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Overview:
What makes this tough for me is I'm really aiming for a small form-factor (think video game console or close), as quiet as possible (again, think vide0 game consoles or, preferably, less audible), and runs cool and reliable without concern over longevity. I'll probably be using a 240GB OCZ SSD that I already have sitting around to save some money yet keep it humming. It's purpose is to be both a productivity desktop for heavy web dev text-editor use, moderate Photoshop use, AND a viable gaming PC for somebody coming from PS4 and wanting to fully embrace PC gaming for sake of my back-catalog, potential for superior visuals/performance, and game prices. Steam Machines (SteamOS in general) aren't really what I'm looking for, as I have many and plan to continue to get Windows compatible games, plus the need to have Windows available in the first place. I'm pretty certain my best bet is Windows and running Steam in Big Picture Mode, though I know I'll be sacrificing the console-like experience SteamOS is meant to deliver. It seems like a sacrifice that has to be made given my requirements, but feel free to suggest otherwise.
Approximate Purchase Date:
Immediately
Budget Range:
$500 total out-of-pocket; after reliable rebates
System Usage:
Wanted for This Build:
Parts I Have and Could Potentially Utilize:
CPU - Intel Core i3-2100
MOBO - Gigabyte H67M-D2-B3
RAM - 2x4GB G.Skill Ripjaws DDR3-1333
HDD - 240GB OCZ ARC 100 SATA III SSD
PSU - Seasonic X-650 650w
CASE - Antec Nine Hundred Mid - OR - Antec Three Hundred Mid
DO NOT NEED OPTICAL DRIVE RECOMMENDATIONS
Do You Need to Buy OS:
Yes, Windows 7 or 8.1; any flavor.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts:
Newegg, Amazon, Tigerdirect
Your Monitor Resolution:
Will be running at 1080p and willing to step visuals down on demanding games for sake of frame-rate when necessary. Ultimately would love to come away with a smoother and more detailed experience than PS4/XONE.
To make things a bit easier, feel free to copy and paste this template and fill in your recommendations. Maybe make parts that I already own a different color to differentiate, but ultimate up to you!
CPU -
MOBO -
RAM -
GPU -
HDD -
PSU -
COOLING/FANS -
WIRELESS -
OS -
CASE -
TOTAL - $xxx.xx after rebates
Thanks so much in advance to everybody that provides recommendations, insight, or feedback in general!
What makes this tough for me is I'm really aiming for a small form-factor (think video game console or close), as quiet as possible (again, think vide0 game consoles or, preferably, less audible), and runs cool and reliable without concern over longevity. I'll probably be using a 240GB OCZ SSD that I already have sitting around to save some money yet keep it humming. It's purpose is to be both a productivity desktop for heavy web dev text-editor use, moderate Photoshop use, AND a viable gaming PC for somebody coming from PS4 and wanting to fully embrace PC gaming for sake of my back-catalog, potential for superior visuals/performance, and game prices. Steam Machines (SteamOS in general) aren't really what I'm looking for, as I have many and plan to continue to get Windows compatible games, plus the need to have Windows available in the first place. I'm pretty certain my best bet is Windows and running Steam in Big Picture Mode, though I know I'll be sacrificing the console-like experience SteamOS is meant to deliver. It seems like a sacrifice that has to be made given my requirements, but feel free to suggest otherwise.
Approximate Purchase Date:
Immediately
Budget Range:
$500 total out-of-pocket; after reliable rebates
System Usage:
Graphic Design for Web (Moderate Photoshop usage; Heavy Text-Editor usage)
Moderate Gaming (Not at all a dedicated gamer, but appreciate smooth, detailed visuals)
Routine Usage (Smooth, stable web browsing, video, etc.)
Wanted for This Build:
CPU
MOBO
RAM
GPU
HDD
PSU
COOLING/FANS
WIRELESS
OS
CASE
Parts I Have and Could Potentially Utilize:
CPU - Intel Core i3-2100
MOBO - Gigabyte H67M-D2-B3
RAM - 2x4GB G.Skill Ripjaws DDR3-1333
HDD - 240GB OCZ ARC 100 SATA III SSD
PSU - Seasonic X-650 650w
CASE - Antec Nine Hundred Mid - OR - Antec Three Hundred Mid
DO NOT NEED OPTICAL DRIVE RECOMMENDATIONS
Do You Need to Buy OS:
Yes, Windows 7 or 8.1; any flavor.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts:
Newegg, Amazon, Tigerdirect
Your Monitor Resolution:
Will be running at 1080p and willing to step visuals down on demanding games for sake of frame-rate when necessary. Ultimately would love to come away with a smoother and more detailed experience than PS4/XONE.
To make things a bit easier, feel free to copy and paste this template and fill in your recommendations. Maybe make parts that I already own a different color to differentiate, but ultimate up to you!
CPU -
MOBO -
RAM -
GPU -
HDD -
PSU -
COOLING/FANS -
WIRELESS -
OS -
CASE -
TOTAL - $xxx.xx after rebates
Thanks so much in advance to everybody that provides recommendations, insight, or feedback in general!
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