I'm looking to build a new computer for everyday use. I don't do any gaming, just Photoshop, watching hd content and browsing. Below are some options I put together, prices are just approximate and in Canadian. Speed is the most important thing for me right now.
Top End Setup
$548.95
Asus M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3
AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition
Mushkin Blackline 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600MHz CL8 DIMM Optimized for Core i5 & AM3
Intel X25-V 40GB 2.5'' SATA2
SAMSUNG Spinpoint F4 HD322GJ/U 320GB
Bottom End Setup
$342.95 + tax
BIOSTAR TA890GXB HD
AMD Phenom II X2 555
Mushkin Blackline 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333MHz CL7 DIMM
SAMSUNG Spinpoint F4 HD322GJ/U 320GB x 2
Value Setup
$378.95 + tax
Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H Socket AM3
AMD Athlon II X4 640 (95W) Quad Core Socket AM3, 3.0GHz, 2Mb Cache, 2000MHz HT, 45nm
Mushkin Blackline 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333MHz CL7 DIMM
OCZ (OCZSSD2-1VTX30G) Vertex Series SATA II 2.5" 30GB
SAMSUNG Spinpoint F4 HD322GJ/U 320GB
Top End Setup
$548.95
Asus M4A88TD-V EVO/USB3
AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition
Mushkin Blackline 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1600MHz CL8 DIMM Optimized for Core i5 & AM3
Intel X25-V 40GB 2.5'' SATA2
SAMSUNG Spinpoint F4 HD322GJ/U 320GB
Bottom End Setup
$342.95 + tax
BIOSTAR TA890GXB HD
AMD Phenom II X2 555
Mushkin Blackline 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333MHz CL7 DIMM
SAMSUNG Spinpoint F4 HD322GJ/U 320GB x 2
Value Setup
$378.95 + tax
Gigabyte GA-880GMA-UD2H Socket AM3
AMD Athlon II X4 640 (95W) Quad Core Socket AM3, 3.0GHz, 2Mb Cache, 2000MHz HT, 45nm
Mushkin Blackline 4GB (2x2GB) DDR3 1333MHz CL7 DIMM
OCZ (OCZSSD2-1VTX30G) Vertex Series SATA II 2.5" 30GB
SAMSUNG Spinpoint F4 HD322GJ/U 320GB