- Jul 30, 2013
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I'm attempting my 1st ever build, so any and all input would be appreciated. Thanks!
Approximate Purchase Date: asap
Budget Range: ~$600 for the tower, but I’m willing to pay extra for added value if there is a good deal to be had
System Usage from Most to Least Important: surfing the internet, gaming, watching movies (HD-capable media center)
Are you buying a monitor: Yes, as well as speakers (neither included in budget)
Parts to Upgrade: everything (new build);
specifically: case, power source, motherboard, hard drive, memory, graphics card, optical drive, wi-fi, (basic) keyboard & mouse
Do you need to buy OS: No (most likely Windows 7)
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: no preference; can do Microcenter in-store pickups
Location: Boston, MA
Parts Preferences: no preference
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: No
Your Monitor Resolution: TBD, perhaps 1080 res, 20-30"
Additional Comments:
Software: gaming- think Skyrim on medium-to-high settings; basic audio recording/editing; being able to run something like Autodesk software without dying would be an bonus
Also looking for opinions on reasonableness of putting the OS on a SSD (alternative build).
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: trusty college laptop died; want something that will serve as a nice, if modest, entertainment and general use machine with a long life
Don't bump posts. - G
Approximate Purchase Date: asap
Budget Range: ~$600 for the tower, but I’m willing to pay extra for added value if there is a good deal to be had
System Usage from Most to Least Important: surfing the internet, gaming, watching movies (HD-capable media center)
Are you buying a monitor: Yes, as well as speakers (neither included in budget)
Parts to Upgrade: everything (new build);
specifically: case, power source, motherboard, hard drive, memory, graphics card, optical drive, wi-fi, (basic) keyboard & mouse
Do you need to buy OS: No (most likely Windows 7)
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: no preference; can do Microcenter in-store pickups
Location: Boston, MA
Parts Preferences: no preference
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: No
Your Monitor Resolution: TBD, perhaps 1080 res, 20-30"
Additional Comments:
Software: gaming- think Skyrim on medium-to-high settings; basic audio recording/editing; being able to run something like Autodesk software without dying would be an bonus
Also looking for opinions on reasonableness of putting the OS on a SSD (alternative build).
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: trusty college laptop died; want something that will serve as a nice, if modest, entertainment and general use machine with a long life
Don't bump posts. - G
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