[ SECRET POST #3023 ]

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⌈ Secret Post #3023 ⌋

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Comments

Re: Building your own computer

[elialshadowpine]

Mmm, I find going with a good case to be a sound investment. My ex got my case for the last computer I built, *mutter*, but it's screw-free, which makes dealing with components sooooo much easier. See, cases stay relatively standard, and you can usually swap through several rigs in one case. Also, having that case probably saved my computer when we moved; it's made of very solid metal, and something fell on it. It only dented the upper side corner; if it had been a cheaper case, it probably would've caused damage to the components. I got a similar case for the new rig, but this one's on fucking wheels (THANK GODS).

As far as cheap... for the OP, I would go with not the best parts available but second or third down. Those tend to be a lot more affordable, because they're not bleeding edge. I built a computer this way in 2007 and I didn't replace it save for upgrading the CPU about two months later (because back when quad cores cost $300, our local computer shop had a sale for $150 -- yoink) and then the graphics card in 2008 (nVidia 9800GTX) -- this rig lasted me until 2012. So, if you have the option, I'd go for good, solid components that are relatively future-proofed (though there's no guarantee there) and you probably won't have to upgrade for awhile. (IIRC it cost about $800-1k to build the rig in question.)

Oh -- piece of advice. One place NOT to skimp on: The PSU. I have seen too many people get cheap PSUs and have a power surge take out their entire computer. I have a particular love for Antec (I'm still using the PSU from my old rig, until I get the components I'm missing for the new one, and without being on a UPS, it's been through a LOT of power surges; I really do need to get a UPS, though), but Cooler Master is also good.