Hi all,
Looking to do my 1st build; but need some help with any suggestions for parts/reliable brands. Personally, I BELIEVE I prefer Intel but AMD can be considered; but (maybe it's just what I hear/see) they seem to have reliability issues…or it could just be me talking to a bunch of Intel-fanboys. LOL. Graphic cards wise, the AMD R9 does seem to be really popular though.
The other big thing is I want to make sure I have enough cooling to ensure any overheating concerns as this seems to be a common concern/issue with many of these custom PC websites (ibuypower, cyberpowerpc, etc.).
I have repaired and worked on PCs/laptops in the past; but never did a complete build from scratch before. Given that, I can't imagine it being too difficult…especially after reviewing some of the tutorial and information provided here (GREAT resource and everyone seems to be very helpful).
The intention of use will be primarily for heavy data analysis, web design/development, moderate photoshop, and moderate gaming (League of Legends [LoL] and some Stream games at most).
I would like to use dual monitors for data analysis and web design/coding.
I would like a dual SSD/HDD set-up for the faster load-times as well. (Been spoiled by the MacBook SSD, but need the extra storage capacity).
Otherwise, everything else will probably only need one monitor.
I'm hoping to stay within a ~$1k budget. +/- $300.
I found some neat ones, 'bundle package' on NewEgg and some prebuilt on the local Craigslist; but I believe building one myself with my own choices seems to be much more rewarding and sensible from a reliability/performance standpoint.
Thanks everybody, I look forward to your help and considerations.
Please let me know if there is anything else I can share that may help you…help me.
Looking to do my 1st build; but need some help with any suggestions for parts/reliable brands. Personally, I BELIEVE I prefer Intel but AMD can be considered; but (maybe it's just what I hear/see) they seem to have reliability issues…or it could just be me talking to a bunch of Intel-fanboys. LOL. Graphic cards wise, the AMD R9 does seem to be really popular though.
The other big thing is I want to make sure I have enough cooling to ensure any overheating concerns as this seems to be a common concern/issue with many of these custom PC websites (ibuypower, cyberpowerpc, etc.).
I have repaired and worked on PCs/laptops in the past; but never did a complete build from scratch before. Given that, I can't imagine it being too difficult…especially after reviewing some of the tutorial and information provided here (GREAT resource and everyone seems to be very helpful).
The intention of use will be primarily for heavy data analysis, web design/development, moderate photoshop, and moderate gaming (League of Legends [LoL] and some Stream games at most).
I would like to use dual monitors for data analysis and web design/coding.
I would like a dual SSD/HDD set-up for the faster load-times as well. (Been spoiled by the MacBook SSD, but need the extra storage capacity).
Otherwise, everything else will probably only need one monitor.
I'm hoping to stay within a ~$1k budget. +/- $300.
I found some neat ones, 'bundle package' on NewEgg and some prebuilt on the local Craigslist; but I believe building one myself with my own choices seems to be much more rewarding and sensible from a reliability/performance standpoint.
Thanks everybody, I look forward to your help and considerations.
Please let me know if there is anything else I can share that may help you…help me.