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Question

What do you think about this custom PC?

Apr 30, 2015 1:21PM PDT

I've been trying to customize my own PC to build for under a thousand dollars. Here is what I came up with and just wanted some feedback on what you think would be the most optimal for price point vs. performance. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/wqkkP6

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8.1 OEM
May 1, 2015 2:35AM PDT

Why buy the OEM when you can buy the full retail ?
You can use the retail version on a different computer if you decide to change OS's.
You'll already have the drivers and such .

Just curious
Digger

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P.S
May 1, 2015 2:52AM PDT
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1 stick of ram? 128GB SSD?
Apr 30, 2015 11:57PM PDT

Trouble spots in my opinion. You seem to have a nice CPU than put a drag chute on performance with the single stick of RAM.

Those 128GB SSD may be cheap but fold whine about having to keep C clean.

Fix? pairs of ram, 240+GB SSD. In fact for many a single 480+GB SSD would side step all the grief. Still need backup drives.
Bob

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Psu...quad rail?
May 1, 2015 2:13AM PDT

I hope your good at figuring load sharing.
You might want to shop for a single rail unit.

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new computer build
May 1, 2015 1:20PM PDT

hello.

Used to be that when someone wanted to build a new computer or price a new machine you would first ask that person what they intended to with the computer, what specific software were they going to use, what kind of work were they going to perform, etc.

Now this is generally a moot point as most hardware is capable of running most of the software that is available, especially for this price point. But I would still suggest taking an honest survey of the software that your wanting to run for the next 6-12 months and make sure that the parts your assembling will meet the suggested requirements of that software, especially if your a college student taking higher science or engineering courses, etc.

I would also agree with the other people commenting on this question and suggest you dual channel 8Gb memory kit (2 sticks) so that the mobo'd can take advantage of the dual channel mechanics; would also suggest going with a larger SSD/Boot drive and also a larger "spinning" drive because a 1TB will fill up fast and it's a hassle having to deal with a smaller SSD/Boot drive.

Good luck with the new build.