This will be my first PC in a long time and my first custom build. I've used Macs for the past 9 years and I'm so out of the loop I have no idea where to start. I'm planning to get the parts and have a local computer shop build the PC for me. I don't play any resource-intensive games at the moment; just Sims (1, 2, 3, & probably 4), SimCity (2013), etc. I know I don't necessarily need a gaming pc to play these games, but I'm interested in playing other titles, so since I'm in the market for a new computer, I thought I'd go ahead and get a pc that's a little overkill. Any additional advice/suggestions appreciated!
Approximate Purchase Date: December 2014
Budget Range: $800 or less
System Usage from Most to Least Important: gaming, watching videos/movies, web surfing, basic computer tasks (Office, light photo editing)
Parts Not Required: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com, ncix.com, amazon.com, other suggestions welcome
Country: USA
Parts Preferences: mid or full tower, Intel processor
Overclocking: No
Need to buy OS; Windows 8.1 preferred
Forgot to add: I need a case
Approximate Purchase Date: December 2014
Budget Range: $800 or less
System Usage from Most to Least Important: gaming, watching videos/movies, web surfing, basic computer tasks (Office, light photo editing)
Parts Not Required: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com, ncix.com, amazon.com, other suggestions welcome
Country: USA
Parts Preferences: mid or full tower, Intel processor
Overclocking: No
Need to buy OS; Windows 8.1 preferred
Forgot to add: I need a case
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