As most of you probably know, OEM software is not supposed to be used on a computer that you are going to sell to a third party. But the whole system is confusing. On the following website, (http://www.zdnet.com/blog/bott/is-it-ok-to-use-oem-windows-on-your-own-pc-dont-ask-microsoft/1561) the author of the post talks about how he would actually recommend an OEM version if you are building your own computer. Do you agree? Have any of you ever used OEM versions?
If I can use this OEM version, I can put more money towards my parts.
Getting the 670 would put me way over my limit. But I'm not buying the computer for a couple of months. When I have the money, I'll look again. The price will probably have gone down by then. I can reconsider a few parts. Thanks, GamerGal13579
Looks good, but I still say you should only go with 8GB RAM to save a little
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I set out to make a gaming computer whichdidn't go over $2000. With all of the parts, a keyboard and mouse, and the OS, it brings me to about $1950. I am happy to pay the price for the extra RAM etc.
Thanks so much for all of your help, guys. Here is a final list of all my components. Corsair Carbide 400R Black Mid-Tower Case (http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=25_961&products_id=18306) Lite-On IHES312 12X Blu-Ray DVD Combo Drive (http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=21068) Intel Core i5 3570K (http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=20138) Corsair Vengeance CML16GX3M2A1600C10 16GB (2x8GB) DDR3 (http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=186_218_1125&products_id=21249) ASUS VE247H 23.6in Widescreen LED Monitor (http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=558_1212&products_id=16708) ASRock Z77 PRO4-M Motherboard (http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=138_711_1183&products_id=19865) ASUS Xonar DGX (http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=211&products_id=21183) Logitech LS21 2.1 Speaker System (http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=567_568&products_id=7745) EVGA GeForce GTX 660 2GB Superclocked (http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=21538) Western Digital WD Green 3TB WD30EZRX (http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=210_344&products_id=17275) SanDisk Extreme Solid State Drive 120GB (http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=210_902_1376&products_id=19790) Seasonic G-650 80Plus Gold 650W (http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=15_972&products_id=21503) I probably won't have the money for a few months but if there are any changes I'll come back and ask you guys about it. Thanks again, GamerGal13579
Looks like a good rig. It's good that you are reusing some of your parts, it will save you some money. I'd say to just go for it. May as well enjoy it now. You can upgrade to any new stuff when it comes out.
Ok, I am going to swap one of the 2TB Hard Drives with an SSD. Which of these do you think is better? Samsung 840 Series 120GB SSD Retail Box (http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=210_902_909&products_id=22033) SanDisk Extreme Solid State Drive 120GB (http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=210_902_1376&products_id=19790) And to make up for the loss, I am going to swap my other 2TB Hard Drive for a 3TB version of the same brand etc.
1. Which is a good SSD to get? I don't want to spend much more than $100 (What about the Intel 330 Series 120GB SSD?) (http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=210_902_1221&products_id=20049) 2. If I get an SSD, should I upgrade to the Western Digital WD Green 3TB Hard Drive? I don't mind paying the extra cost. (http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=210_344&products_id=17275) Once again, sorry for all of the questions but I just want my computer to be perfect. Thanks.
Thank you so much for all of your help. So I won't need any more than a 650W power supply for now? And is it worth dropping one of the 2TB hard drives to swap with an SSD? If so, which one is good? How about the Intel 330 Series 120GB SSD? (http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=210_902_1221&products_id=20049)
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