Hi everyone,
I have been a lurker of this forum for years now.. in and out for different computer advice but have joined today as I am getting ready to build my own computer for the first time.
Approximate Purchase Date: Ordering parts tonight/tomorrow morning if the community is able to throw parts together that quickly.
Budget Range: $2000 All-In (My company offers a $2000 interest-free loan I would like to take advantage of but the cost must remain under $2000 taxes and shipping included).
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming and surfing
Are you buying a monitor: Yes- this is a hard one for me. I desperately need a new monitor and I really would like the ASUS VG248QE 144HZ model and have it included in the $2000 budget. It does eat up over $300 of my budget though.
Parts to Upgrade: None- New Build.
Do you need to buy OS: I do have a few copies of Windows 7 Ultimate still, 8 is obviously the newer version- an OEM Windows 8 eats up about $120 of my budget.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: www.newegg.ca seems to have the best prices overall (I must order all parts from one website due to work program.)
Location: London, Ontario, Canada (13% Tax)
Parts Preferences: Intel
Overclocking: Maybe- have never done it, I am not planning to OC right away, maybe not at all.
SLI or Crossfire: Lost completely on my best options for GFX card(s)
Your Monitor Resolution: As stated above- ASUS VG248QE 144HZ
Additional Comments: I play mostly FPS games (CS:GO 90% of the time), I would like to dabble into some RP games now that I will have a system that can run them properly.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Currently running a prebuilt Gateway FX P6801 (1TB HDD, GeForce GTX 260, 12 GB DDR3, Intel i7 920)-- having issues running ALL games.
Thanks for all the time and effort everyone puts into responding to these build posts; I can't wait to get started!
Brandon
I have been a lurker of this forum for years now.. in and out for different computer advice but have joined today as I am getting ready to build my own computer for the first time.
Approximate Purchase Date: Ordering parts tonight/tomorrow morning if the community is able to throw parts together that quickly.
Budget Range: $2000 All-In (My company offers a $2000 interest-free loan I would like to take advantage of but the cost must remain under $2000 taxes and shipping included).
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming and surfing
Are you buying a monitor: Yes- this is a hard one for me. I desperately need a new monitor and I really would like the ASUS VG248QE 144HZ model and have it included in the $2000 budget. It does eat up over $300 of my budget though.
Parts to Upgrade: None- New Build.
Do you need to buy OS: I do have a few copies of Windows 7 Ultimate still, 8 is obviously the newer version- an OEM Windows 8 eats up about $120 of my budget.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: www.newegg.ca seems to have the best prices overall (I must order all parts from one website due to work program.)
Location: London, Ontario, Canada (13% Tax)
Parts Preferences: Intel
Overclocking: Maybe- have never done it, I am not planning to OC right away, maybe not at all.
SLI or Crossfire: Lost completely on my best options for GFX card(s)
Your Monitor Resolution: As stated above- ASUS VG248QE 144HZ
Additional Comments: I play mostly FPS games (CS:GO 90% of the time), I would like to dabble into some RP games now that I will have a system that can run them properly.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Currently running a prebuilt Gateway FX P6801 (1TB HDD, GeForce GTX 260, 12 GB DDR3, Intel i7 920)-- having issues running ALL games.
Thanks for all the time and effort everyone puts into responding to these build posts; I can't wait to get started!
Brandon
use newegg canada only
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