I'm returning to an old hobby of photography (photoshop CS5, Raw files, video, etc..) and my 5 year old Dell needs last rites pronounced over it. I'm hoping that by building my own system, I'll learn something and end up with a lot more capable system than if I buy another box. The ability to upgrade in a new computer is important as I'm not sure what I'll need a year or two from now--I'm still in the learning curve. I'll gladly take any suggestions you have.
Approximate Purchase Date: This week--hoping to get some post Thanksgiving bargains.
Budget Range: $1,000-1,200
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Photo and video editing-- some gaming—movie watching.
Parts Not Required: (keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, OS)
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: (newegg.com. Honestly doesn’t matter. I’m a good shopper if I know what I need.)
Country: Germany (but I’ll probably buy the parts in the US as they are often much cheaper.)
Parts Preferences: No brand or part loyalty. I’d like a roomy case, for potential expansion and it’s a first build.
Overclocking: Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe
Monitor Resolution: (1680x1050)
Additional Comments: I tend to keep computers for 5+ years. I could spend more, if doing so would be a better ‘value’. I like to get a lot of bang for my buck.
Approximate Purchase Date: This week--hoping to get some post Thanksgiving bargains.
Budget Range: $1,000-1,200
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Photo and video editing-- some gaming—movie watching.
Parts Not Required: (keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, OS)
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: (newegg.com. Honestly doesn’t matter. I’m a good shopper if I know what I need.)
Country: Germany (but I’ll probably buy the parts in the US as they are often much cheaper.)
Parts Preferences: No brand or part loyalty. I’d like a roomy case, for potential expansion and it’s a first build.
Overclocking: Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe
Monitor Resolution: (1680x1050)
Additional Comments: I tend to keep computers for 5+ years. I could spend more, if doing so would be a better ‘value’. I like to get a lot of bang for my buck.
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