What hardware do you think will make a computer faster?

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    • What hardware do you think will make a computer faster?

      What hardware do you think will make a computer faster?


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      Maybe you can help other bros by suggesting good computer components.





    • This may help.

      Blueprints for my office desktop.

      Or if that's too out of your reach, here is a good list of level Thratos-1 tech, or "Earth Technology" you could use.

      If you're willing to dish out 10 Ben Franklins ($1000), here are 2 lists:

      • CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($214.99 @ Amazon)
      • CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($32.98 @ Amazon)
      • Motherboard: Asus P8Z77-V LK ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($109.99 @ Microcenter)
      • Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($45.48 @ Amazon)
      • Storage: Plextor M5S Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($94.99 @ Microcenter)
      • Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7950 3GB Video Card ($279.99 @ Newegg)
      • Case: NZXT Source 210 Elite (Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($49.99 @ Amazon)
      • Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
      • Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ Outlet PC)
      • Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
        Total: $995.36


      Or if you want better graphics, for a similar price:
      • CPU: Intel Core i5-3470 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor ($188.79 @ Amazon)
      • CPU Cooler: Cooler Master RR-H101-22FK-RI 30.0 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler ($14.98 @ Outlet PC)
      • Motherboard: ASRock Z75 Pro3 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard ($76.99 @ Amazon)
      • Memory: Patriot Viper 3 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($45.48 @ Amazon)
      • Storage: A-Data XPG SX900 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($89.99 @ Newegg)
      • Video Card: PowerColor Radeon HD 7970 3GB Video Card ($370.99 @ SuperBiiz)
      • Case: Zalman Z5 Plus ATX Mid Tower Case ($39.99 @ Newegg)
      • Power Supply: Corsair Builder 600W 80 PLUS Bronze Certified ATX12V Power Supply ($59.99 @ Newegg)
      • Optical Drive: Samsung SH-224BB DVD/CD Writer ($16.98 @ Outlet PC)
      • Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ Outlet PC)
        Total: $994.16


      Or if you have 16 Ben franklins to spare ($1600) :
      • CPU:AMD Athlon II X4 651K 3.0GHz Quad-Core Processor ($87.99 @ Mac Mall)
      • CPU Cooler:D ynatron R9 10.1 CFM Ball Bearing CPU Cooler ($26.99 @ Newegg)
      • Thermal Compound:StarTech Metal Oxide 15g Thermal Paste ($2.98 @ Outlet PC)
      • Motherboard:EVGA 151-SE-E779-K2 XL ATX LGA2011 Motherboard ($318.86 @ Outlet PC)
      • Memory:Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (8 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($899.99 @ Newegg)
      • Memory:Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (8 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($899.99 @ Newegg)
      • Memory:Corsair Dominator Platinum 64GB (8 x 8GB) DDR3-2133 Memory ($899.99 @ Newegg)
      • Storage:o CZ Agility 2 320GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($957.00 @ Amazon)
      • Storage:o CZ Agility 2 320GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($957.00 @ Amazon)
      • Storage:o CZ Agility 2 320GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($957.00 @ Amazon)
      • Storage:o CZ Agility 2 320GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($957.00 @ Amazon)
      • Storage:o CZ Agility 2 320GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($957.00 @ Amazon)
      • Storage:o CZ Agility 2 320GB 2.5" Solid State Disk ($957.00 @ Amazon)
      • Video Card:Asus GeForce GTX Titan 6GB Video Card (3-Way SLI) ($1006.13 @ Newegg)
      • Video Card:Asus GeForce GTX Titan 6GB Video Card (3-Way SLI) ($1006.13 @ Newegg)
      • Video Card:Asus GeForce GTX Titan 6GB Video Card (3-Way SLI) ($1006.13 @ Newegg)
      • Sound Card:SIIG LP-000022-S2 24-bit 96 KHz Sound Card ($30.99 @ Amazon)
      • Wired Network Adapter:Asus NX1101 10/100/1000 Mbps PCI Network Adapter ($15.46 @ Amazon)
      • Wireless Network Adapter:TRENDnet TEW-703PI 802.11b/g/n PCI Wi-Fi Adapter ($20.80 @ Amazon)
      • Case:Apevia X-FIT-200 Mini ITX Tower Case w/250W Power Supply ($44.98 @ Newegg)
      • Case Fan:BitFenix Spectre Pro LED 156.3 CFM 230mm Fan ($23.98 @ Outlet PC)
      • Case Fan:BitFenix Spectre Pro LED 156.3 CFM 230mm Fan ($23.98 @ Outlet PC)
      • Case Fan:BitFenix Spectre Pro LED 156.3 CFM 230mm Fan ($23.98 @ Outlet PC)
      • Case Fan:BitFenix Spectre Pro LED 156.3 CFM 230mm Fan ($23.98 @ Outlet PC)
      • Case Fan:BitFenix Spectre Pro LED 156.3 CFM 230mm Fan ($23.98 @ Outlet PC)
      • Case Fan:BitFenix Spectre Pro LED 156.3 CFM 230mm Fan ($23.98 @ Outlet PC)
      • Case Fan:BitFenix Spectre Pro LED 156.3 CFM 230mm Fan ($23.98 @ Outlet PC)
      • Case Fan:BitFenix Spectre Pro LED 156.3 CFM 230mm Fan ($23.98 @ Outlet PC)
      • Optical Drive:I/O Magic IBD1 Blu-Ray/DVD/CD Writer ($169.95 @ Compuvest)
      • Operating System:Microsoft Windows 7 Professional SP1 3-Pack (OEM) (32-bit) ($409.98 @ SuperBiiz)
      • Monitor:NEC MD301C4 30.0" Monitor ($2956.73 @ Compuvest)
      • Keyboard:I/O Magic I012K03BMB Bluetooth Wireless Ergonomic Keyboard w/Optical Mouse ($59.99 @ Amazon)
      • Mouse:Adesso iMouse T1 Wired Trackball ($24.99 @ Amazon)
      • Speakers:Syba CL-SPK20115 6W 2ch Speakers ($9.98 @ Outlet PC)
        Total: $15832.87
        (Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)


      This is just a recommendation of components that i came up with, you don't HAVE to use all of them.