# Desktop build! **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [October 19, 2014, 3:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/desktop-build/270877 "2014-10-19T15:43:48Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![llink78](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/llink78/32/8037_2.png) [@llink78](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/llink78)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2014, 3:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/desktop-build/270877/1 "2014-10-19T15:43:48Z")
Ok i am looking to put together a tower, I have a budget in mind around $600-$700. Not including an OS. I want to get something together thats able to play the current Tom Clancy’s The Division. As well as every day basics. My macbook is starting to get to old (late 2008) And the wife has an Air so I’m looking to make the switch to a desktop again. Im looking for help as far as parts. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Id most likely be forcing parts over the next month or 2 and have it build by December. So waiting for deals is ok. ---
**Author:** ![HouseS2K](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/houses2k/32/100273_2.png) [@HouseS2K](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/HouseS2K)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2014, 5:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/desktop-build/270877/2 "2014-10-19T17:23:01Z")
Amd build should keep costs down Sent from my iPhone 6 ---
**Author:** ![llink78](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/llink78/32/8037_2.png) [@llink78](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/llink78)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2014, 6:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/desktop-build/270877/3 "2014-10-19T18:27:15Z")
For some reason newegg isn’t loading for me. So i cant even take a look at this moment to start figuring out what i want. ---
**Author:** ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2014, 6:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/desktop-build/270877/4 "2014-10-19T18:56:36Z")
Calling prog ---
**Author:** ![HouseS2K](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/houses2k/32/100273_2.png) [@HouseS2K](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/HouseS2K)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2014, 9:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/desktop-build/270877/5 "2014-10-19T21:18:15Z")
Pick up a pair of used gtx 550ti gpu and run in Sli , they are new enough to play just about anything and max settings Sent from my iPhone 6 ---
**Author:** ![llink78](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/llink78/32/8037_2.png) [@llink78](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/llink78)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2014, 4:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/desktop-build/270877/6 "2014-10-20T04:16:53Z")
[quote=“HouseS2K,post:5,topic:270877"”] Pick up a pair of used gtx 550ti gpu and run in Sli , they are new enough to play just about anything and max settings Sent from my iPhone 6 [/quote] [http://www.ebay.com/itm/NVIDIA-GeForce-GTX550Ti-x2-with-SLI-bridge-/111485945178?pt=PCC\_Video\_TV\_Cards&hash=item19f514855a](http://www.ebay.com/itm/NVIDIA-GeForce-GTX550Ti-x2-with-SLI-bridge-/111485945178?pt=PCC_Video_TV_Cards&hash=item19f514855a) these? ---
**Author:** ![ProgRocker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/progrocker/32/5434_2.png) [@ProgRocker](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ProgRocker)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2014, 4:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/desktop-build/270877/7 "2014-10-20T04:19:15Z")
Lifehacker just ran an article on best PCs for $300, $600, and $1200. > **[The Best PCs You Can Build for $300, $600, and $1200](https://lifehacker.com/5840963/the-best-pcs-you-can-build-for-600-and-1200)** > > We’ve walked you through building your own computer before. In this post—which we’ll update periodically as prices and components change—we’ll walk you through the hardware we’ll need for three different system builds: a budget workstation, a... ---
**Author:** ![HouseS2K](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/houses2k/32/100273_2.png) [@HouseS2K](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/HouseS2K)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2014, 4:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/desktop-build/270877/8 "2014-10-20T04:42:39Z")
> [@llink78](#): > > [http://www.ebay.com/itm/NVIDIA-GeForce-GTX550Ti-x2-with-SLI-bridge-/111485945178?pt=PCC\_Video\_TV\_Cards&hash=item19f514855a](http://www.ebay.com/itm/NVIDIA-GeForce-GTX550Ti-x2-with-SLI-bridge-/111485945178?pt=PCC_Video_TV_Cards&hash=item19f514855a) these? Yup those are them but ask the seller what ones they are tho, there are 2. 1gb memory or 2gb memory each. You will want the 2gb each but you can also just get a beefy used amd 6 or 8core cpu to take the load off. Up to you tho. Sent from my iPhone 6 ---
**Author:** ![HouseS2K](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/houses2k/32/100273_2.png) [@HouseS2K](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/HouseS2K)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2014, 4:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/desktop-build/270877/9 "2014-10-20T04:45:37Z")
[http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=251636307135](http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=251636307135) I used this mobo in my rig and it was awesome, support for 32gb of ram and am3+ socket so you can use the latest amd chips Sent from my iPhone 6 ---
**Author:** ![llink78](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/llink78/32/8037_2.png) [@llink78](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/llink78)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2014, 4:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/desktop-build/270877/10 "2014-10-20T04:47:58Z")
[quote=“HouseS2K,post:8,topic:270877"”] Yup those are them but ask the seller what ones they are tho, there are 2. 1gb memory or 2gb memory each. You will want the 2gb each but you can also just get a beefy used amd 6 or 8core cpu to take the load off. Up to you tho. Sent from my iPhone 6 [/quote] says 1gb each ☹ - - - Updated - - - [quote=“HouseS2K,post:9,topic:270877"”] [http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=251636307135](http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=251636307135) I used this mobo in my rig and it was awesome, support for 32gb of ram and am3+ socket so you can use the latest amd chips Sent from my iPhone 6 [/quote] Thx, say i go this route. I know jack crap about amd, and only slightly more about intel processors. What would be a decent don’t break the bank options? ---
