- May 9, 2015
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Hey everyone.
So, considering the fact that this is my first posting here (long time lurker, though - lots of help to be found here), I figured that I would go with the request guide found in the sticky. If there's any additional information which would be useful, please let me know.
I'm quite comfortable with computer software, but haven't done any significant work in hardware. For the last six or so years, I've been using an iMac desktop, which has performed admirably but is definitely no longer what I'm looking to use.
EDIT:
I should note that I've taken a look at PCPartPicker, and just couldn't make heads or tails of the variances between different components. The aspects that differed made no sense to me.
Approximate Purchase Date:
Hopefully within two weeks, though that all depends upon the advice available here. I have no pressing need to rush out and buy something immediately ^_^.
Budget Range:
In the $1000-$1400 range, though adjustments are possible. Cheaper would definitely be better, but I have no problem with investing slightly more for higher quality parts.
System Usage from Most to Least Important:
Are you buying a monitor:
Yes.
Parts to Upgrade:
The iMac will likely be sold or kept for a family member, so no parts will be reused (or likely could be, in the first place).
Do you need to buy OS:
No.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts:
NewEgg and TigerDirect are the sites I have the most experience with, but I must admit that I haven't actually purchased from either. I've never been in the position of upgrading my own hardware.
Location:
Mesa, Arizona.
Parts Preferences:
The only real preference I have is an Intel CPU, but that isn't set in stone; if anybody has something else to recommend, I'm all ears
.
Overclocking:
Maybe. It's not a topic I'm very knowledgable about, so I can't really say whether it's something I would be doing.
SLI or Crossfire:
Maybe, with the same addendum as above.
Your Monitor Resolution:
1920x1080, or possibly 2560x1440.
Additional Comments:
Specific software:
Native Instruments Guitar Rig, and many other of their audio production suites.
FL Studio.
Reaper.
Steam (and games along the lines of BF4).
I do live in Arizona, where temperatures reach up to 110 in the middle of the day. I'm having an air conditioner installed in my room, so things shouldn't get to be higher than 80 or so, but dealing with heat is something I'm definitely focused on. If anybody has any recommendations in terms of cooling, I would love to hear them.
I'm definitely looking to have an SSD installed.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading:
My current system simply struggles with any game more recent than 2010, even at the lowest settings (yes I know that Macs have subpar graphics cards
). I'm also becoming more involved in audio production, which requires quite a bit of processing power in order to perform effectively. Beyond that, the wait times for daily tasks have become immensely frustrating. I'm not looking for anything that's truly "top-of-the-line", and I know the limits of my budget. I'm just hoping to get a nice performance boost in general.
Thank you everyone, and I greatly appreciate any and all comments!
So, considering the fact that this is my first posting here (long time lurker, though - lots of help to be found here), I figured that I would go with the request guide found in the sticky. If there's any additional information which would be useful, please let me know.
I'm quite comfortable with computer software, but haven't done any significant work in hardware. For the last six or so years, I've been using an iMac desktop, which has performed admirably but is definitely no longer what I'm looking to use.
EDIT:
I should note that I've taken a look at PCPartPicker, and just couldn't make heads or tails of the variances between different components. The aspects that differed made no sense to me.
Approximate Purchase Date:
Hopefully within two weeks, though that all depends upon the advice available here. I have no pressing need to rush out and buy something immediately ^_^.
Budget Range:
In the $1000-$1400 range, though adjustments are possible. Cheaper would definitely be better, but I have no problem with investing slightly more for higher quality parts.
System Usage from Most to Least Important:
Audio production (DAWs and the like).
Gaming.
Are you buying a monitor:
Yes.
Parts to Upgrade:
The iMac will likely be sold or kept for a family member, so no parts will be reused (or likely could be, in the first place).
Do you need to buy OS:
No.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts:
NewEgg and TigerDirect are the sites I have the most experience with, but I must admit that I haven't actually purchased from either. I've never been in the position of upgrading my own hardware.
Location:
Mesa, Arizona.
Parts Preferences:
The only real preference I have is an Intel CPU, but that isn't set in stone; if anybody has something else to recommend, I'm all ears
.Overclocking:
Maybe. It's not a topic I'm very knowledgable about, so I can't really say whether it's something I would be doing.
SLI or Crossfire:
Maybe, with the same addendum as above.
Your Monitor Resolution:
1920x1080, or possibly 2560x1440.
Additional Comments:
Specific software:
Native Instruments Guitar Rig, and many other of their audio production suites.
FL Studio.
Reaper.
Steam (and games along the lines of BF4).
I do live in Arizona, where temperatures reach up to 110 in the middle of the day. I'm having an air conditioner installed in my room, so things shouldn't get to be higher than 80 or so, but dealing with heat is something I'm definitely focused on. If anybody has any recommendations in terms of cooling, I would love to hear them.
I'm definitely looking to have an SSD installed.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading:
My current system simply struggles with any game more recent than 2010, even at the lowest settings (yes I know that Macs have subpar graphics cards
). I'm also becoming more involved in audio production, which requires quite a bit of processing power in order to perform effectively. Beyond that, the wait times for daily tasks have become immensely frustrating. I'm not looking for anything that's truly "top-of-the-line", and I know the limits of my budget. I'm just hoping to get a nice performance boost in general.Thank you everyone, and I greatly appreciate any and all comments!
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