What computer should I buy to begin Design and Animation? ($700 Budget)

[Allicyn]

Im in highschool and I've been saving up for a computer for awhile. I'd like to start learning how to code and I'd like to start doing some graphic design and animation. I'm not very well informed about these things, I'm basically the biggest noob of all time. All I'd like to know is what computer would any of you recommend for beginning design and animation, that I could also learn to program on? I need to do this as soon as possible, I'm running out of time and I'd like to begin this dream before it's too late. Please help.
What computer should I buy for beginning design and animation with a $700 dollar budget?

 

[Patton2121]

Build one, it is not a hard thing to do, and there's tons of resources on it, and its much cheaper for a much better PC. if you want i can give you links to the parts i recommend for a 700 dollar build.

 

[Allicyn]

those links would be a huge help! Thank you!

 

[Patton2121]

those links would be a huge help! Thank you!

do you want Windows included in the price?

 

[Patton2121]

those links would be a huge help! Thank you!

And whats your favorite color?

 

[Allicyn]

I think so. How much is Windows and is it necessary? And I like purple and red haha.

 

[Patton2121]

I think so. How much is Windows and is it necessary?

Windows is the operating system, its absolutely necessary, and its like $100, ill include that with the 700 dollars

 

[Allicyn]

Well that's good to know. Like I said I'm just a little noob that's never touched a computer before...

 

[Patton2121]

Well that's good to know. Like I said I'm just a little noob that's never touched a computer before...

Whats your favorite Color?

 

[Allicyn]

oh red.

 

[Patton2121]

oh red.

Is there any wiggle room on your budget? or is $700 your max

 

[Allicyn]

I could go up to 800 tops but I'd like to try and stay as close to 700 as possible

 

[Patton2121]

I could go up to 800 tops but I'd like to try and stay as close to 700 as possible

Case- http/www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811853017&ignorebbr=1

Mother Board- http/www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128627&ignorebbr=1

CPU- http/www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113284&ignorebbr=1

CPU Cooler- http/www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099&ignorebbr=1

Memory- http/www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231673&ignorebbr=1

GPU- http/www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814121855&ignorebbr=1

Power Supply- http/www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139048&ignorebbr=1

HDD- http/www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148840&ignorebbr=1

SSD- http/www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820721108&ignorebbr=1

Operating System- http/www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832416892&ignorebbr=1

This Would be a solid PC for what you asking, i went with 16b of memory because Graphic design likes memory a lot, Also make sure that when you install your Operating system that you put it on your SSD, an SSD is hundreds of times faster than a HDD and will make your PC very fast. If you don't like the price just tell me, there are some things that i can do to bring it down, however it will also slow the PC down. Also i dont know if you Game at all, but this PC will do that very well also.

 

[Patton2121]

also forgot to mention that two of those parts come with $20.00 mail in rebate cards so the actual build is only like $730.

 

[Allicyn]

this looks freaking sweet! It'll take me a few to look over it all, the price seems reasonable and I'm excited to game on this and build it. Thank you so much for your help and I'll ask you if I have any questions later?

 

[Patton2121]

this looks freaking sweet! It'll take me a few to look over it all, the price seems reasonable and I'm excited to game on this and build it. Thank you so much for your help and I'll ask you if I have any questions later?

Im here if you have any problems Also, when you get the parts just follow this video step by step and you will have no problems. https/www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1Q8ksRI1Eo

 

[Patton2121]

this looks freaking sweet! It'll take me a few to look over it all, the price seems reasonable and I'm excited to game on this and build it. Thank you so much for your help and I'll ask you if I have any questions later?

one more recommendation, if you're willing to spend a little more, i would get this case- http/www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811139041&ignorebbr=1

With these fans- http/www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835181021&cm_re=120mm_fan-_-35-181-021-_-Product

A better case that will be easier to work with, not to mention it looks dang cool and will have better cooling.

 

[Allicyn]

Would the system be compatible with any monitor?

 

[Patton2121]

Would the system be compatible with any monitor?

Yes, as long as your monitor has one of these display ports, HDMI, DVI or D-Sub (also called VGA)

 

[Allicyn]

Awesome! Thank you so much for your help!