I've used this one since at least May 2009 (that's when I last installed Windows but I might have had it longer). It's time to build a new much better system.
First I need a retailer... so may as well whirlpool it and check we have IJK.
Next a case - I need one that can accommodate 5 HDDs since, well I'll explain as I go...
Case: CoolerMaster FOR-500-KKR500-N3
$88
Next, a motherboard - there's really only two brands we need to consider here - ASUS or Gigabyte - I'm going with ASUS Asus B85M-E B85
$96
We'll need a CPU... time to get a quadcore so Intel BX80646I54460
$205
A graphics card, nothing too serious here. Gigabyte GV-N730-2GI
$79
RAM. For reasons we won't go into right this moment it's very important I have lots of RAM so 16GB of Corsair DDR3 it is.
$196
Now we need a SSD for the windows partition, most applications, etc. SSD is primarily for performance, not reliability, and I may want to replace it in the future when the price for larger drives comes down. So no need to get brand-name stuff, Kingmax KM120GSME35 will do fine.
$76
May as well get a new storage drive since I'm planning on backing up my two existing hard disks to the 4TB one I have on hand, so 1x Western Digital WD40EZRX 4TB will do nicely.
$180.00
I could use my existing TV tuner, it does work fine, but I'd rather just get a new one. Leadtek LT-DTV1000S
$42
I do, however, need a better internal card reader and they're a dime a dozen so 1 generic card reader.
$10.50
DVD Drive? I have a Bluray Drive here ready to go, but may as well get a cheap LG DVD drive while I'm at it since the only DVD drive I have on hand is IDE, and they're a dime a dozen.
$21
System Construction:
$51
Win 7 (bought elsewhere) 64bit OEM version:
$65
Total: $1109.50
First I need a retailer... so may as well whirlpool it and check we have IJK.
Next a case - I need one that can accommodate 5 HDDs since, well I'll explain as I go...
Case: CoolerMaster FOR-500-KKR500-N3
$88
Next, a motherboard - there's really only two brands we need to consider here - ASUS or Gigabyte - I'm going with ASUS Asus B85M-E B85
$96
We'll need a CPU... time to get a quadcore so Intel BX80646I54460
$205
A graphics card, nothing too serious here. Gigabyte GV-N730-2GI
$79
RAM. For reasons we won't go into right this moment it's very important I have lots of RAM so 16GB of Corsair DDR3 it is.
$196
Now we need a SSD for the windows partition, most applications, etc. SSD is primarily for performance, not reliability, and I may want to replace it in the future when the price for larger drives comes down. So no need to get brand-name stuff, Kingmax KM120GSME35 will do fine.
$76
May as well get a new storage drive since I'm planning on backing up my two existing hard disks to the 4TB one I have on hand, so 1x Western Digital WD40EZRX 4TB will do nicely.
$180.00
I could use my existing TV tuner, it does work fine, but I'd rather just get a new one. Leadtek LT-DTV1000S
$42
I do, however, need a better internal card reader and they're a dime a dozen so 1 generic card reader.
$10.50
DVD Drive? I have a Bluray Drive here ready to go, but may as well get a cheap LG DVD drive while I'm at it since the only DVD drive I have on hand is IDE, and they're a dime a dozen.
$21
System Construction:
$51
Win 7 (bought elsewhere) 64bit OEM version:
$65
Total: $1109.50
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The WIN/Gallup End of Year Survey 2013 found the US was perceived to be the greatest threat to world peace by a huge margin, with 24% of respondents fearful of the US followed by: 8% for Pakistan, and 6% for China. This was followed by 5% each for: Afghanistan, Iran, Israel, North Korea. -LINK
"That's disgusting. There were clean athletes out there that have had their whole careers ruined by people like Lance Armstrong who just bended thoughts to fit their circumstances. He didn't look up cheating because he wanted to stop, he wanted to justify what he was doing and to keep that continuing on." - Nicole Cooke
The WIN/Gallup End of Year Survey 2013 found the US was perceived to be the greatest threat to world peace by a huge margin, with 24% of respondents fearful of the US followed by: 8% for Pakistan, and 6% for China. This was followed by 5% each for: Afghanistan, Iran, Israel, North Korea. -LINK
"That's disgusting. There were clean athletes out there that have had their whole careers ruined by people like Lance Armstrong who just bended thoughts to fit their circumstances. He didn't look up cheating because he wanted to stop, he wanted to justify what he was doing and to keep that continuing on." - Nicole Cooke
