- Apr 30, 2010
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Hey guys,
I want to build a comp mostly for internet, downloading, photoshop, movies, and I'm a console gamer (if you can even call me a gamer at all) who has recently seen the light of the PC gamer world.
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: I will (and kind of want to) wait for deals.
BUDGET RANGE: I don't really know because there are a few minimum specs that I feel like I can't love without and the rest I can be persuaded to go cheap or buy to make it last. Ballpark is <$1,400.
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: To rank 'em would be internet/DL maximization, progs like photoshop, movies, games (I know games is last but it is still there!).
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: I have OS, keyboard, mouse, and monitor. (I really don’t need a DVD drive either because I can live with the external liteon DVD-DL that I’ve been facilitating my console gaming with for now).
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Preferred website is site with the cheapest price.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: My country of origin is US of A.
PARTS PREFERENCES: I don't have a brand preference in terms of AMD/Intel but this being my first build of a real PC, it will no doubt form my brand loyalty for the rest of my life so advise well.
OVERCLOCKING: I'm down but can be persuaded either way. SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Not on the radar at this point.
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1200 (Dell 2407WFP)
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I would like to have a TV tuner card and on the motherboard I want USB 3.0 and HDMI, and I want a SSD for the OS (pleural [dual-boot Ubunutu/Win 7]) to minimize startup time and a main HDD of at least 750GB for media. Wireless internet connectivity is also a must and other components to increase utilization of up to 16Mbps. I'm leaning mid-tower over full tower and tower and PSU should last through a couple builds so I'll get quality over price in that dept. Thank you for your opinions and I look forward to hearing them soon.
I want to build a comp mostly for internet, downloading, photoshop, movies, and I'm a console gamer (if you can even call me a gamer at all) who has recently seen the light of the PC gamer world.
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: I will (and kind of want to) wait for deals.
BUDGET RANGE: I don't really know because there are a few minimum specs that I feel like I can't love without and the rest I can be persuaded to go cheap or buy to make it last. Ballpark is <$1,400.
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: To rank 'em would be internet/DL maximization, progs like photoshop, movies, games (I know games is last but it is still there!).
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: I have OS, keyboard, mouse, and monitor. (I really don’t need a DVD drive either because I can live with the external liteon DVD-DL that I’ve been facilitating my console gaming with for now).
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Preferred website is site with the cheapest price.
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: My country of origin is US of A.
PARTS PREFERENCES: I don't have a brand preference in terms of AMD/Intel but this being my first build of a real PC, it will no doubt form my brand loyalty for the rest of my life so advise well.
OVERCLOCKING: I'm down but can be persuaded either way. SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Not on the radar at this point.
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1920x1200 (Dell 2407WFP)
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I would like to have a TV tuner card and on the motherboard I want USB 3.0 and HDMI, and I want a SSD for the OS (pleural [dual-boot Ubunutu/Win 7]) to minimize startup time and a main HDD of at least 750GB for media. Wireless internet connectivity is also a must and other components to increase utilization of up to 16Mbps. I'm leaning mid-tower over full tower and tower and PSU should last through a couple builds so I'll get quality over price in that dept. Thank you for your opinions and I look forward to hearing them soon.
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