**Author:** ![HouseS2K](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/houses2k/32/100273_2.png) [@HouseS2K](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/HouseS2K)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2014, 4:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/desktop-build/270877/11 "2014-10-20T04:48:49Z")
[http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=121459981437](http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=121459981437) this guy is plenty powerful for 90% of the games today. 6 core 3.9 base clock, and with the asrock software on the mobo it’s stupid easy to OC this to a safe 4.3-4.5 if need. Sent from my iPhone 6 ---
**Author:** ![llink78](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/llink78/32/8037_2.png) [@llink78](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/llink78)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2014, 4:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/desktop-build/270877/12 "2014-10-20T04:53:35Z")
[quote=“HouseS2K,post:11,topic:270877"”] [http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=121459981437](http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=121459981437) this guy is plenty powerful for 90% of the games today. 6 core 3.9 base clock, and with the asrock software on the mobo it’s stupid easy to OC this to a safe 4.3-4.5 if need. Sent from my iPhone 6 [/quote] Thank you again. If i find and run those 2 Graphics Cards. Should i look for a 600ish watt PS? ---
**Author:** ![HouseS2K](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/houses2k/32/100273_2.png) [@HouseS2K](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/HouseS2K)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2014, 4:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/desktop-build/270877/13 "2014-10-20T04:57:49Z")
> [@llink78](#): > > Thank you again. If i find and run those 2 Graphics Cards. Should i look for a 600ish watt PS? For sure the more the better tbh. When I built mine I wanted to be able to update it when ever. I went with 1000watts just so I know I was good for what ever. That’s the most common thing people get hung up on when trying to upgrade down the road. Especially if you wanna get fancy down the line and add liquid cooling. Sent from my iPhone 6 ---
**Author:** ![ProgRocker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/progrocker/32/5434_2.png) [@ProgRocker](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ProgRocker)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2014, 5:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/desktop-build/270877/14 "2014-10-20T05:20:49Z")
I personally wouldn’t buy anything used. Especially without a warranty. Will used stuff work…yeah probably. ---
**Author:** ![HouseS2K](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/houses2k/32/100273_2.png) [@HouseS2K](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/HouseS2K)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2014, 5:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/desktop-build/270877/15 "2014-10-20T05:27:00Z")
> [@ProgRocker](#): > > I personally wouldn’t buy anything used. Especially without a warranty. Will used stuff work…yeah probably. I’ve bought used stuff plenty of times for PC parts as long as they are in good shape and shipped and packaged accordingly ie static bags , bubbles etc. there’s no harm in it and if there is an issue open an dispute Sent from my iPhone 6 ---
**Author:** ![llink78](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/llink78/32/8037_2.png) [@llink78](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/llink78)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2014, 5:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/desktop-build/270877/16 "2014-10-20T05:31:36Z")
MB, processor will most likely be New. I will search for a pair of graphic cards used to help with my budget. I will take the ssd from my mac and install the original HD to sell. Then pick up a 1TB drive for everything else. Need to find a PS and a case and some ram. ---
**Author:** ![ProgRocker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/progrocker/32/5434_2.png) [@ProgRocker](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ProgRocker)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2014, 5:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/desktop-build/270877/17 "2014-10-20T05:33:27Z")
Power Supply is definitely something I wouldn’t buy used. It’s my personal preference, but when I build desktops, I want new in the box components. ---
**Author:** ![HouseS2K](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/houses2k/32/100273_2.png) [@HouseS2K](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/HouseS2K)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2014, 5:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/desktop-build/270877/18 "2014-10-20T05:37:25Z")
> [@ProgRocker](#): > > Power Supply is definitely something I wouldn’t buy used. It’s my personal preference, but when I build desktops, I want new in the box components. I deff agree with the psu part Sent from my iPhone 6 ---
**Author:** ![Gl1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gl1/32/5471_2.png) [@Gl1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Gl1)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2014, 5:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/desktop-build/270877/19 "2014-10-20T05:38:54Z")
> [@ProgRocker](#): > > Lifehacker just ran an article on best PCs for $300, $600, and $1200. > > [The Best PCs You Can Build for $300, $600, and $1200 | Lifehacker](http://lifehacker.com/5840963/the-best-pcs-you-can-build-for-600-and-1200) Interesting article, but I already see some issues. Like the fact that the $300 build calls for a 4x1gb memory kit, but the motherboard only has 2 memory slots lol. ---
**Author:** ![ProgRocker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/progrocker/32/5434_2.png) [@ProgRocker](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ProgRocker)\ **Post date:** [October 20, 2014, 5:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/desktop-build/270877/20 "2014-10-20T05:45:05Z")
> [@Gl@re](#): > > Interesting article, but I already see some issues. Like the fact that the $300 build calls for a 4x1gb memory kit, but the motherboard only has 2 memory slots lol. Good catch! I guess you’d have to go 2x2 then. Or to max it out 2x16GB. I’d like to build something like that for a streaming PC. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/desktop-build/270877.md?page=2)