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[Recommendation Request] Looking for New to Me Computer

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Rocket River, Jul 16, 2018.

  1. Rocket River

    Rocket River Member

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    I am currently looking for something cheap. Just the computer - don't need monitor etc.
    I need to be at least 16 GB of Ram and thinking i5 or above CPU

    Mainly looking for something to do some video editing
    New or Used

    What are the good spots around town?

    Rocket River
     
    #1 Rocket River, Jul 16, 2018
  2. Svpernaut

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    dell.com/outlet

    Get coupon codes from twitter.com/delloutlet or slickdeals.net deals forum.

    Or, build your own using pcpartpicker.com. For video editing, I'd make sure to have at least a decent SSD as the primary drive.
     
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  3. Zboy

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    Click here...

    https://www.evga.com/products/featured-bundles.aspx

    On the bottom you will see a link for a bundle for $999 which includes EVGA 1080 Ti + EVGA Motherboard, + EVGA 850w G3 gold power supply + EVGA Z370 Motherboard + EVGA Liquid Cooling + EVGA Case.

    That's a solid bundle package!

    Slap on a CPU, 16GB Ram, and a SSD and you are good to go!

    Rakuten has 20% site-wide coupon today. Use the coupon and score a 500GB or 1TB Samsung EVO SS.

    If you have a Microcenter near you, get a i7-8770k for cheap.

    Newegg or Amazon for memory.

    If you dont need the top end video card, then downgrade to 1070 and go for 64GB RAM since it will help with video editing. Memory prices are very slowly coming down.

    Good luck.

    PS. I just built a dual 4K system for myself two weeks ago, and 1080 Ti handles everything like a champ. Also went for a 1TB of NvMe m.2 SATA SSD. 6 times faster than a regular SSD. PC shuts down in less than 2 seconds and boots up in less than 6. Blazing fast and worth it. Dont know what's your budget but if you can swing it, go for it.
     
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  4. Roscoe Arbuckle

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    I got 3 perfectly fine computers off Craigslist for $200/piece. All do what I need them to do.
     
    #4 Roscoe Arbuckle, Jul 16, 2018
  5. Invisible Fan

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    These requirements are vague.

    If it's just for streaming and occasional work, look at mac minis to hook up to tv
     
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  6. Zboy

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    I7-8770k just went on sale for 300 on Amazon, FYI.
     
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    TY very much..just picked one up.
     
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  8. Zboy

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    Prebuilt desktop for $380?

    Amazon.

     
    #8 Zboy, Jul 17, 2018
  9. heypartner

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    Dude, you don't need one computer for work, one for cfnet, and one for p*rn. You just need three monitors.
     
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  10. Rocket River

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    I am using Adobe Premeire Pro

    System requirements | April 2018 (12.1) release of Premiere Pro CC
    Windows
    • Multicore processor with 64-bit support
    • Microsoft Windows 7 with Service Pack 1 (64 bit) or Windows 8.1 (64 bit), or Windows 10 (64 bit). However Windows 10 is recommended
    • Supporting Windows 10 Creator Edition & Dial
    • 8 GB of RAM (16 GB or more recommended)
    • 8 GB of available hard-disk space for installation; additional free space required during installation (cannot install on removable flash storage devices)
    • 1280x800 display (1920x1080 or larger recommended)
    • Sound card compatible with ASIO protocol or Microsoft Windows Driver Model
    • Optional: Adobe-recommended GPU card for GPU-accelerated performance
    • Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services.*
    I am starting at 16 GB of Ram.

    Rocket River
     
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  11. Invisible Fan

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    ^A used Mac Mini will usually have those requirements. Have to learn to use a Mac, but you'll get cool points to whoever's viewing your product for knowing how to handle one.

    [​IMG]
     
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  12. Roscoe Arbuckle

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    Lol. They were for my office, dumbass.
     
    #12 Roscoe Arbuckle, Jul 17, 2018
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    You just need 2 monitors. 1 for work and the other for CF/p*rn

    if you aren't watching p*rn while posting on CF, you're doing it wrong.
     
    #13 TheRealist137, Jul 17, 2018
  14. Invisible Fan

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    It's all about streaming these days, you crusty Gen-Xer.
     
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    Not all offices are like the Dallas Mavs offices
     
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