2500K-and-Core-i7-2600K-CPU-Review/1402/1
I prefer to buy the underdog if all things are roughly equal... but the I5-2500K was (and still is) too good to buy AMD.
