Approximate Purchase Date: Whenever I've got a good build ready to buy.
Budget Range: ~$1000 (I can stretch that a little higher if needed) After Rebates; After Shipping
System Usage from Most to Least Important: School (In an IT Software Engineering program), Gaming, surfing the internet, watching movies
Are you buying a monitor: Yes (Only if I can fit it in the budget. If I can keep the build below $1000 then I might buy two monitors)(Willing to go up to ~$1400 to include two monitors)
Do you need to buy OS: No
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com, tigerdirect.com, amazon.com (pretty much anywhere I can get the best price)
Location: Dayton, Nevada (US)
Parts Preferences: I prefer Intel because I've always had it and used it. I may consider AMD if a good argument can be brought forward.
Overclocking: Maybe (I've never done it but am very interested in it)
SLI or Crossfire: SLI (Again I prefer Intel unless a good argument can be brought forward) (It can be SLI ready for future additions)
Your Monitor Resolution: Don't know the current resolution but it is not a widescreen but is an LCD. I would prefer to keep it for my old computer for my son if a new monitor (or two) can be added to the build
Additional Comments: I'm up for whatever can be added into those money constraints.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: I want to be able to possible run games like WoW and Eve Online and stuff like that without any trouble but also be able to go through my whole IT program with no hiccups. Plus I love newer, bigger, badder tech.
I already have this case: Thermaltake Chaser MK-I
I also have this keyboard: Logitech G15 Keyboard
I have this mouse: Logitech Anywhere Mouse MX (This I could possibly upgrade for a better mouse for gaming if you have any suggestions)
Thanks for all your help everyone. If you need to know anything else feel free to ask.
Budget Range: ~$1000 (I can stretch that a little higher if needed) After Rebates; After Shipping
System Usage from Most to Least Important: School (In an IT Software Engineering program), Gaming, surfing the internet, watching movies
Are you buying a monitor: Yes (Only if I can fit it in the budget. If I can keep the build below $1000 then I might buy two monitors)(Willing to go up to ~$1400 to include two monitors)
Do you need to buy OS: No
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com, tigerdirect.com, amazon.com (pretty much anywhere I can get the best price)
Location: Dayton, Nevada (US)
Parts Preferences: I prefer Intel because I've always had it and used it. I may consider AMD if a good argument can be brought forward.
Overclocking: Maybe (I've never done it but am very interested in it)
SLI or Crossfire: SLI (Again I prefer Intel unless a good argument can be brought forward) (It can be SLI ready for future additions)
Your Monitor Resolution: Don't know the current resolution but it is not a widescreen but is an LCD. I would prefer to keep it for my old computer for my son if a new monitor (or two) can be added to the build
Additional Comments: I'm up for whatever can be added into those money constraints.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: I want to be able to possible run games like WoW and Eve Online and stuff like that without any trouble but also be able to go through my whole IT program with no hiccups. Plus I love newer, bigger, badder tech.
I already have this case: Thermaltake Chaser MK-I
I also have this keyboard: Logitech G15 Keyboard
I have this mouse: Logitech Anywhere Mouse MX (This I could possibly upgrade for a better mouse for gaming if you have any suggestions)
Thanks for all your help everyone. If you need to know anything else feel free to ask.