Approximate Purchase Date: Soon....either this week or I can wait some time if that's better.
Budget Range: (e.g.: 600-800) 1,000 before rebates
System Usage from Most to Least Important: I will use this PC to game and also do web programming and development. Will run things like photoshop etc. Would like to have 3 monitors on this PC.
Parts Not Required: Keyboard, Mouse, 2x Monitors, Have a Windows 7 Pro Upgrade Disc (Retail)
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com or amazon.com
Country of Origin: USA
Parts Preferences: I am not that part dependent, but want everything to play nice. I prefer Intel for CPU and Nvidia for GPU.
Overclocking: If I must, but not required.
SLI or Crossfire: Whatever gets me the best gaming options where I don't have to do this for 4+ years. At least have it SLI ready where I can add another card at a later date.
Monitor Resolution: It varies. I use both in the 1900 range.
Additional Comments: I have a 5 yr old Gateway with a Nvidia 6600 card. It's worked find up until now for my needs. I play WOW and some older games fine on it. Recently, I've tried to play Supreme Commander 2 off Steam and would like to play WOW Cataclysm, Starcraft II, SC2, and eventually Diablo III. I don't get that heavy into the gaming. I also want this system to be fast for video, Photoshop etc. I've always bought pre-built systems, but I feel currently I can only hit my budget and get something decent with a build. I upgrade PC's all the time, so I should be fine. I just want a good solid build, that doesn't give me issues. I'm planning to run 64 bit Windows 7. I have a 7 Pro Upgrade disco...so the cheapest I can get something to upgrade if possible.
Budget Range: (e.g.: 600-800) 1,000 before rebates
System Usage from Most to Least Important: I will use this PC to game and also do web programming and development. Will run things like photoshop etc. Would like to have 3 monitors on this PC.
Parts Not Required: Keyboard, Mouse, 2x Monitors, Have a Windows 7 Pro Upgrade Disc (Retail)
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com or amazon.com
Country of Origin: USA
Parts Preferences: I am not that part dependent, but want everything to play nice. I prefer Intel for CPU and Nvidia for GPU.
Overclocking: If I must, but not required.
SLI or Crossfire: Whatever gets me the best gaming options where I don't have to do this for 4+ years. At least have it SLI ready where I can add another card at a later date.
Monitor Resolution: It varies. I use both in the 1900 range.
Additional Comments: I have a 5 yr old Gateway with a Nvidia 6600 card. It's worked find up until now for my needs. I play WOW and some older games fine on it. Recently, I've tried to play Supreme Commander 2 off Steam and would like to play WOW Cataclysm, Starcraft II, SC2, and eventually Diablo III. I don't get that heavy into the gaming. I also want this system to be fast for video, Photoshop etc. I've always bought pre-built systems, but I feel currently I can only hit my budget and get something decent with a build. I upgrade PC's all the time, so I should be fine. I just want a good solid build, that doesn't give me issues. I'm planning to run 64 bit Windows 7. I have a 7 Pro Upgrade disco...so the cheapest I can get something to upgrade if possible.