All,
I'm going to be purchasing components for my (once every two years) computer upgrade over the next couple weeks and would love some of your [H]ard advice. You guys have helped me for a decade with build advice and I can't tell you how much I appreciate it.
Here's a link to my last build so you can see what I'm upgrading from.
Here we go:
1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc
Gaming - World of Warcraft, Elder Scrolls Online, Diablo 3, Mechwarrior Online, etc.
2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included?
1500
3) Which country do you live in? If the U.S, please tell us the state and city if possible.
Fort Worth, TX - I can get to the MC in Dallas !
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, Motherboard, Memory, Video Card, SSD (>240 GB), HDD (2TB or larger).
5) If reusing any parts, what parts will you be reusing? Please be especially specific about the power supply. List make and model.
I already have this PSU that I intend to reuse. I also have this HSF that I intend to reuse. I am also reusing this case.
6) Will you be overclocking?
No
7) What is the max resolution of your monitor? What size is it?
I am currently running two 1920x1200 monitors, but I am upgrading one of my monitors to a 1440p. So I would like to have enough machine to game on the 1440p monitor while watching a 1080p movie on the other screen.
8) When do you plan on building/buying the PC?
I'm ready to start purchasing components now.
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 will have 4 hard drives in the machine so I will need enough SATA ports to handle that.
10) Do you already have a legit and reusable/transferable OS key/license? If yes, what OS? Is it 32bit or 64bit?
I will be reusing my current 64 bit Windows 7 license.
Thanks again for all your assistance !
Finneal
I'm going to be purchasing components for my (once every two years) computer upgrade over the next couple weeks and would love some of your [H]ard advice. You guys have helped me for a decade with build advice and I can't tell you how much I appreciate it.
Here's a link to my last build so you can see what I'm upgrading from.
Here we go:
1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc
Gaming - World of Warcraft, Elder Scrolls Online, Diablo 3, Mechwarrior Online, etc.
2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included?
1500
3) Which country do you live in? If the U.S, please tell us the state and city if possible.
Fort Worth, TX - I can get to the MC in Dallas !
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, Motherboard, Memory, Video Card, SSD (>240 GB), HDD (2TB or larger).
5) If reusing any parts, what parts will you be reusing? Please be especially specific about the power supply. List make and model.
I already have this PSU that I intend to reuse. I also have this HSF that I intend to reuse. I am also reusing this case.
6) Will you be overclocking?
No
7) What is the max resolution of your monitor? What size is it?
I am currently running two 1920x1200 monitors, but I am upgrading one of my monitors to a 1440p. So I would like to have enough machine to game on the 1440p monitor while watching a 1080p movie on the other screen.
8) When do you plan on building/buying the PC?
I'm ready to start purchasing components now.
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 will have 4 hard drives in the machine so I will need enough SATA ports to handle that.
10) Do you already have a legit and reusable/transferable OS key/license? If yes, what OS? Is it 32bit or 64bit?
I will be reusing my current 64 bit Windows 7 license.
Thanks again for all your assistance !
Finneal
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