- Dec 13, 2010
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Well, as my current laptop is dying (I can actually hear it sizzling as I'm typing this), I'm kinda rushing to buy a new PC that I've been planning to get for a month or so.
Unfortunately, I didn't have much time to read about the new hardware out there, so I'm asking you guys here.
The PC I'm trying to make is going to be used heavily for Photoshop, and also gaming of course.
Now for the place to buy this thing, I've chosen http://www.ncix.com/, because they support the payments other than credit cards, and they also assemble the order I'm sending them. I'm really skeptical about my ability to put a PC together, and don't really have time to wait for individual parts and learn how to do it, even though I'd like to.
For now, I've created the first version that seems suitable, but it's gone over the 2000$ line, possibly because I need a keyboard, a mouse, win7 etc.
Here's the printed version
And here is the modifiable version if it helps.
The things that I'm most concerned about are
Power supply - I really have no clue what is needed, and I feel that 750W might not do.
Cooling
GPU - is this the best option for the money? I'm going strictly with ATi cards.
Network card - now, for the life of me I will never understand network cards. So, as a complete noob, I'll just say that I have wireless internet, and I need something to make it work......... embarrassing really.
Sound card - this is just another dent in the budget, and since I'm living in a small apartment at the moment, having speakers on is a nono, neighbors would kill me. I do plan though to go for a 2.1 speakers in the future. So, do I need one for now? I'll be using headphones always.
Monitor - well, I just don't have money for a more expensive one I guess, and since I'm into digital painting, I have a feeling I'm going to regret buying this one...
Finally, since I'm a foreign student here in Canada. Can anyone tell me how this order will work with Canada Post? I'm not sure how it goes with larger orders, how much time it takes, how it's delivered...
Thanks in advance.
Unfortunately, I didn't have much time to read about the new hardware out there, so I'm asking you guys here.
The PC I'm trying to make is going to be used heavily for Photoshop, and also gaming of course.
Now for the place to buy this thing, I've chosen http://www.ncix.com/, because they support the payments other than credit cards, and they also assemble the order I'm sending them. I'm really skeptical about my ability to put a PC together, and don't really have time to wait for individual parts and learn how to do it, even though I'd like to.
For now, I've created the first version that seems suitable, but it's gone over the 2000$ line, possibly because I need a keyboard, a mouse, win7 etc.
Here's the printed version
And here is the modifiable version if it helps.
The things that I'm most concerned about are
Power supply - I really have no clue what is needed, and I feel that 750W might not do.
Cooling
GPU - is this the best option for the money? I'm going strictly with ATi cards.
Network card - now, for the life of me I will never understand network cards. So, as a complete noob, I'll just say that I have wireless internet, and I need something to make it work......... embarrassing really.
Sound card - this is just another dent in the budget, and since I'm living in a small apartment at the moment, having speakers on is a nono, neighbors would kill me. I do plan though to go for a 2.1 speakers in the future. So, do I need one for now? I'll be using headphones always.
Monitor - well, I just don't have money for a more expensive one I guess, and since I'm into digital painting, I have a feeling I'm going to regret buying this one...
Finally, since I'm a foreign student here in Canada. Can anyone tell me how this order will work with Canada Post? I'm not sure how it goes with larger orders, how much time it takes, how it's delivered...
Thanks in advance.
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