Originally Posted by
LABARINTH
I have a SSD in my current computer. I would get a 120gb one to put your operating system and some programs on...then just get a regular HD for storage. My computer boots up from completely off to fully started and ready to use in about 20 seconds. SSD's are great
Awesome. Definitely was the plan.
Originally Posted by
Zackk
Call me a pessimist, but I can't see you building a desktop that is significantly better than your laptop for the money you're willing to spend.
I may be willing to spend a little more, especially piece by piece. I was looking for a "right now" type of thing, but the more I looked into building one again, the more I think I'd be happier with it.
Originally Posted by
e3NiNe
Deal hunting and buying parts over a duration of time, yes.
Need something by end of week, no.
I made a beast of a system for the same price.
- Asus mITX board (wireless n, latest / greatest stuff) = $80
- Antec mITX case (w. power supply) = $30
- Intel Core i7 3770k (w. fan and heatsink) = $200
- Slim dvd+rw drive = $20
- 16gb DDR3 ram = $100
- 120gb OCZ SSD = $80
- Motorola Bluetooth keyboard / mouse = $20
Monitor = reused
Nice. I do have some parts I can reused. Wish I had kept the case from my previous build.
Originally Posted by
Zackk
I'd encourage this, if he was going to use it. But for browsing facebook and reddit, I'd personally just use the laptop and use the money on something fun or pay off debt.
I hate using this thing for any type of work o: Nice to have to take to work or chill out in the living room though.
Originally Posted by
e3NiNe
If you're going to use the integrated graphics, the i7's graphic output is much better.
Okay, thanks. For the price difference, might as well. Hopefully ordering tomorrow.