Approximate Purchase Date: Within the next month or so.
Budget Range: Thinking $1000-$1250 range or possibly up to $1500 if getting an ssd for a boot drive
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Lots of torrenting (relax, it's mostly audience recordings at live shows where taping is allowed), CD/DVD burning, music/video streaming, general web browsing. I tend to have a lot of applications running at the same time.
Parts Not Required: Have a decent pair of speakers so that's not a crucial need (would love suggestions if you do have them though). Everything else is a need.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: I use newegg.com for most of my computer needs but I'm open to using other sites.
Country of Origin: U.S.
Parts Preferences: I think that I would like to build the system around the Intel i5-2500. I don't game so I'm guessing the 2500k would just be overkill. Right?
Overclocking: Doubtful
SLI or Crossfire: Doubtful, but maybe one day if needed.
Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080. Also, I don't need a huge monitor b/c my desk is VERY shallow. The back of the keyboard will almost be touching the monitor stand. Would probably prefer something name-brand (e.g., LG, Samsung, ASUS, etc.) with a well made stand (not wobbly).
Additional Comments: I have been eyeing the COOLER MASTER CM690 II Advanced case. I'm up for other suggestions but I'm really liking this one a lot for some reason. Also, I need a good amount of reliable storage (to store lots and lots of lossless music, plus my pictures and other stuff). I'm considering some type of RAID setup but I'd have to look more into that (never done it before). Also, I have heard great things about using a ssd for the OS. In your opinion, would it be worth it? If I do go this route, what size would I need? Would an 80GB X25-M work? Thanks in advance! I've already learned quite a bit browsing these forums, though I know I still have quite a lot to learn.
Budget Range: Thinking $1000-$1250 range or possibly up to $1500 if getting an ssd for a boot drive
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Lots of torrenting (relax, it's mostly audience recordings at live shows where taping is allowed), CD/DVD burning, music/video streaming, general web browsing. I tend to have a lot of applications running at the same time.
Parts Not Required: Have a decent pair of speakers so that's not a crucial need (would love suggestions if you do have them though). Everything else is a need.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: I use newegg.com for most of my computer needs but I'm open to using other sites.
Country of Origin: U.S.
Parts Preferences: I think that I would like to build the system around the Intel i5-2500. I don't game so I'm guessing the 2500k would just be overkill. Right?
Overclocking: Doubtful
SLI or Crossfire: Doubtful, but maybe one day if needed.
Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080. Also, I don't need a huge monitor b/c my desk is VERY shallow. The back of the keyboard will almost be touching the monitor stand. Would probably prefer something name-brand (e.g., LG, Samsung, ASUS, etc.) with a well made stand (not wobbly).
Additional Comments: I have been eyeing the COOLER MASTER CM690 II Advanced case. I'm up for other suggestions but I'm really liking this one a lot for some reason. Also, I need a good amount of reliable storage (to store lots and lots of lossless music, plus my pictures and other stuff). I'm considering some type of RAID setup but I'd have to look more into that (never done it before). Also, I have heard great things about using a ssd for the OS. In your opinion, would it be worth it? If I do go this route, what size would I need? Would an 80GB X25-M work? Thanks in advance! I've already learned quite a bit browsing these forums, though I know I still have quite a lot to learn.
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