- Sep 27, 2013
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Hi all! For the first time in 10 years, I'm in the market for a new computer. Last time around, I was a snot-nosed kid and just bought a Dell, but now I've gotten a bit more adventurous.
I could really use some solid advice in putting together a build.
Note that I need absolutely EVERYTHING except for a keyboard and a mouse.
Approximate Purchase Date: Any time between now and Thanksgiving - would prefer sooner, but I'm totally willing to wait a couple of months if doing so allows me to get more bang for my buck.
Budget Range: $1200-$1500. $1500 (after rebates) is a hard cap that must cover absolutely everything (including shipping). I'd prefer to spend on the lower end of my range if possible, but will happily go to the higher end if necessary.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: gaming (Love the Elder Scrolls and Total War franchises, would love to get as awesome performance as possible out of Skyrim and Rome Total War II.) Also needs to be solid for watching movies / streaming content. (I don't have a TV). I do a bit of video editing, but only really amateur stuff and don't need my build to really reflect the state of the art in this.
Are you buying a monitor: Yes, and I need solid recommendations.
Do you need to buy OS: Yes
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Amazon where possible is preferred, but Newegg, etc. are fine, as are in-store-only deals in my vicinity.
Location: Boston, MA, United States
Parts Preferences: Want an Intel CPU, otherwise I have no preference at all.
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe
Your Monitor Resolution: As good as possible!
Additional Comments: I used my last computer (a Dell Dimension 8400) for *10 years* (upgrading parts occasionally, but the same motherboard/processor throughout). I don't know that I would necessarily wait that long before starting over again, but I do definitely prefer to hold on for a long time. So something with a lot of upgradeability potential is strongly preferred.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: My poor Dell Dimension that I've had since college won't even turn on anymore. Also, it could only really handle Oblivion at medium settings.
I could really use some solid advice in putting together a build.
Note that I need absolutely EVERYTHING except for a keyboard and a mouse.
Approximate Purchase Date: Any time between now and Thanksgiving - would prefer sooner, but I'm totally willing to wait a couple of months if doing so allows me to get more bang for my buck.
Budget Range: $1200-$1500. $1500 (after rebates) is a hard cap that must cover absolutely everything (including shipping). I'd prefer to spend on the lower end of my range if possible, but will happily go to the higher end if necessary.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: gaming (Love the Elder Scrolls and Total War franchises, would love to get as awesome performance as possible out of Skyrim and Rome Total War II.) Also needs to be solid for watching movies / streaming content. (I don't have a TV). I do a bit of video editing, but only really amateur stuff and don't need my build to really reflect the state of the art in this.
Are you buying a monitor: Yes, and I need solid recommendations.
Do you need to buy OS: Yes
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Amazon where possible is preferred, but Newegg, etc. are fine, as are in-store-only deals in my vicinity.
Location: Boston, MA, United States
Parts Preferences: Want an Intel CPU, otherwise I have no preference at all.
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe
Your Monitor Resolution: As good as possible!
Additional Comments: I used my last computer (a Dell Dimension 8400) for *10 years* (upgrading parts occasionally, but the same motherboard/processor throughout). I don't know that I would necessarily wait that long before starting over again, but I do definitely prefer to hold on for a long time. So something with a lot of upgradeability potential is strongly preferred.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: My poor Dell Dimension that I've had since college won't even turn on anymore. Also, it could only really handle Oblivion at medium settings.
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