Build me at $600-$800 performance PC, please

Lironplus on 23/02/2013 - 03:45

Hi, first of all, I am a computer noob.

Not really, things update very rapidly and I just couldn't keep up so I need a helping hand.

I'd like to ask for an everyday performance build pc for approximately $600-$800 (the lower the better, aslong as it is bang for its buck). But if its worth breaking the budget, please go ahead and suggest so as I will probably keeping this computer for some time (I buy one every 7 years). Yes this computer is 7 years old but its been really good, it just seems like its dying now. It cost me $2.5k though..

Anyways,

I'd mainly like to have
2tb hard drive 7200 along with an SSD.
i5 or core i7 if its worth it.
Near-instant start is my main priority along with fast transfer. I do sometimes use photoshop.
Low noise/cool system most preferably.
Any good case (sleek looking wouldn't hurt)
Any DVD reader/burner.
USB 3.0 is a must!!!

I will need pretty much everything BUT the monitor.

I mainly use my computer everyday just to download a few files, use the internet and play dota every now and then. I do not play hard core gaming games, because I don't know how too and I will most likely suck.

P.S If you know places where I can get things for cheap, just post me a link. I will mostly likely get all my parts from MSY (unless you guys know better elsewhere).

Muchas Gracias

Computing

Comments

  • josie75 on 23/02/2013 - 09:40

    Hey, MSY is normally where i would get me parts from but If you live vic region PC DIY in Box Hill is a place I recently got referred to and it is definitely worth comparing.

  • _Bruce_ on 23/02/2013 - 09:59
    +1

    i5 or core i7 if its worth it.

    i7 is almost never worth it. Otherwise your like seems fine.

    Have a look at pccasegear and scorptech.

  • martismo on 23/02/2013 - 10:17
    +1

    Go to
    http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum/7
    You will find much more useful advice, or they have recommended builds in different price brackets
    http://whirlpool.net.au/wiki/rmp_sg_whirlpoolpcs

    Hope this helps

    • scrimshaw on 23/02/2013 - 16:42

      This would fit the bill perfectly. I've basically upped the storage from 500G to 1TB and added an SSD.

      $759

      CPU: Intel Core i5 3470 $194
      Mobo: Asus P8B75-M $72
      RAM: G.Skill-NT 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3-1600 $49
      SSD: Sandisk Extreme 120GB $101
      HDD: Seagate Barracuda 1TB $69
      GPU: 1GB AMD Radeon HD7850 $179
      Case&PSU: Thermaltake V4 Black Edition w/ USB3 and 500W Litepower PSU $75
      ODD: DVD burner $19

      Total: $759

  • Purt on 23/02/2013 - 12:38
    +1

    Why not just add an ssd to the system you use now?

    It will feel like a new computer. If it's still not good enough for you go ahead and buy the rest of the parts. No money lost.

    edit: depends if your current pc has sata ports?

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