I want to build a new desktop to replace my old desktop (Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0 + NVidia GTX 280).
I love gaming and I also want to do some programming and photo editing on my new desktop.
Here are the details:
Approximate Purchase Date: Within 3 months (by the end of the year)
Budget Range: $1200~1500 CAD before rebate/shipping
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, Programming, Photo Processing (Lightroom, PS)
Are you buying a monitor: No
Parts to Upgrade: New build, but can use some parts from my old desktop (e.g. PSU, keyboard, mouse, monitor, etc)
Do you need to buy OS: No
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: NCIX, Canada Computers, Newegg(maybe)
Location: Toronto, Canada
Parts Preferences: Intel + Nvidia
Overclocking: NO
SLI or Crossfire: No
Monitor Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Additional Comments:
I am not sure whether I should go for a Core-i7 platform or an i5 one: i5 is more cost-effective but i7 is slightly better.
I also need a SSD(for OS) and a HDD(for storing data), don't need a DVD drive though
Things I could use from my old PC:
1. PSU (Antec CP-850 CP Series 850W) I made a mistake, it should be Cooler Master 750W
2. Keyboard (Logitech Wave)
3. Mouse (Razer)
4. Monitor: 24 inch ASUS 1080P
Any suggestion will be appreciated!
Thanks in advance!
I love gaming and I also want to do some programming and photo editing on my new desktop.
Here are the details:
Approximate Purchase Date: Within 3 months (by the end of the year)
Budget Range: $1200~1500 CAD before rebate/shipping
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, Programming, Photo Processing (Lightroom, PS)
Are you buying a monitor: No
Parts to Upgrade: New build, but can use some parts from my old desktop (e.g. PSU, keyboard, mouse, monitor, etc)
Do you need to buy OS: No
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: NCIX, Canada Computers, Newegg(maybe)
Location: Toronto, Canada
Parts Preferences: Intel + Nvidia
Overclocking: NO
SLI or Crossfire: No
Monitor Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Additional Comments:
I am not sure whether I should go for a Core-i7 platform or an i5 one: i5 is more cost-effective but i7 is slightly better.
I also need a SSD(for OS) and a HDD(for storing data), don't need a DVD drive though
Things I could use from my old PC:
1. PSU (Antec CP-850 CP Series 850W) I made a mistake, it should be Cooler Master 750W
2. Keyboard (Logitech Wave)
3. Mouse (Razer)
4. Monitor: 24 inch ASUS 1080P
Any suggestion will be appreciated!
Thanks in advance!