Hey all wanted to say thanks for reading my post and giving me some advise! I am really excited about this possibility and have been out of a nice desktop for almost a year and a half and am itching to jump back in. I also am going to be bashed on but really would like to have this built for me due to not being confident enough to build it myself.
Some background, my name is Brett I'm turning 23 August 12th and looking for a sub $1150 system which I am getting a couple hundred help from my parents, the rest is my bank so if we can find a $800 with better bang for my buck than $1150 lets go for it!
Approximate Purchase Date: Not really a set date, in the near future would be nice cause I'm excited and want to get it going as soon as I find the sweet setup.
Budget Range: (e.g.: 300-400) I want to spend no more than $1150, lesser the better but I want at least a 3rd gen i5 and a decent sli z77 motherboard(Thinking Asus ASUS P8Z77-V LK)
System Usage from Most to Least Important: The most important goal for this build is run great now and be able to sli or upgrade later. I have a tight budget now and am NOT a big gamer, I want this computer mostly for Diablo 3 and college work. I am not a fan of AMD processors so nothing but the latest from intel will I buy. Not trying to bash or start crap just always had intel, always will. Never had a single processor die ever. Knock on wood haha! I also do not need a huge HD, I used to have a 160gb that was like 1/3rd filled and don't want a SSD either, too expensive and for what I need and use waste of money IMO. I keep my storage low, computer clean and slim with the least amount of saved stuff I can. I use a basic i3 laptop for my music and what not.
Are you buying a monitor: No I have a monitor and plan on gaming 1240x1024 tops, nothing extreme needed.
Parts to Upgrade: Fresh build, reusing Logitech g9 mouse and g15 keyboard along with viewsonic 21inch monitor (1600x1200 max I think)
Do you need to buy OS: Yes, Windows 7 home/basic 64bit
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: I current have been looking at Cyberpower to build the pc I want, the link is here (http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/saved/1EAMTQ) I used to be a serious gamer and had a $3000 dell xps benchmark cruiser back in 2007-2008. I know the basics like upgrading memory, gpu's and replacing drives, cables. I took apart my Dell xps and had no problem putting it back together but that was 3 or so years ago and I lost my "computer touch"
Location: City, State/Region, Country - Phoenix, AZ I would to NOT build this myself I am not 100% confident in my abilities as of now.
Parts Preferences: by brand or type: MUST HAVE: 3rd gen i5 and z77 asus board with two max sli slots for possible upgrades later down the road. I do NOT want a power sucking, heat blasting monster like my old Dell XPS was. Like I want no bigger than 600-650W psu maybe 750 if it would be smart for basic sli, no ferrari cards either. I also want a nice quality case such as the Cooler Master HAF-XM Mid-Tower Gaming Case and a nice CPU cooler for extended life and better possible OC's down the road.
Overclocking: As the build is fresh and new, no but maybe in the future if I feel the need. I do want a nice CPU cooler and a flowing air based medium case with mostly 200mm quiet fans.
SLI or Crossfire: I have used both AMD and Nvidia card in the past and have no preference. If there comes a time in the future where I may find the need to double up, yes I want at least two pcix16 slots.
Your Monitor Resolution: I think my monitor is 1600x1200 tops but I see no problem with 1280x1024 being top in some games, would rather lower resolution and crank details up my monitor is nothing fancy.
Additional Comments: I want a nice case, I was looking at the Cooler Master HAF-XM Mid-Tower Gaming Case. Its a sleek looking gaming case with lots of room, plenty of quiet and efficient airflow and isn't super overpriced. I will never use liquid cool but I want the case to look nice, have the biggest, quietest flowing fans for no issues with overlocking or adding a second gpu later. I don't mind spending a bit more on a quality case because I plan on building it up and not starting fresh hopefully for a bit.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: I had a $3000 Dell XPS with: Q6600 2.4ghz OC'd to 3.2ghz on air, Geforce 8800gtx clocked out forget exact speeds, 4 gb 800mhz memory, 160gb raptor X and I believe it was a evga 680i SLI mobo. 1000W psu which sucked extreme electric and put extreme heat, no more please! The case also was a really nice open front/back mesh type full tower with two 230mm fans(I think) blowing over the whole setup. My cpu and gpu never broke a sweat under 16 hour wow raids(I broke the addiction thank God) Regardless, the motherboard and psu finally died and I'm not paying like $200 for a dell style psu or motherboard, I looked around and took it to two different shops and both said its gonna be way to much to repair due to the dell only style of case layout, psu cable and what not so I want to start fresh with something more powerful, quieter, smaller, cheaper and more energy and cooling efficient.
Thanks in advance and I hope you guys can find me something that fits my needs for my budget. I also put a link to the Cyberpower I was looking at and am really impressed with for the price but figured I would ask you pro's first!
