Computer Build Advice

[Deepia]

Ok, I would like to know if I get a computer off of one of these sites, would they be upgradeable or is it a waste of money? I will be driving an 18-wheeler as my new job. I don't know if I will be able to put a full desktop in my truck. I will have to ask my trainer about that. I know that I can put a mini-fridge in the truck and some other things. Are there any truckers on here that can give me some friendly advice? 

 

Is it worth spending money on these sites? More than likely I am going to have to get another laptop to replace the one that I currently have. It's only a year old and it already struggling to play some of the later model games. I can post my specs later if anyone is curious on what I have. I realize a desktop would be the ideal gaming rig, but I am unsure if it will fit in my truck. 

 

As soon as I have some more money saved up, I will have a budget of $2500 either to finish my desktop build or to get a decent laptop at least with a 980m for the GPU.

 

Thank you in advance,

 

-Deepia

[ManIkWeet]

I have no idea how much watts a truck can provide, but you'll want at least 700w+ (pc and monitor)... And it has to be somewhat stable too!

 

A laptop takes much less power as far as I know.

[TheGeeker]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/TbbPD3

Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/TbbPD3/by_merchant/

 

CPU: Intel Pentium G3258 3.2GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($59.99 @ Amazon) 

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($26.99 @ Newegg) 

Motherboard: MSI H81M-P33 Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($37.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($47.99 @ Newegg) 

Storage: Crucial MX100 512GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($203.99 @ SuperBiiz) 

Video Card: PNY GeForce GTX 750 Ti 2GB Enthusiast Edition Video Card  ($119.99 @ Newegg) 

Case: Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case  ($22.99 @ Micro Center) 

Power Supply: Corsair CSM 550W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ Newegg) 

Total: $579.92

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-16 19:36 EDT-0400

 

This is about as low power for the tower as possible. Its also cheap. I went with the ssd because I am not sure if you wil be using this on the road but I would not have an hdd in a moving vehicle or un even surface. 750 ti is good for web browsing and some gaming if you do that. I also got an 80+ gold psu for efficiancy. but not sure if this will use the power where 80+ gold makes sense. 

[Deepia]

 TheGeeker

 

I already have a Corsair Vengeance C70 Case. The only time I would be using the computer would be on my 34-hour resets to play games and sleep. I don't want to kill my truck battery, but I still want to be able to play GTA V, and Shadow of Mordor, etc. I can always wait until I have a place of my own and just get a laptop for right now. It seems logical enough, but desktop is the way to go.I wish laptops were upgradeable.

 

Also, putting the above together would be my first build. I have the knowledge to put it together, it's just doing it by myself. Lol.