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Ugh, don't pirate Windows. Apart from anything else, there's a high chance that a future update will break it.
The full version is $99 at Amazon. If you think that's too much, protest by not buying it, but not by pirating it. There are plenty of really great Mac games on Steam, and on the App Store.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00EDSI7QO/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1466266979&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40&keywords=windows+8&dpPl=1&dpID=31oGjt4LCTL&ref=plSrch
When you buy a computer, the OS is in the cost. When you build a Computer, you still have to pay. Even if it's upgrading an old os.
For what you want to do, you'll want to get the Full edition. (From all standpoints.. licensing, cost, and being able to transfer the license to another system later on). Amazon has it the cheapest. The Full edition also comes with both x86 and x64 media. (If you have a netbook with no ODD, you can use the online installer also linked below)
http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Windows-8-1-Full-Version/dp/B00EDSI7QO
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/upgrade-product-key-only
Don't go to /r/softwareswap or any other place where you're buying keys for like $10-$30. Those are almost always being sold illegally against licensing terms. (People pawning off spare MSDN/Technet/Dreamspark keys, corporate techs writing down keys off machines' COAs, and many others sources) Sure they'll probably work, but there is no possible way you're obtaining an end-user license through legitimate channels at those prices.
el_seano's tip about Dreamspark is good if you happen to be a student or uni employee, but not entirely correct. Eligibility for Dreamspark and MSDN depends on your university, your specific school within the university, your status as a student/faculty, and so on. Having a ".edu" email address guarantees nothing.
For those wondering his budget in $ is about $7070
Info I dug up on the games
League of Legends recommended:
SMITE recommended:
Counter Strike Global Offensive recommended:
Valve says you could basically make do with a computer from 10 years ago but let's be honest you probably don't want everything on the lowest of settings.
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I'm not too great at picking out parts but I'll see what I can do about other things that others aren't taking into consideration such as monitors.
So just as a heads up this is going to be tricky because you live in Italy and I have no idea what kind of price increase you can expect or who ships there or what.
Place I would look for buying bulk:
Have you also considered maybe asking companies to sponsor you? If you could get a few to send you keyboards, mouses, headsets, whatever it would really help lower your costs without having to resort to inferior products.
Companies I would try contacting:
You have I would say two choices when it comes to the OS, Windows 8.1 Full or Windows 8.1 OEM. OEM will save you about $13 a piece but it is a non transferable license and if say someone gets over excited and spills a big glass of soda all over the computer and just frys it you will have to rebuy Windows. Personally I think it is worth the extra $13 to know that you won't have to rebuy if worse comes to worse. Assuming you go with the Full version that's going to run you $1052
However you could probably get that in bulk as well from Microsoft http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/default.aspx
Monitors are another thing one can typically buy in bulk. Personally I would go with something like this Acer for $120, 21.5 inch, 60Hz, it does only have 5ms response time but unless you have very very high ranked players it shouldn't make a huge difference to most people and going to a lower response time is going to increase the price. Plus this is something you can always easily upgrade in the future and sell off the old ones. Buying refurbished monitors isn't a bad idea either.
Sites that sell bulk monitors in addition to the above:
Keyboards and mice. So you can definitely buy these in bulk but they will be the kind you would see in an office, probably not what you would want to game with. Personally I would contact companies like Logitec and Steel series and see if you could work out a deal and have them cut you a price cut for maybe putting up posters and advertising their product. But hey both Logitec and Amazon sell some really cheap wired keyboard mouse combos for $15.
Mousepads are all over the place and you can even make them yourself if you are feeling thrifty enough. $5 each seems reasonable to me for a decent mouse pad so $50 altogether.
Headset I would go with over the ear cheap so when they get nasty you can just toss them and not feel to bad. For $20 you can't do much better then these Sennheisers I feel.
For microphone I would maybe go with some clip ons like these or maybe a cheap desk stand one. You could go for an all in one headphone + mic but price to quality wise you are going to be spending more then you could if you got them separate I think.
So just as an estimate I would say without even building the PC's you are looking at probably somewhere in the area of $2,400 just for things like monitors and peripherals. Please tell me you already have table and chairs because that's going to kill your budget if you don't.