Thanks again,
Brett
Brossi89@gmail.com
Some background, my name is Brett I'm turning 23 August 12th and looking for a sub $1150 system which I am getting a couple hundred help from my parents, the rest is my bank so if we can find a $800 with better bang for my buck than $1150 lets go for it!
Approximate Purchase Date: Not really a set date, in the near future would be nice cause I'm excited and want to get it going as soon as I find the sweet setup.
Budget Range: (e.g.: 300-400) I want to spend no more than $1150, lesser the better but I want at least a 3rd gen i5 and a decent sli z77 motherboard(Thinking Asus ASUS P8Z77-V LK)
System Usage from Most to Least Important: The most important goal for this build is run great now and be able to sli or upgrade later. I have a tight budget now and am NOT a big gamer, I want this computer mostly for Diablo 3 and college work. I am not a fan of AMD processors so nothing but the latest from intel will I buy. Not trying to bash or start crap just always had intel, always will. Never had a single processor die ever. Knock on wood haha! I also do not need a huge HD, I used to have a 160gb that was like 1/3rd filled and don't want a SSD either, too expensive and for what I need and use waste of money IMO. I keep my storage low, computer clean and slim with the least amount of saved stuff I can. I use a basic i3 laptop for my music and what not.
Are you buying a monitor: No I have a monitor and plan on gaming 1240x1024 tops, nothing extreme needed.
Parts to Upgrade: Fresh build, reusing Logitech g9 mouse and g15 keyboard along with viewsonic 21inch monitor (1600x1200 max I think)
Do you need to buy OS: Yes, Windows 7 home/basic 64bit
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: I current have been looking at Cyberpower to build the pc I want, the link is here (http://www.cyberpowerpc.com/saved/1EAMTQ) I used to be a serious gamer and had a $3000 dell xps benchmark cruiser back in 2007-2008. I know the basics like upgrading memory, gpu's and replacing drives, cables. I took apart my Dell xps and had no problem putting it back together but that was 3 or so years ago and I lost my "computer touch"
Location: City, State/Region, Country - Phoenix, AZ I would to NOT build this myself I am not 100% confident in my abilities as of now.
Parts Preferences: by brand or type: MUST HAVE: 3rd gen i5 and z77 asus board with two max sli slots for possible upgrades later down the road. I do NOT want a power sucking, heat blasting monster like my old Dell XPS was. Like I want no bigger than 600-650W psu maybe 750 if it would be smart for basic sli, no ferrari cards either. I also want a nice quality case such as the Cooler Master HAF-XM Mid-Tower Gaming Case and a nice CPU cooler for extended life and better possible OC's down the road.
Overclocking: As the build is fresh and new, no but maybe in the future if I feel the need. I do want a nice CPU cooler and a flowing air based medium case with mostly 200mm quiet fans.
SLI or Crossfire: I have used both AMD and Nvidia card in the past and have no preference. If there comes a time in the future where I may find the need to double up, yes I want at least two pcix16 slots.
Your Monitor Resolution: I think my monitor is 1600x1200 tops but I see no problem with 1280x1024 being top in some games, would rather lower resolution and crank details up my monitor is nothing fancy.
Additional Comments: I want a nice case, I was looking at the Cooler Master HAF-XM Mid-Tower Gaming Case. Its a sleek looking gaming case with lots of room, plenty of quiet and efficient airflow and isn't super overpriced. I will never use liquid cool but I want the case to look nice, have the biggest, quietest flowing fans for no issues with overlocking or adding a second gpu later. I don't mind spending a bit more on a quality case because I plan on building it up and not starting fresh hopefully for a bit.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: I had a $3000 Dell XPS with: Q6600 2.4ghz OC'd to 3.2ghz on air, Geforce 8800gtx clocked out forget exact speeds, 4 gb 800mhz memory, 160gb raptor X and I believe it was a evga 680i SLI mobo. 1000W psu which sucked extreme electric and put extreme heat, no more please! The case also was a really nice open front/back mesh type full tower with two 230mm fans(I think) blowing over the whole setup. My cpu and gpu never broke a sweat under 16 hour wow raids(I broke the addiction thank God) Regardless, the motherboard and psu finally died and I'm not paying like $200 for a dell style psu or motherboard, I looked around and took it to two different shops and both said its gonna be way to much to repair due to the dell only style of case layout, psu cable and what not so I want to start fresh with something more powerful, quieter, smaller, cheaper and more energy and cooling efficient.
Thanks in advance and I hope you guys can find me something that fits my needs for my budget. I also put a link to the Cyberpower I was looking at and am really impressed with for the price but figured I would ask you pro's first!
Thanks again,
Brett
Brossi89@gmail.com
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