Hi guys, I'm looking to build a new computer so I can finally play some -real- games over the summer break. It has been a long time since I last built one and your help in this matter will be much appreciated.
1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing.
Gaming !
Gaming while having lots of apps running(firefox with 30 tabs open, microsoft word, irc client, media player, eclipse IDE and maybe an http server or two).
2. What YOUR budget is. A price range is acceptable as long as it's not more than a 20% spread
My budget is up to 1000 USD (including monitor) and preferably the parts will be purchased by the end of next week.
3. What country YOU will be buying YOUR parts from.
Location is Oahu (main island of Hawaii) but about 2.5 hours away from Honolulu. Planning to buy it through newegg or amazon, recomendation for alternative would be welcome e.g. if anyone knows a great brick and mortar computer shop in Oahu.
4. IF YOU have a brand preference.
I am an AMD/ATI fanboi.
5. If YOU intend on using any of YOUR current parts, and if so, what those parts are.
I do have some parts that I would prefer to use to minimize the cost :
Several week ago I bought a Mini-tower Dell Optiplex 755 with Q6600 (2.4Ghz) and has 2GB of DDR2 RAM for just 50 bucks. I understand that upgrading the PSU and RAM is imperative if I were to continue using the box as main gaming rig. An upgrade of the case might also be required (from researching in the internet, only 1-slot graphic card can fit in it). Another option would be to just use this thing for linux and build everything for scratch. I dont know if Q6600 would bottleneck current crop of games tho.
A slow WD Green Caviar 1.5 TB hard drive but I will need another hard drive, I am thinking of a Samsung 1 TB Spinpoint F3.
I will need to also buy a monitor, I am currently using my friend's and he is going to sell it soon. The total height of the monitor cannot be more than 17 inches due to space concern.
7. IF YOU plan on overclocking or run the system at default speeds.
Some moderate overclocking (around 20%) to maximize performance for the same amount of bucks spent would be awesome but not critical.
8. What resolution YOU plan on gaming with.
The native resolution of the monitor you recommend.
9. WHEN do you plan to build it?
Planning to order it between Monday to Friday next week.
There you go guys ! Thanks in advance !! :biggrin:
PS
At this point gaming performance is not as critical as having a great monitor that fit my tiny desk. I can do upgrades later on.
PPS
I usually play RPG games. Strategy games from Paradox are also my thing. I play FPS from time to time. I have just read a bit about bit coin mining so if its a real deal then I would be interested.
1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing.
Gaming !
Gaming while having lots of apps running(firefox with 30 tabs open, microsoft word, irc client, media player, eclipse IDE and maybe an http server or two).
2. What YOUR budget is. A price range is acceptable as long as it's not more than a 20% spread
My budget is up to 1000 USD (including monitor) and preferably the parts will be purchased by the end of next week.
3. What country YOU will be buying YOUR parts from.
Location is Oahu (main island of Hawaii) but about 2.5 hours away from Honolulu. Planning to buy it through newegg or amazon, recomendation for alternative would be welcome e.g. if anyone knows a great brick and mortar computer shop in Oahu.
4. IF YOU have a brand preference.
I am an AMD/ATI fanboi.
5. If YOU intend on using any of YOUR current parts, and if so, what those parts are.
I do have some parts that I would prefer to use to minimize the cost :
Several week ago I bought a Mini-tower Dell Optiplex 755 with Q6600 (2.4Ghz) and has 2GB of DDR2 RAM for just 50 bucks. I understand that upgrading the PSU and RAM is imperative if I were to continue using the box as main gaming rig. An upgrade of the case might also be required (from researching in the internet, only 1-slot graphic card can fit in it). Another option would be to just use this thing for linux and build everything for scratch. I dont know if Q6600 would bottleneck current crop of games tho.
A slow WD Green Caviar 1.5 TB hard drive but I will need another hard drive, I am thinking of a Samsung 1 TB Spinpoint F3.
I will need to also buy a monitor, I am currently using my friend's and he is going to sell it soon. The total height of the monitor cannot be more than 17 inches due to space concern.
7. IF YOU plan on overclocking or run the system at default speeds.
Some moderate overclocking (around 20%) to maximize performance for the same amount of bucks spent would be awesome but not critical.
8. What resolution YOU plan on gaming with.
The native resolution of the monitor you recommend.
9. WHEN do you plan to build it?
Planning to order it between Monday to Friday next week.
There you go guys ! Thanks in advance !! :biggrin:
PS
At this point gaming performance is not as critical as having a great monitor that fit my tiny desk. I can do upgrades later on.
PPS
I usually play RPG games. Strategy games from Paradox are also my thing. I play FPS from time to time. I have just read a bit about bit coin mining so if its a real deal then I would be interested.
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