Hello! I’d really appreciate some advice for a desktop computer I plan to build within the next month or so. I’m completely new to this, but decided I’d give it a shot, I’m not computer illiterate. But I’m very out of touch with parts/trends etc, I want to learn 
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I’ve been using a laptop for the past 3 years. And I’m really struggling to make sense of what would be sufficient for my needs, as pretty much anything is an improvement. So many flashy toys to consider. Part of me wants the best possible machine so I can do anything I want with it. The other side is telling me be reasonable, you're on a budget (and a student) haha.
Current laptop:
AMD Athlon II M320 2.10Ghz
4GB Ram
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4200
1366 x 768 Resolution
Buuuuuut I've been using that ^ for a few years. Why not splurge a bit.
I already know it wont take much to improve on that. (understatement).
What I’m looking for is a durable, comfortable computer that’s powerful enough to help me get started on Animation, Audio/Video Editing, Some drawing (Photoshop, Own a small Wacom tablet if that helps with resolution selection), Programming/Game Development, and something that can let me enjoy watching hd videos and gaming, that I can use for the next 3 years or so as I transition from finishing school to working (within a technology related field).
I'm an amateur, not a professional, so it doesen't have to be at that level, it's more of a hobby. Likewise with gaming, I enjoy playing RTS/Moba/RPG/MMORPG games, I don’t play many graphics intensive games, (LoL, Civ5) or to put it another way, I prefer performance over graphics. So its not a need in particular, would be really nice to be able to play everything on high - max instead of very low all the time though
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Ideal price would be roughly 1000 for Computer, Monitor, OS, and possibly KB/Mouse.
Requirements Below
Thank you so much for the help!
.I’ve been using a laptop for the past 3 years. And I’m really struggling to make sense of what would be sufficient for my needs, as pretty much anything is an improvement. So many flashy toys to consider. Part of me wants the best possible machine so I can do anything I want with it. The other side is telling me be reasonable, you're on a budget (and a student) haha.
Current laptop:
AMD Athlon II M320 2.10Ghz
4GB Ram
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4200
1366 x 768 Resolution
Buuuuuut I've been using that ^ for a few years. Why not splurge a bit.
I already know it wont take much to improve on that
. (understatement).What I’m looking for is a durable, comfortable computer that’s powerful enough to help me get started on Animation, Audio/Video Editing, Some drawing (Photoshop, Own a small Wacom tablet if that helps with resolution selection), Programming/Game Development, and something that can let me enjoy watching hd videos and gaming, that I can use for the next 3 years or so as I transition from finishing school to working (within a technology related field).
I'm an amateur, not a professional, so it doesen't have to be at that level, it's more of a hobby. Likewise with gaming, I enjoy playing RTS/Moba/RPG/MMORPG games, I don’t play many graphics intensive games, (LoL, Civ5) or to put it another way, I prefer performance over graphics. So its not a need in particular, would be really nice to be able to play everything on high - max instead of very low all the time though
.Ideal price would be roughly 1000 for Computer, Monitor, OS, and possibly KB/Mouse.
Requirements Below
Approximate Purchase Date: Within the next month or two
Budget Range: Ideally 700-900 for everything in the tower + Monitor/KB-Mouse/OS costs, in total with shipping/tax etc, a bit over $1000. If it comes down to it, I don't mind leaving out a KB/Mouse (can always pick up them up cheap). And I've never been one for aesthetics (so case wise).
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Exploring Animation/Modelling, Gaming, Media Editing (Photoshop, Drawing, Audio/Video Editing)
Programs to Use: Adobe Suite, Paint tool SAI, Vocaloid V3, MMD, Maya (possibly)
Are you buying a monitor: Yes
Keyboard/Mouse: Yes, I’m very picky about these though. I play RTS/MOBA games, it's fine to leave them out though.
Do you need to buy OS: Yes (?), Would I need one? or could I use the copy of W7 I have from my current laptop.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: N/A, would prefer to order in bulk for minimal shipping costs. My location is within driving distance to some parts stores in the GTA (Tiger direct etc).
Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Overclocking: Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: No
Your Monitor Resolution: Unsure, laptop resolutions 1366 x 768, would prefer something larger that can support 1080p.
Additional Comments: If it makes a difference, I’d need a WNA, not sure if that’s included with a motherboard or not. Also, my eyesights poor so a monitor that’s easy on the eyes would be nice.
Budget Range: Ideally 700-900 for everything in the tower + Monitor/KB-Mouse/OS costs, in total with shipping/tax etc, a bit over $1000. If it comes down to it, I don't mind leaving out a KB/Mouse (can always pick up them up cheap). And I've never been one for aesthetics (so case wise).
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Exploring Animation/Modelling, Gaming, Media Editing (Photoshop, Drawing, Audio/Video Editing)
Programs to Use: Adobe Suite, Paint tool SAI, Vocaloid V3, MMD, Maya (possibly)
Are you buying a monitor: Yes
Keyboard/Mouse: Yes, I’m very picky about these though. I play RTS/MOBA games, it's fine to leave them out though.
Do you need to buy OS: Yes (?), Would I need one? or could I use the copy of W7 I have from my current laptop.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: N/A, would prefer to order in bulk for minimal shipping costs. My location is within driving distance to some parts stores in the GTA (Tiger direct etc).
Location: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Overclocking: Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: No
Your Monitor Resolution: Unsure, laptop resolutions 1366 x 768, would prefer something larger that can support 1080p
.Additional Comments: If it makes a difference, I’d need a WNA, not sure if that’s included with a motherboard or not. Also, my eyesights poor so a monitor that’s easy on the eyes would be nice.
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