Buy it from amazon where they're actually clear about it being a full version (and it's cheaper): http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Windows-8-1-Full-Version/dp/B00EDSI7QO/
Yesterday I went and picked up a copy of windows 8.1 for my build, but I'm not sure if I got the right one. It says that it is Windows 8.1 Full Version, but does not mention OEM at all. Will it work on a brand new PC?
This is what it looks like:
http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/aplus/detail-page/B00EDSI7QO_main_image.jpg
Thank you for the reply. Which of these would be better as they both say that they aren't the upgraded version.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EDSI7QO/ref=s9_simh_gw_p65_d0_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=0ZGYREC48NKBQFNNMECS&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1688200382&pf_rd_i=507846
or
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F3ZN2W0/ref=s9_simh_gw_p65_d0_i2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=0ZGYREC48NKBQFNNMECS&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1688200382&pf_rd_i=507846
cool. So this is what I need? Why is 8 cheaper than 7? Sorry for all the questions, I do appreciate the help.
I've been helping people pick computer parts a lot lately, and here's my go-to current build (as in, where I feel price/performance is optimized)--it's usually around $1000, NOT including monitors. I built two for my company (minus the video card), and they are wonderful. If you want to compare: CPUs, GPUs.
>Case: Corsair 200R, $73
>http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Carbide-200R-Compact-CC-9011023-WW/dp/B009GXZ8MM/
>Cases cheaper than this price point will become flimsy, break, literally cut you, and otherwise fall apart over time. I like the way the 200R is, too--no LEDs, no weird shapes, and 2.5" drive slots.
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>Motherboard: Asus Z97-A, $145
>http://www.amazon.com/ASUS-Z97-A-DDR3-2600-Motherboards/dp/B00K2MAU5Q/
>This is a medium range motherboard with PWM case fan pins: an extremely quiet combo. It's more important than you think.
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>CPU: i7-4790K, $336
>http://www.amazon.com/Intel-i7-4790K-Processor-Cache-BX80646I74790K/dp/B00KPRWAX8/
>While we're on CPUs: GHZ MEANS ALMOST NOTHING FOR PERFORMANCE. My 2Ghz i7 in my Mac outperforms my 4Ghz 2500K in my desktop. It's annoying that it's even mentioned in anything but overclocking guides.
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>Memory: 16GB Corsair Vengeance (2x8GB), $130
>http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Vengeance-Desktop-Memory-CMZ16GX3M2A1600C10/dp/B006EWUO22/
>I find myself always using >8GB. Task Manager tells me I'm at 9GB with lots apps but no actual games open.
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>Graphics Card: EVGA GTX 960, $210
>http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-GeForce-Dual-Link-Graphics-02G-P4-2966-KR/dp/B00SC6HAS4/
>The 960 was recently released, but the 750 and the 900 series are very powerful and power efficient, and EVGA makes great cards.
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>PSU: Corsair CX 600W, $60
>http://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Builder-Watt-EPS%C2%A0-CX600/dp/B0092ML0OC/
>I skimped on a PSU once (it was "Diablotek"). It took my motherboard and a stick of RAM with it when it died.
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>SSD: Samsung 850 EVO 250GB, $135
>http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-2-5-Inch-Internal-MZ-75E250B-AM/dp/B00OAJ412U/
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>OS: Windows 8.1 Full Version (not OEM), $100:
>http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Windows-8-1-Full-Version/dp/B00EDSI7QO/
Current total: $1189 + tax, way over budget, so...
>The PSU can be replaced with a 500W EVGA for $17 less:
>http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-80PLUS-Certified-ATX12V-100-W1-0500-KR/dp/B00H33SFJU
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>The SSD can be replaced by a 2TB 7200RPM drive, where you won't need a 2nd HDD but booting will be much slower, for $60 less:
>http://www.amazon.com/HGST-Deskstar-3-5-Inch-7200RPM-Internal/dp/B003GSLDRC/
(and get the sata3 monoprice cable)
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>The GPU can be replaced by a GTX 750 Ti, for $65 less, but at a ~30% loss to graphics power (although it's still a great card):
>http://www.amazon.com/EVGA-Superclock-Dual-Link-Graphics-02G-P4-3753-KR/dp/B00IDG3IDO
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>The CPU can be a non-K version (at very little/no performance loss), for $36 less:
>http://www.amazon.com/Intel-Core-i7-4790-Processor-BX80646I74790/dp/B00J56YSLM
>The next step down in terms of CPU is an i5-4690, at ~30% less CPU power, for $80 less. I personally wouldn't go there.
