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It is finally time for me to build a new PC. I'm probably going to ask for parts for Christmas and build during the break between the holidays.
1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc
2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included?
3) Which country do you live in? If the U.S, please tell us the state and city if possible.
4) What exact parts do you need for that budget? CPU, RAM, case, etc. The word "Everything" is not a valid answer. Please list out all the parts you'll need.
5) If reusing any parts, what parts will you be reusing? Please be especially specific about the power supply. List make and model.
6) Will you be overclocking?
7) What is the max resolution of your monitor? What size is it?
8) When do you plan on building/buying the PC?
9) What features do you need in a motherboard? RAID? Firewire? Crossfire or SLI support? USB 3.0? SATA 6Gb/s? eSATA? Onboard video (as a backup or main GPU)? UEFI? etc.
10) Do you already have a legit and reusable/transferable OS key/license? If yes, what OS? Is it 32bit or 64bit?
Below is the build I put together based upon what I perceived to be my requirements.
Please pick it apart and if I can save money or get a better part please let me know.
Thanks in advance.
PC Hound didn't have the case that I want. I really like the Solo case and probably will go with it again unless someone has a very strong better option.
https://pchound.com/SyYTXf/
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/XcVPZL
1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc
- Mostly just gaming, even though I've mostly grown out of PC gaming I'd like to have something that can handle new games as they come out.
2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included?
- Ideally $1200 to $1400 USD. Taxes and Shipping need to be included
3) Which country do you live in? If the U.S, please tell us the state and city if possible.
- Detroit, MI. We have a Microcenter in close proximity to me.
4) What exact parts do you need for that budget? CPU, RAM, case, etc. The word "Everything" is not a valid answer. Please list out all the parts you'll need.
- CPU, Ram, Motherboard, SSD, HD, Video Card, Case, PSU, Monitor, OS
5) If reusing any parts, what parts will you be reusing? Please be especially specific about the power supply. List make and model.
- KB and Mouse. I can even be talked into getting a new mouse.
6) Will you be overclocking?
- I don't plan on it, I have in the past and might change my mind on this but it isn't necessary for my usage.
7) What is the max resolution of your monitor? What size is it?
- I'm planning on getting a 1920x1080 24" monitor or two.
8) When do you plan on building/buying the PC?
- After Christmas, before the end of the year.
9) What features do you need in a motherboard? RAID? Firewire? Crossfire or SLI support? USB 3.0? SATA 6Gb/s? eSATA? Onboard video (as a backup or main GPU)? UEFI? etc.
- I don't anticipate using Crossfire or SLI. I don't want to run RAID. Anything else is a bonus but not necessary
10) Do you already have a legit and reusable/transferable OS key/license? If yes, what OS? Is it 32bit or 64bit?
- I have a transferrable copy of Windows 7 but would prefer to keep that rig operational. I plan on purchasing a copy of Windows 10.
Below is the build I put together based upon what I perceived to be my requirements.
Please pick it apart and if I can save money or get a better part please let me know.
Thanks in advance.
PC Hound didn't have the case that I want. I really like the Solo case and probably will go with it again unless someone has a very strong better option.
https://pchound.com/SyYTXf/
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/XcVPZL
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