Hi,
I am completely new to building computers. I am looking to replace my iMac with a new custom built windows PC. The iMac i had was the 27 inch top of the line 2011 model, but I sold it for $1600 to fund this new pc.
The first PC will have a max of a $1600 budget. I would however not mind spending a bit less. But I want a fast PC that will handle anything I throw at it. I have a 1080p 27 inch monitor. I have one question about that - I know the screen won't be as great as my old iMac, but will things appear fuzzy at 1080p at 27 inch? This is coming from 1440p BTW. I have a friend that will trade me his 24 inch 1080p monitor for mine, so if the 3 inches less means extra clarity I might go with it.
Monitor I own: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003GBRXKU
I am looking for a nice case that has good cooling and won't make it overly complicated to build the PC.
I do plan to overclock later along the line - so a 2500k or 2600k is needed.
I would like a 64gb SSD + 1TB HDD.
Blu-ray is not needed
I am leaning towards a 6970, but if it is worth it I might go 580? Need advice on that.
Usage will be 50% gaming (AC REV, Skyrim, BF3 need to be maxed or atleast very high settings)
30% internet/document proccessing
20% video editing
I prefer to buy on newegg or amazon.
I would greatly appreciate it if you guys showed me a few builds.
Thanks so much for the help!
I am completely new to building computers. I am looking to replace my iMac with a new custom built windows PC. The iMac i had was the 27 inch top of the line 2011 model, but I sold it for $1600 to fund this new pc.
The first PC will have a max of a $1600 budget. I would however not mind spending a bit less. But I want a fast PC that will handle anything I throw at it. I have a 1080p 27 inch monitor. I have one question about that - I know the screen won't be as great as my old iMac, but will things appear fuzzy at 1080p at 27 inch? This is coming from 1440p BTW. I have a friend that will trade me his 24 inch 1080p monitor for mine, so if the 3 inches less means extra clarity I might go with it.
Monitor I own: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003GBRXKU
I am looking for a nice case that has good cooling and won't make it overly complicated to build the PC.
I do plan to overclock later along the line - so a 2500k or 2600k is needed.
I would like a 64gb SSD + 1TB HDD.
Blu-ray is not needed
I am leaning towards a 6970, but if it is worth it I might go 580? Need advice on that.
Usage will be 50% gaming (AC REV, Skyrim, BF3 need to be maxed or atleast very high settings)
30% internet/document proccessing
20% video editing
I prefer to buy on newegg or amazon.
I would greatly appreciate it if you guys showed me a few builds.
Thanks so much for the help!