Approximate Purchase Date: e.g.: before the end of August
Budget Range: $500~$900 (will go up if it's really worth it)
System Usage from Most to Least Important: gaming, programming applications, web surfing, note-taking
Are you buying a monitor: Yes
Parts to Upgrade: All
Do you need to buy OS: Yes, windows 7
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: I used newegg.com for everything
Location: City, State/Region, Country - we need to know where these parts are being assembled and whether there are good store-only deals available
Parts Preferences: best performance for my money, brands are irrelevant.
Overclocking: I probably won't use it but I won't mind if i have the option
SLI or Crossfire: Whatever performs best
Your Monitor Resolution: Looking at this as an option
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236175
Additional Comments: Looking for a good gaming computer that I can upgrade in the future. It will sit in my dorm and be my gaming hub while i get a cheap laptop or tablet for most of my schoolwork. Games like Skyrim, Maybe Guild Wars 2, League of Legends (though that doesn't take much to run), the capability to run all games on the market on medium-high, while being able to handle lots of multitasking (computer programming, web-surfing, videos playing at the same time)
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: I would like a nice desktop because getting a gaming laptop is too darned expensive.
Okay, i filled that out because I thought I had to, but I'll post each section of the build I found, but it's too expensive for me, I just don't know what the best things to knock off are.
Case:
This case caught my eye, it's a full case so i assume I could keep it for a long time and just put my new parts in there as time goes on. Any suggestions to lower the cost, but keep my flexibility, are welcome.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129087
HDD:
It might be overkill, but 3TB should keep me set for... life. Again, open to suggestions, but I can always just go down in size on my own accord if the price would benefit greatly.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148844
SSD:
Is an SSD worth getting? I'd probably just put my OS, maybe the things i ALWAYS use, but I want it to last as long as possible (preferably 4 years). Is that possible?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227706
Monitor:
As i already linked, this is the monitor that caught my eye. Full HD and good reviews. Open to suggestions, as long as the monitor is 21"+
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236175
GPU:
This is where I could really use some help. There are so many manufacturers for GPUs that I just looked for ones with good reviews. I could really use some advice about which desktop GPU would do what I want for less $$$ than this.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102986
Sound Card:
Sound card, not super important to me, but if there's a must get or this is terrible let me know please.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829132020
PSU:
Another area I'm not very educated in. I'm not sure if this is overkill or not enough, but if I can go down in price at all on this please let me know.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341052
Speakers:
Just some speakers, not too picky and I don't want to spend a fortune on nice ones just yet. Again, if you feel the urge I'd love to get a good deal on something.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836121014
MOBO:
As long as this is compatible with my CPU and it's not gonna crap out on me, I just want the best thing for my wallet. This had good reviews so i picked it, but any advice is welcome.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128498
RAM:
I might switch to just one of these for the sake of my price, but is corsair the best?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233286
CPU:
I don't want to skimp out on a CPU and have to replace it because I can't run stuff, but can i go a little cheaper?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115070
Sorry for my inexperience, but basically I went through newegg and found the stuff that looked good, but ended up with too high of a price. Any solid ideas to bring down the price would be greatly appreciated.
Budget Range: $500~$900 (will go up if it's really worth it)
System Usage from Most to Least Important: gaming, programming applications, web surfing, note-taking
Are you buying a monitor: Yes
Parts to Upgrade: All
Do you need to buy OS: Yes, windows 7
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: I used newegg.com for everything
Location: City, State/Region, Country - we need to know where these parts are being assembled and whether there are good store-only deals available
Parts Preferences: best performance for my money, brands are irrelevant.
Overclocking: I probably won't use it but I won't mind if i have the option
SLI or Crossfire: Whatever performs best
Your Monitor Resolution: Looking at this as an option
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236175
Additional Comments: Looking for a good gaming computer that I can upgrade in the future. It will sit in my dorm and be my gaming hub while i get a cheap laptop or tablet for most of my schoolwork. Games like Skyrim, Maybe Guild Wars 2, League of Legends (though that doesn't take much to run), the capability to run all games on the market on medium-high, while being able to handle lots of multitasking (computer programming, web-surfing, videos playing at the same time)
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: I would like a nice desktop because getting a gaming laptop is too darned expensive.
Okay, i filled that out because I thought I had to, but I'll post each section of the build I found, but it's too expensive for me, I just don't know what the best things to knock off are.
Case:
This case caught my eye, it's a full case so i assume I could keep it for a long time and just put my new parts in there as time goes on. Any suggestions to lower the cost, but keep my flexibility, are welcome.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811129087
HDD:
It might be overkill, but 3TB should keep me set for... life. Again, open to suggestions, but I can always just go down in size on my own accord if the price would benefit greatly.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148844
SSD:
Is an SSD worth getting? I'd probably just put my OS, maybe the things i ALWAYS use, but I want it to last as long as possible (preferably 4 years). Is that possible?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227706
Monitor:
As i already linked, this is the monitor that caught my eye. Full HD and good reviews. Open to suggestions, as long as the monitor is 21"+
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16824236175
GPU:
This is where I could really use some help. There are so many manufacturers for GPUs that I just looked for ones with good reviews. I could really use some advice about which desktop GPU would do what I want for less $$$ than this.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102986
Sound Card:
Sound card, not super important to me, but if there's a must get or this is terrible let me know please.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829132020
PSU:
Another area I'm not very educated in. I'm not sure if this is overkill or not enough, but if I can go down in price at all on this please let me know.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341052
Speakers:
Just some speakers, not too picky and I don't want to spend a fortune on nice ones just yet. Again, if you feel the urge I'd love to get a good deal on something.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16836121014
MOBO:
As long as this is compatible with my CPU and it's not gonna crap out on me, I just want the best thing for my wallet. This had good reviews so i picked it, but any advice is welcome.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128498
RAM:
I might switch to just one of these for the sake of my price, but is corsair the best?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233286
CPU:
I don't want to skimp out on a CPU and have to replace it because I can't run stuff, but can i go a little cheaper?
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115070
Sorry for my inexperience, but basically I went through newegg and found the stuff that looked good, but ended up with too high of a price. Any solid ideas to bring down the price would be greatly appreciated.