Hi guys, I'm in need of a new system. I've been using an HP DV7T-6100 entertainment laptop for the past few years, and it's finally given out on me. I've decided to go for a desktop based on economics and my specific needs. Here are my needs:
Approximate Purchase Date: I'd like to have it up and running within the next few weeks.
Budget Range: $1000-$1500; I'd obviously prefer the lower end, but I do have about $200 worth of credit on Amazon that can go towards components and if an extra hundred here or there can give a significant boost in performance, I'm willing to listen.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: I'm an industrial designer by trade, so my most used programs are Photoshop, Illustrator, and Solidworks. After that, I use it for light gaming (Minecraft/Civilization), movies, and internet.
Monitor: Not for now, I have a Cintiq external monitor that I've been using for work. However, I definitely need multiple monitor support, as I will probably eventually be getting a second monitor.
Parts to Upgrade: I've got a laptop, so pretty much everything. I've got a mouse/keyboard/speaker set that I use with my laptop, so I'll probably keep using those unless I find a good reason to upgrade.
OS: Yes please. Windows 7 or Windows 8.1
Preferred Websites for Parts: I've bought from newegg, amazon, and tigerdirect, but I'm open to wherever is cheapest. Also, I do have that $200 credit at Amazon, so that will help.
Location: Providence, Rhode Island. Locally, I've got Best Buys for parts, and that's about it. There's a Microcenter in Cambridge Massachusetts that's not an unreasonable trip if it's worth it.
Parts Preference: No brand loyalty here, I want what works best for my needs.
Overclocking: Maybe. I've never done it before, but could be convinced.
Monitor Resolution: I've got a Cintiq 21UX(?)
Additional Comments: As sated above, the main software I use are Photoshop, Illustrator, and Solidworks. I play Civilization and Minecraft, but I would love to have a system that can handle games like Skyrim with nice graphics settings. Even though I'm a designer, I don't neeed a system to look pretty, I'm form over function. I used ot build systems when I was younger, but it has been about a decade or so since I built one from the ground up. I don't think I'll have too much trouble though.
Why I'm Upgrading: My laptop is bricked.
Thanks for your help guys, I hope I can give back to the community in the future.
Approximate Purchase Date: I'd like to have it up and running within the next few weeks.
Budget Range: $1000-$1500; I'd obviously prefer the lower end, but I do have about $200 worth of credit on Amazon that can go towards components and if an extra hundred here or there can give a significant boost in performance, I'm willing to listen.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: I'm an industrial designer by trade, so my most used programs are Photoshop, Illustrator, and Solidworks. After that, I use it for light gaming (Minecraft/Civilization), movies, and internet.
Monitor: Not for now, I have a Cintiq external monitor that I've been using for work. However, I definitely need multiple monitor support, as I will probably eventually be getting a second monitor.
Parts to Upgrade: I've got a laptop, so pretty much everything. I've got a mouse/keyboard/speaker set that I use with my laptop, so I'll probably keep using those unless I find a good reason to upgrade.
OS: Yes please. Windows 7 or Windows 8.1
Preferred Websites for Parts: I've bought from newegg, amazon, and tigerdirect, but I'm open to wherever is cheapest. Also, I do have that $200 credit at Amazon, so that will help.
Location: Providence, Rhode Island. Locally, I've got Best Buys for parts, and that's about it. There's a Microcenter in Cambridge Massachusetts that's not an unreasonable trip if it's worth it.
Parts Preference: No brand loyalty here, I want what works best for my needs.
Overclocking: Maybe. I've never done it before, but could be convinced.
Monitor Resolution: I've got a Cintiq 21UX(?)
Additional Comments: As sated above, the main software I use are Photoshop, Illustrator, and Solidworks. I play Civilization and Minecraft, but I would love to have a system that can handle games like Skyrim with nice graphics settings. Even though I'm a designer, I don't neeed a system to look pretty, I'm form over function. I used ot build systems when I was younger, but it has been about a decade or so since I built one from the ground up. I don't think I'll have too much trouble though.
Why I'm Upgrading: My laptop is bricked.
Thanks for your help guys, I hope I can give back to the community in the future.
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