- Mar 12, 2014
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Hey all, I've been browsing around this site for quite some time, and after 2 poor experiences with pre-built systems the past month, I think I am going to take the plunge.
Approximate Purchase Date: 1 Month
Budget Range: $600 (give or take $50)
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Photo editing, gaming, general use
Are you buying a monitor: No
Do you need to buy OS: Yes, I'd like windows 8 (I am that 1 guy who likes it)
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Amazon, Newegg
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Parts Preferences: None, really.
Overclocking: Doubtful
SLI or Crossfire: really no clue :-/
Your Monitor Resolution: 2 x 1980 x 1080
Additional Comments: Lightroom, Photoshop CC. Games: Sim City, Civ V. The 2 prebuilt systems I bought were LOUD. I spend a lot of time on my PC so the noise was driving me mad.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: The Dell XPS MT 435 I bought in 2009 is still running ok, no crashes, etc. But I know it is getting to the point I need to replace it. I was hoping I could find a nice pre-built system, but it seems like I am going to do it on my own. I am not completely helpless when it comes to computers, and I do worry about putting it all together, but I do believe this is something I could do. Thanks in advance for your help.
Approximate Purchase Date: 1 Month
Budget Range: $600 (give or take $50)
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Photo editing, gaming, general use
Are you buying a monitor: No
Do you need to buy OS: Yes, I'd like windows 8 (I am that 1 guy who likes it)
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Amazon, Newegg
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Parts Preferences: None, really.
Overclocking: Doubtful
SLI or Crossfire: really no clue :-/
Your Monitor Resolution: 2 x 1980 x 1080
Additional Comments: Lightroom, Photoshop CC. Games: Sim City, Civ V. The 2 prebuilt systems I bought were LOUD. I spend a lot of time on my PC so the noise was driving me mad.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: The Dell XPS MT 435 I bought in 2009 is still running ok, no crashes, etc. But I know it is getting to the point I need to replace it. I was hoping I could find a nice pre-built system, but it seems like I am going to do it on my own. I am not completely helpless when it comes to computers, and I do worry about putting it all together, but I do believe this is something I could do. Thanks in advance for your help.
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