Greetings!
I have not built a pc in a couple of years - so much so that the 3 bookmarks I have for threads here are no longer updated. On the flip side, it means that my build has lasted quite nicely. When family members asked my Father what he would like for Father's Day (he is very laid back and most often says he needs nothing) he said he would be interested in a new computer. After getting over the surprise, they all looked at me and said, "time to build one."
My last pc purchase was actually a Sager Laptop, so I am out of touch with components and will be grateful for advice.
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Approximate Purchase Date: in the next month
Budget Range: a budget pc (not a piece of junk like they provide my classroom at school) one priced for quality, longevity, and meet the needs (it's likely to stay on his desk for quite awhile)
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Microsoft Office, Some graphics (photo editing and drafting), internet surfing, tv shows set from pc via hdmi cable to his huge tv, light gaming, email, and skyping
Parts Not Required: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg
Country: USA
Parts Preferences: Intel preferred
Overclocking: LOL! no
SLI or Crossfire: again, no
Monitor Resolution: I honestly don't know, but if necessary the family will get him a better monitor if his current does not work out
Additional Comments:
- He likes to tinker and problem solve; he likes to understand what is going on and where - so he has not upgraded from XP; my mother has a laptop with Windows7 on it and he ponders letting go . . . . .
- I'd personally prefer that a dedicated graphics card is put in it
- I have noticed after spending several hours (literally) looking through other threads that often there are short replies of . . . "replace X with x" - if someone suggests a build and you think the build in general is good, but would do the "x for x" - I would really appreciate knowing why
Thank you for your time!
I have not built a pc in a couple of years - so much so that the 3 bookmarks I have for threads here are no longer updated. On the flip side, it means that my build has lasted quite nicely. When family members asked my Father what he would like for Father's Day (he is very laid back and most often says he needs nothing) he said he would be interested in a new computer. After getting over the surprise, they all looked at me and said, "time to build one."
My last pc purchase was actually a Sager Laptop, so I am out of touch with components and will be grateful for advice.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Approximate Purchase Date: in the next month
Budget Range: a budget pc (not a piece of junk like they provide my classroom at school) one priced for quality, longevity, and meet the needs (it's likely to stay on his desk for quite awhile)
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Microsoft Office, Some graphics (photo editing and drafting), internet surfing, tv shows set from pc via hdmi cable to his huge tv, light gaming, email, and skyping
Parts Not Required: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg
Country: USA
Parts Preferences: Intel preferred
Overclocking: LOL! no
SLI or Crossfire: again, no
Monitor Resolution: I honestly don't know, but if necessary the family will get him a better monitor if his current does not work out
Additional Comments:
- He likes to tinker and problem solve; he likes to understand what is going on and where - so he has not upgraded from XP; my mother has a laptop with Windows7 on it and he ponders letting go . . . . .
- I'd personally prefer that a dedicated graphics card is put in it
- I have noticed after spending several hours (literally) looking through other threads that often there are short replies of . . . "replace X with x" - if someone suggests a build and you think the build in general is good, but would do the "x for x" - I would really appreciate knowing why
Thank you for your time!
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