(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); I've been using the same laptop for the past 3 years with no problems, until recently when the HDD fried. So yesterday I ordered a new PC and can't wait till it gets here. It's far from perfect, but I wasn't trying to spend too much right now, as I can upgrade it down the road as I need. Here's what I got.

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Since I'm not especially good with Hardware, I chose to use iBuyPower to build the custom PC for me. Should be getting it around July 2-3. Let me know what you think, and maybe what needs improvement so I know when I have the money.

avoid that processor, people always think its good, when most Phenom x4 processors beat it, try and get an intel i5 2500k or an amd phenom II x4

don't try to play much other than minecraft as it had a HORRIBLE GRAPHICS CARD!, also your cpu isnt much a very strong, overall your case isnt very great either but if you bought it already i cant help u

Yeah.. you should have asked before you ordered it.

You should have got a better graphics card but it will be fine for everyday computing. If you are a gamer and it is to laggy then you can always buy a new graphics card and use both. I have a NVIDIA 560Ti and it works fine on all games I have tried it on.

Damn, I guess I should have checked here first. I'll keep it in mind, lots of tech heads here. This is only my first real computer, so if it isn't perfect, that is fine by me. I've only had laptops before, and this will be a big upgrade. Thanks guys.

Honestly this is only going to be fine for general computing and flash games along with a little bit of minecraft and cod on lowest settings really.

Should have asked before you bought it. But when you get the money, you should do the following:

Pick up an Intel (z68 or p67) motherboard
Buy a 2500k
Buy a new PSU
Buy a new GPU

Wonderful thing is, you can always upgrade later. Im more of an Intel guy but this should be fine for light gaming, and casual workstation.

I spent $100 less than this for my build and can play most games close to maxed out settings.. But good luck

Building a computer is easier than building Lego. Seriously