Building Budget Llano Rig

Randomletters · Aug 6, 2011, 12:40 AM

Evenin, The rig in my signature I sold a few days ago. Looking to purchase a cheaper rig about $450 is my max that's including a monitor, Hopefully

llano A8 and Gigabyte Motherboard Bundle - $215

Newegg.com - Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, LED LCD TV, Digital Cameras and more!

Ram: 4GB Adata ddr3 1600mhz - $33

Newegg.com - ADATA XPG Gaming Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model AX3U1600GB2G9-2G

I would prefer 8gb not not so sure itll be put to good use

Harddrive: Seagate Baracuda - $43

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148767

*Edit: went from a 65$ 750gb Drive a $43 500gb One, Im used to far more storage but I can always add more later

Optical Drive: Samsung 22x DVD-RW $19

Newegg.com - SAMSUNG CD/DVD Burner 22X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD+R DL 22X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 24X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM Black SATA Model SH-222AB - CD / DVD Burners

Power Supply: Still debating... I have a lightly used Raidmax 400w lying around 18A on the 12v. I really believe itll be sufficient but im open to comments

Case: I have a Cooler Master CM690II lying around im going to use.

I have speakers/Mouse and keyboard.

Total of things listed is $335

Which would be fabulous, but thats if the PSU I have is sufficent.

So what do you guys think, what would you change, and can you possibly save me money without drastically cutting performance

Randomletters · Aug 6, 2011, 01:16 AM

Current Choices, no DVD writer in this order, I have $309 in my checking account atm and this comes to $294.

I can install windows from a usb drive for now.

I dont have enough for a monitor for a few weeks so im debating on ordering everything I can now, Just buy a couple pieces that are on sale or bundled... or waiting until I have enough to buy it all at once by then there might be a better sale price on the items

Tyrsonswood · Aug 6, 2011, 01:57 AM

Edit: Nevermind.....

mkk · Aug 6, 2011, 11:21 PM

The powersupply is certainly plenty, though I know not how good it is. Anyway even on a strict budget it's best to consider a new CPU cooler, as the one included is a sorry piece of aluminum fins only construct that works solely because the fan can run at over 4000 r/min when needed. Any cheap heatpipe cooler like for instance AMD's own that come with more expensive CPU's is a lot better, could you by chance find that somewhere for a few bucks. Otherwise Negegg has some coolers in the $15-20 range that are worlds apart from the stock part.

Aug 6, 2011, 12:40 AM	#1
Randomletters ))<>(( Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,418 Rep Power: 54	Building Budget Llano Rig Evenin, The rig in my signature I sold a few days ago. Looking to purchase a cheaper rig about $450 is my max that's including a monitor, Hopefully llano A8 and Gigabyte Motherboard Bundle - $215 Newegg.com - Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, LED LCD TV, Digital Cameras and more! Ram: 4GB Adata ddr3 1600mhz - $33 Newegg.com - ADATA XPG Gaming Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model AX3U1600GB2G9-2G I would prefer 8gb not not so sure itll be put to good use Harddrive: Seagate Baracuda - $43 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148767 Edit: went from a 65$ 750gb Drive a $43 500gb One, Im used to far more storage but I can always add more later Optical Drive: Samsung 22x DVD-RW $19 Newegg.com - SAMSUNG CD/DVD Burner 22X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 16X DVD+R DL 22X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 24X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM Black SATA Model SH-222AB - CD / DVD Burners Power Supply: Still debating... I have a lightly used Raidmax 400w lying around 18A on the 12v. I really believe itll be sufficient but im open to comments Case: I have a Cooler Master CM690II lying around im going to use. I have speakers/Mouse and keyboard. Total of things listed is $335 Which would be fabulous, but thats if the PSU I have is sufficent. So what do you guys think, what would you change, and can you possibly save me money without drastically cutting performance __________________ <----------- Sexy Budget Rig stats to the left. Last edited by Randomletters; Aug 6, 2011 at 01:09 AM.*

Aug 6, 2011, 01:16 AM	Thread Starter #2
Randomletters ))<>(( Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2,418 Rep Power: 54	Re: Building Budget Llano Rig Current Choices, no DVD writer in this order, I have $309 in my checking account atm and this comes to $294. I can install windows from a usb drive for now. I dont have enough for a monitor for a few weeks so im debating on ordering everything I can now, Just buy a couple pieces that are on sale or bundled... or waiting until I have enough to buy it all at once by then there might be a better sale price on the items __________________ <----------- Sexy Budget Rig stats to the left.

Aug 6, 2011, 11:21 PM	#4
mkk Cthulhu/Dagon 2012 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Gefle, Sweden Posts: 4,490 Rep Power: 132 System Specs	Re: Building Budget Llano Rig The powersupply is certainly plenty, though I know not how good it is. Anyway even on a strict budget it's best to consider a new CPU cooler, as the one included is a sorry piece of aluminum fins only construct that works solely because the fan can run at over 4000 r/min when needed. Any cheap heatpipe cooler like for instance AMD's own that come with more expensive CPU's is a lot better, could you by chance find that somewhere for a few bucks. Otherwise Negegg has some coolers in the $15-20 range that are worlds apart from the stock part.