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HOPEFULLY, within the next couple of months, I'll be ready to pull the trigger. Of course, being the "over-achiever" (anal, type A personality) I am...I first have to start researching and
shopping for the best deals...
My CURRENT build was put together about 2 years ago and is:
Intel i5-760
ASUS P7P55D-E Pro
8 GB Corsair RAM
EVGA GTX460 Superclocked Graphics Card
Corsair HX 620 psu...about 5 years old, never "heavily stressed."
(2) Samsung DVD burners
Dell 24" monitor
1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing.
Some gaming, office applications, and, of course, internet use.
2. What YOUR budget is. A price range is acceptable as long as it's not more than a 20% spread
Under $1000
3. What country YOU will be buying YOUR parts from.
US of A, probably either Newegg or Amazon
4. IF YOU have a brand preference. That means, are you an Intel-Fanboy, AMD-Fanboy, ATI-Fanboy, nVidia-Fanboy, Seagate-Fanboy, WD-Fanboy, etc.
Intel processor, ASUS mid-to high end motherboard, nVidia GPU
5. If YOU intend on using any of YOUR current parts, and if so, what those parts are.
Most likely, I'll keep my existing case, HAF 932, PSU, Corsair HX620, (unless I NEED bigger), and if it's compatible, Noctua NH-U12P SE2 CPU Cooler.
7. IF YOU plan on overclocking or run the system at default speeds.
Most likely, just stock speeds, but I want the option to overclock.
8. What resolution will you be using?
1920 x 1080 (I think)
9. WHEN do you plan to build it?
Note that it is usually not cost or time effective to choose your build more than a month before you actually plan to be using it.
HOPEFULLY, within 1-2 months
X. Do you need to purchase any software to go with the system, such as Windows or Blu Ray playback software?
Nope, I SHOULD be good to go.
shopping for the best deals...
My CURRENT build was put together about 2 years ago and is:
Intel i5-760
ASUS P7P55D-E Pro
8 GB Corsair RAM
EVGA GTX460 Superclocked Graphics Card
Corsair HX 620 psu...about 5 years old, never "heavily stressed."
(2) Samsung DVD burners
Dell 24" monitor
1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing.
Some gaming, office applications, and, of course, internet use.
2. What YOUR budget is. A price range is acceptable as long as it's not more than a 20% spread
Under $1000
3. What country YOU will be buying YOUR parts from.
US of A, probably either Newegg or Amazon
4. IF YOU have a brand preference. That means, are you an Intel-Fanboy, AMD-Fanboy, ATI-Fanboy, nVidia-Fanboy, Seagate-Fanboy, WD-Fanboy, etc.
Intel processor, ASUS mid-to high end motherboard, nVidia GPU
5. If YOU intend on using any of YOUR current parts, and if so, what those parts are.
Most likely, I'll keep my existing case, HAF 932, PSU, Corsair HX620, (unless I NEED bigger), and if it's compatible, Noctua NH-U12P SE2 CPU Cooler.
7. IF YOU plan on overclocking or run the system at default speeds.
Most likely, just stock speeds, but I want the option to overclock.
8. What resolution will you be using?
1920 x 1080 (I think)
9. WHEN do you plan to build it?
Note that it is usually not cost or time effective to choose your build more than a month before you actually plan to be using it.
HOPEFULLY, within 1-2 months
X. Do you need to purchase any software to go with the system, such as Windows or Blu Ray playback software?
Nope, I SHOULD be good to go.