This is at $1015 + tax--still over budget, but going much cheaper really starts to bite into your experiences (and if anyone here can recommend anything to save money, I welcome it).
As for monitors, if you're playing EVE, honestly I'd recommend a 2560x1440 monitor because spreadsheets. However, since those start around $300, my go-to cheaper monitors are the not-bad 22" 1080p ones that can be had for around $140.
>BenQ 24" flicker-free (for comfortable viewing) 1080p TN panel (for faster response times), $140:
>http://www.amazon.com/BenQ-GL2460HM-24-Inch-LED-Lit-Monitor/dp/B00IKDFL4O/
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>Dell 22" 1080p IPS panel (for better colors and viewing angles), $134:
>http://www.amazon.com/Dell-CFGKT-IPS-LED-21-5-Inch-LED-lit-Monitor/dp/B009H0XQPU/
Source: I've done IT for the past few years, and done dozens of computer purchases/builds.
Notes: I don't buy AMD or ATI unless it's an extreme budget build. I don't buy off-brand because I've had parts break and then not have an RMA available; I've had good experience and RMA support with Corsair and EVGA. You don't really need a CD/DVD drive; you can install Windows from a USB key, but if you're unsure, CD/DVD drives are like $15. If you go with Intel/nVidia Maxwell, you won't really need a >500W PSU.
I don't like to skimp on computers much because, economically, if you're spending even 5-10% of your time waiting for your computer and you earn $10-25/hr, $1000 is paid for in somewhere between 2000-250 hours of use, yet the computer will last at least 3-5 years.
For a virtual machine on your Mac, you're looking for something like this: http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Windows-8-1-Full-Version/dp/B00EDSI7QO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1421986999&sr=8-1&keywords=windows+8.1+retail
The trick is searching for "Retail" versions, to be fully legit on licensing a VM for your mac.
Get Avast, it's significantly better than Norton, also it's free!
As for Windows, Windows 8 is about $100 right now, but I'd recommend it since 7 isn't much cheaper. You might be able to find a better deal if you look around though. Also, if you're a college student you might be able to get it free through your school.
Does it matter which one I install in my custom build pc?
http://www.amazon.com/Windows-8-1-System-Builder-64-Bit/dp/B00F3ZN2W0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1415753023&sr=8-2&keywords=windows+8
http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Windows-8-1-Full-Version/dp/B00EDSI7QO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1415753023&sr=8-1&keywords=windows+8
What is the difference?
How about 29.99/year? Assuming 4 years between upgrades for an average user, that would be about $14 higher than the $106 you'd pay for 8.1 on Amazon right now. Considering that a one year subscription to Office 365 costs more than $70, I'm guessing most people would think it was a pretty good price.
I'm hoping editing computer build questions are allowed?
Im currently building an editing computer and had some questions.
Ive been editing my gopro footage on an old power mac g5 with imovie09 and its time for an upgrade. Im going to be filming with a gopro and uploading to youtube. The computer wont be used for anything else.
This is my first build. I followed this workflow found in the side bar of /r/gopro and had the items on my amazon wish list.my family got together and bought me a bunch of stuff for my birthday!!!
|Type |Item
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Motherboard| ASRock H77 Pro4/MVP ATX LGA1155|
Memory| Patriot Viper 3 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1600|
Storage| Seagate Barracuda 1.5TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive|
Case|NZXT Source 210 Elite White ATX Mid Tower|
Power Supply|OCZ ModXStream Pro 600W 80 PLUS Certified ATX12V / EPS12V|
I still need a processor Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor
and a EVGA GeForce GTX 560 Ti 1GB Video Card as well as editing software. Im familiar with final cut but might try out some other editing programs and see what I think of them.
My questions are:
1.Will a specific editing program go better with this setup than another program?
2. Is this a good monitor? Im assuming if im just editing/uploading footage to the internet I dont really need a super expensive monitor?
3. What should I used for wireless internet? is the Rosewill 54Mbps Wireless Adapter Card (RNX-G300LX) any good?
4. Speakers? I just need something simple
5. Operating system? Microsoft Windows 8.1?
6. V7 KC0A2-4L3P Keyboard?
7. Optical mouse?
Am I missing anything?
