Hello
So I've had quite a good amount of experience with computers (software wise) but not much with hardware. I decided that I would like to build a computer, and started surfing the web. i found some sites,and think i have a good idea of what i need, but was lost at what kind of each thing to get.
I would like a fast, reliable all around computer (I'm not much of a gamer) that i can use for almost anything. I have about $500 to spend, and need to get an operating system on this computer with this money also. I don't need to buy a monitor, speakers, or mouse and keyboard though.
CPU, I want a relatively fast one but have no idea which is better AMD or Intel. I've heard AMD is better and cheaper, and I want a cpu that is fast with a cooling system. Case, i need one with psu already installed, and want one that looks relatively cool. Hardrive, hopefully around 160 or 250 so I can store some pics and music, plus microsoft (I don't need this software, just an OS)
I have no idea whats good for mobo but need a cheap one, and I don't want to have to but a video or audio card. The rest is up for grabs.
Thank you
So I've had quite a good amount of experience with computers (software wise) but not much with hardware. I decided that I would like to build a computer, and started surfing the web. i found some sites,and think i have a good idea of what i need, but was lost at what kind of each thing to get.
I would like a fast, reliable all around computer (I'm not much of a gamer) that i can use for almost anything. I have about $500 to spend, and need to get an operating system on this computer with this money also. I don't need to buy a monitor, speakers, or mouse and keyboard though.
CPU, I want a relatively fast one but have no idea which is better AMD or Intel. I've heard AMD is better and cheaper, and I want a cpu that is fast with a cooling system. Case, i need one with psu already installed, and want one that looks relatively cool. Hardrive, hopefully around 160 or 250 so I can store some pics and music, plus microsoft (I don't need this software, just an OS)
I have no idea whats good for mobo but need a cheap one, and I don't want to have to but a video or audio card. The rest is up for grabs.
Thank you