- Mar 23, 2015
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Hey Guys!
I'm totally new at building PCs and not really up to date concerning PC hardware. I've been using store bought/stocke desktop PC's. Unfortunately its time to part with my currently useless PC. I would like to build my own machine now. My goal is to build sort of a cheap "base" system that I can easily upgrade over time as needed (Processor, Graphics).
Approximate Purchase Date: May/June 2015
Budget Range: 400-500(closer to 400) after rebates/shipping
System Usage from Most to Least Important: gaming, surfing the internet, watching movies
Are you buying a monitor: No
Parts to Upgrade: All?
Do you need to buy OS: Yes, but don't include in price.
Please note that if you're using an OEM license of Windows, you will need a new one when buying a new motherboard.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: I'm located in the USA. newegg.com, amazon, ncix, etc etc etc
Location: Nashville, TN, USA
Parts Preferences: Slightly leaning toward Intel, but I could probably easily be swayed elsewhere.
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe?
Your Monitor Resolution: Will be upgrading periodically with the computer itself.
Additional Comments: Right now, I'm content with just light gaming on medium settings. I can get by without being able to run the the latest and greatest on ultra for awhile.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Parting with current store-bought/stock PC. Building entry level machine to be upgrading as my paycheck allows.
My initial plan was just to go with the Logical Increments entry level parts, but I was concerned that they wouldn't necessarily be upgrade-able as I decide to scale up my machine.
Logical Increments entry PC parts list(for inspiration).
Graphics: R7 250X
CPU: G3220
Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-H81-D3
RAM: 4GB
HDD: 1TB
Power Supply: CORSAIR CX430 V2
Case: Antec GS One
I'm totally new at building PCs and not really up to date concerning PC hardware. I've been using store bought/stocke desktop PC's. Unfortunately its time to part with my currently useless PC. I would like to build my own machine now. My goal is to build sort of a cheap "base" system that I can easily upgrade over time as needed (Processor, Graphics).
Approximate Purchase Date: May/June 2015
Budget Range: 400-500(closer to 400) after rebates/shipping
System Usage from Most to Least Important: gaming, surfing the internet, watching movies
Are you buying a monitor: No
Parts to Upgrade: All?
Do you need to buy OS: Yes, but don't include in price.
Please note that if you're using an OEM license of Windows, you will need a new one when buying a new motherboard.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: I'm located in the USA. newegg.com, amazon, ncix, etc etc etc
Location: Nashville, TN, USA
Parts Preferences: Slightly leaning toward Intel, but I could probably easily be swayed elsewhere.
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe?
Your Monitor Resolution: Will be upgrading periodically with the computer itself.
Additional Comments: Right now, I'm content with just light gaming on medium settings. I can get by without being able to run the the latest and greatest on ultra for awhile.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Parting with current store-bought/stock PC. Building entry level machine to be upgrading as my paycheck allows.
My initial plan was just to go with the Logical Increments entry level parts, but I was concerned that they wouldn't necessarily be upgrade-able as I decide to scale up my machine.
Logical Increments entry PC parts list(for inspiration).
Graphics: R7 250X
CPU: G3220
Motherboard: GIGABYTE GA-H81-D3
RAM: 4GB
HDD: 1TB
Power Supply: CORSAIR CX430 V2
Case: Antec GS One
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