- Jun 27, 2011
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Hi there. I Really don't know what I'm doing. I mean, I know how to assemble a PC and have done so several times for friends, but I don't know anything about components these days. I've looked at prices and brands and feel very lost. As well, most of the suggestion builds on various websites are all with newegg and include shipping over to Canada which is expensive at best. I'd like to save some money and order from NCIX and use my gift card.
Approximate Purchase Date: Most likely in a month or two, so yes the new NVIdia/Radeon cards and Intel CPUs are an option.
Budget Range: (e.g.: 700-1000) Don't worry about rebates.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming > Internet Browsing > Don't need a large hard drive or SSD unless the SSD will improve FPS and in-combat performance which I don't think it will be worth it for the added cost.
Parts Not Required: DVD/RW, Card Reader, Floppy, Windows Operating System
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: NCIX.CA [Mandatory unless there's a very good deal somewhere else in Canada]
Country: Canada Only. No international shipping.
Parts Preferences: I'd prefer Intel; I've seen that AMD's performance has lacked somewhat in gaming lately.
Overclocking: Yes if it doesn't decrease my computers physical longevity.
SLI or Crossfire: No.
Monitor Resolution: 1680x1050 for gaming.
Additional Comments: I would also like to make this computer cosmetically appealing. I'd love to have maybe 2 blue fans on the side or front of the case, and green fans on another side of the case. It'd go really really well with my computer room as I have mood lighting behind my TV and things like that. If it affects the cost, or forces you to use other components which aren't as good, forgo the cosmetics.
I don't care about the latest greatest gaming. The most recent game I have is World of Warcraft. I plan on playing games like Skyrim and such, but I don't buy them the day of release or anything like that, and I don't buy many new games. Mostly, I'd say I'd like a PSU that will last ages and can power upgrades in the future, and a Motherboard that will work well into the future as well.
Most importantly, I want this computer to be durable as possible. Components like cheap fans that fail after a year aren't acceptable. I need this computer to last at least 3 years, especially the video card.
Lastly, I'd like to be able to play World of Warcraft on Max settings (Possibly without antialiasing if it will boost me to 60fps in raids), and be able to run Fraps while raiding and not experience an incredible drop in performance.
If you can help me out with this build, I would be eternally grateful. This is my first custom computer ever. I've never had anything more powerful than integrated graphics.
Approximate Purchase Date: Most likely in a month or two, so yes the new NVIdia/Radeon cards and Intel CPUs are an option.
Budget Range: (e.g.: 700-1000) Don't worry about rebates.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming > Internet Browsing > Don't need a large hard drive or SSD unless the SSD will improve FPS and in-combat performance which I don't think it will be worth it for the added cost.
Parts Not Required: DVD/RW, Card Reader, Floppy, Windows Operating System
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: NCIX.CA [Mandatory unless there's a very good deal somewhere else in Canada]
Country: Canada Only. No international shipping.
Parts Preferences: I'd prefer Intel; I've seen that AMD's performance has lacked somewhat in gaming lately.
Overclocking: Yes if it doesn't decrease my computers physical longevity.
SLI or Crossfire: No.
Monitor Resolution: 1680x1050 for gaming.
Additional Comments: I would also like to make this computer cosmetically appealing. I'd love to have maybe 2 blue fans on the side or front of the case, and green fans on another side of the case. It'd go really really well with my computer room as I have mood lighting behind my TV and things like that. If it affects the cost, or forces you to use other components which aren't as good, forgo the cosmetics.
I don't care about the latest greatest gaming. The most recent game I have is World of Warcraft. I plan on playing games like Skyrim and such, but I don't buy them the day of release or anything like that, and I don't buy many new games. Mostly, I'd say I'd like a PSU that will last ages and can power upgrades in the future, and a Motherboard that will work well into the future as well.
Most importantly, I want this computer to be durable as possible. Components like cheap fans that fail after a year aren't acceptable. I need this computer to last at least 3 years, especially the video card.
Lastly, I'd like to be able to play World of Warcraft on Max settings (Possibly without antialiasing if it will boost me to 60fps in raids), and be able to run Fraps while raiding and not experience an incredible drop in performance.
If you can help me out with this build, I would be eternally grateful. This is my first custom computer ever. I've never had anything more powerful than integrated graphics.
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