Thanks in advance for your help. Cant wait to get the rest of the parts and start editing on a decent computer!
Okay let's start taking it apart.
I forgot the OS, add $71
http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Windows-8-1-Full-Version/dp/B00EDSI7QO/ref=lh_ni_t?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1T2ALGZHZ4A8L
There's two sorta catches that go along with PartPicker.
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant
Type|Item|Price
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CPU | Intel Core i5-4440 3.1GHz Quad-Core Processor | $191.99 @ Amazon
Motherboard | MSI Z97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard | $107.69 @ Amazon
Memory | G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory |-
Storage | Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | $49.99 @ Amazon
Case | NZXT Source 210 (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case | $39.99 @ Amazon
Power Supply | Corsair CSM 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply | $79.74 @ Amazon
Optical Drive | Samsung SH-224DB/BEBE DVD/CD Writer | $19.29 @ Amazon
Operating System | Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) |-
| | Total
| Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available | $488.69
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-07-24 17:52 EDT-0400 |
I think the font may change with region or language. Image searching the 8.1 logo brought up several different fonts:
http://www.licence-activation.com/windows8.1-Windows-8.1-entreprise-cle-licence.html
http://computers.amrel.com/windows-8-1-logo/
https://www.pcsteps.com/210-download-windows-8-1/
edit:
https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Windows-8-1-Full-Version/dp/B00EDSI7QO
>Those prices are innacurate
Err, no they're not. That's what they are trying to sell it to consumers for.
http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Windows-8-1-Full-Version/dp/B00EDSI7QO/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1382047633&sr=8-3&keywords=windows+8
http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Windows-8-1-Pro-Version/dp/B00EDSI8HW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1382047792&sr=8-1&keywords=windows+8+pro
Windows 8 Full version $119.99 from amazon.com.
Windows 8 Pro $197.80 from amazon.com.
OEM versions aren't pushed at individuals by Microsoft. The one they want you to buy is the regular, off the shelf version - hence they must be smoking crack if they think they can sell it for $120 or $200.
I am not sure you know what OEM is. If you have an install disc for Windows 7 from Microsoft, it is a Retail copy, not OEM. If it was an OEM install disc, it would of came form the PC manufacturer.
Windows 8 is available for OEM and upgrade only to most people. Meaning you can only get it if you have Windows XP/Vista/7 or you buy a new computer from a manufacturer. If you want a physical install disc and a retail copy of Windows 8, you need an MSDN subscription to get it (I am a college student, so I can get one).
You cannot transfer (not suppose to be able to at least) to transfer a non-retail Windows 8 key to a new machine. That means once you install Windows 8 on a harddrive, it has to stay there (you can probably ghost it to transfer it to a new one). If you want to reinstall Windows 8 on the same machine, you can "Remove Everything and Reinstall Windows". It is an option in the settings.
EDIT: It looks like you want the Windows 8 System Builder OEM. It gives you a physical disc and product key, but I do not know if it lets you reuse the product key. Also, it looks like Windows 8.1 will have a Retail version available to the public if you just want to wait and get that install (upgrading from Windows 8 to 8.1 is free, but you could get this as an alternative to Windows 8).
Windows 8.1 is currently $100 on Amazon, so there's $20 off to start with. http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Windows-8-1-Full-Version/dp/B00EDSI7QO/
$100 is a decent amount of money for a student or someone unemployed, but it's important to remember that the software is what makes your computer run. If you drive a car, you invest more than that each month in your vehicle's operations (i.e. buying gas) -- in that context, how much of a burden is it really to put down $100 every couple of years to upgrade/maintain something you rely on every day?
Edit: If you are a student, you have access to Windows licenses free or very cheaply through your school -- look into that.
Edit 2: If you're OK with reinstalling Windows 7 and then upgrading, Windows 8 upgrade licenses can be obtained for $75-$80.
You need to buy this to be guaranteed it will work.
You're right. I forgot MS doesn't charge for it at all.
Otherwise Linux would have no advantage, cost wise, over Windows.
Oh wait....
http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Windows-8-1-Full-Version/dp/B00EDSI7QO/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1395095352&sr=8-2&keywords=windows+8