Building my own desktop
by rblampain from LinuxQuestions.org on (#6CFY1)
Many years ago I build my own desktop purchasing new parts, things have changed a lot since and I wonder if it is a good idea to do it again.
I am not against buying a ready-made desktop but I find the lies in the advertising are mind-boggling.
For example; one new Lenovo machine on which I had set my choice because it is described as having a DVD drive, clarifies when reading the fine print that this DVD drive is only on "some models" and you do not know what you buy unless you visit the shop and see the product.
My needs are no greater than those of a student and are 8 or 16GB memory, 1 or 2 x SSD drive sockets on Mobo, CPU not important, DVD drive, 5 or more USB ports, WIFI, no OS and preferably small form factor case. My activities are word-processing and surfing the net in a small way, no games, no need for complex or fast graphics.
I already have the other components like monitor, mouse etc.
I am also trying to avoid anything that is proprietary or not standard.
I am also looking for components of reasonable quality and probably a total cost around $AU1,500 and preferably purchasing the lot from the same shop.
Any suggestion welcome.
Thank you for your help.
I am not against buying a ready-made desktop but I find the lies in the advertising are mind-boggling.
For example; one new Lenovo machine on which I had set my choice because it is described as having a DVD drive, clarifies when reading the fine print that this DVD drive is only on "some models" and you do not know what you buy unless you visit the shop and see the product.
My needs are no greater than those of a student and are 8 or 16GB memory, 1 or 2 x SSD drive sockets on Mobo, CPU not important, DVD drive, 5 or more USB ports, WIFI, no OS and preferably small form factor case. My activities are word-processing and surfing the net in a small way, no games, no need for complex or fast graphics.
I already have the other components like monitor, mouse etc.
I am also trying to avoid anything that is proprietary or not standard.
I am also looking for components of reasonable quality and probably a total cost around $AU1,500 and preferably purchasing the lot from the same shop.
Any suggestion welcome.
Thank you for your help.