Building a very cheap computer.


  1. Posts : 62
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit SP1
       #1

    Building a very cheap computer.


    I'm building a very cheap computer (will be upgrading by my paychecks though, it's basically a personal project). And I have my stuff on PC Part Picker and I have an issue or compatibility issue it says. Something like "Some Intel H61 chipset motherboards may need a BIOS update prior to using Ivy Bridge CPUs." What would this mean?

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  2. Posts : 11,424
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64
       #2

    Exactly that you would need to do a mobo bios update prior to upgrading and honestly if you want to build on the cheap then look to a AMD rig IMHO ! You'll also need to double up the ram to run in dual channel. So if you can raise you sights a little bit then you won't wind up with a dual core chip that you don't want can't sell and don't need. What is the goal of this rig?
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  3. NoN
    Posts : 4,166
    Windows 7 Professional SP1 - x64 [Non-UEFI Boot]
       #3

    That's mean MSI have a bios update for that H61 motherboard for it to be used with Ivy Bridge.

    This one for a budget can do it! Intel Core i3-3220
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  5. Posts : 62
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit SP1
    Thread Starter
       #5

    I'm wanting to run games like bf3 at low with at least 1080.

    Because right now, I only have $284. Please don't tell me to wait, because I've waited two months. My laptop is also giving out on me and it's the last thing I have. So I kind of need this badly.
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  6. Posts : 11,424
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64
       #6

    Well and you want a new rig? How about shopping for a great used rig and catch someone looking to upgrade? I'll bet you can find a great rig in the paper or local craigslist and take advantage of their equipment depreciation ! Other wise the barebones I suggested about will be under budget and a great performer but you will need to wait for the rebate to hit your mailbox.
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  7. Posts : 2,973
    Windows 7 Professional 64bit SP1
       #7

    Do you have any components you can use for this new build?

    Also, looking at your list, it looks like you are going to go over your budget as there are $70 of Mail in Rebates. That means you pay the full price up front and you may get a rebate from the factory. You said you don't want to hear it, so I won't say it........I will say this: If you buy what's on your list, you are wasting your money.
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