It's been about 10 years since my last build, and I've essentially been out of the loop the entire time. Look for some advice for a new build:
Answers to the standard questions:
1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing.
Mostly general working tasks. No regular photo/video editing, but if I do occasionally run into the need for it. Used to do some gaming, but nothing crazy. I'd like to get back into it a little bit, but I'm not looking to run max settings or anything nuts. I would like to try VR eventually with this build (when the price drops a bit).
2. What YOUR budget is. A price range is acceptable as long as it's not more than a 20% spread
$750 would be nice, no more than $1,000.
3. What country YOU will be buying YOUR parts from.
Canada, that dollar tho.
4. IF you're buying parts OUTSIDE the US, please post a link to the vendor you'll be buying from.
We can't be expected to scour the internet on your behalf, chasing down deals in your specific country... Again, help us, help YOU.
I'll do the shopping 🙂
5. IF YOU have a brand preference. That means, are you an Intel-Fanboy, AMD-Fanboy, ATI-Fanboy, nVidia-Fanboy, Seagate-Fanboy, WD-Fanboy, etc.
Couldn't care less.
6. If YOU intend on using any of YOUR current parts, and if so, what those parts are.
Nope, all new baby.
7. IF YOU plan on overclocking or run the system at default speeds.
Nope.
8. What resolution, not monitor size, will you be using?
Also shopping for new monitors, so I'm not sure yet, some sort of dual monitor setup 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.
ASAP, main desktop just died last night.
10. Do you need to purchase any software to go with the system, such as Windows or Blu Ray playback software?
Nope.
One last detail, I am planning on going with an mini-ITX rig (going to be a big change from my current full-ATX tower lol). I value cases with a good design (always had Antec cases and they've never let me down, but I'm open to other brands). Thanks all! 🙂
**EDIT**: I don't need a huge SSD, something around 300GB should work (I have a NAS already). Also feel free to disagree or give any criticism if something seems unreasonable (e.g. no way to build something like this for the budget, or mini-ITX are unreliable, avoid them etc...Like I said, I've been out of the loop for awhile so I'm trying to play catch-up).
Answers to the standard questions:
1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing.
Mostly general working tasks. No regular photo/video editing, but if I do occasionally run into the need for it. Used to do some gaming, but nothing crazy. I'd like to get back into it a little bit, but I'm not looking to run max settings or anything nuts. I would like to try VR eventually with this build (when the price drops a bit).
2. What YOUR budget is. A price range is acceptable as long as it's not more than a 20% spread
$750 would be nice, no more than $1,000.
3. What country YOU will be buying YOUR parts from.
Canada, that dollar tho.
4. IF you're buying parts OUTSIDE the US, please post a link to the vendor you'll be buying from.
We can't be expected to scour the internet on your behalf, chasing down deals in your specific country... Again, help us, help YOU.
I'll do the shopping 🙂
5. IF YOU have a brand preference. That means, are you an Intel-Fanboy, AMD-Fanboy, ATI-Fanboy, nVidia-Fanboy, Seagate-Fanboy, WD-Fanboy, etc.
Couldn't care less.
6. If YOU intend on using any of YOUR current parts, and if so, what those parts are.
Nope, all new baby.
7. IF YOU plan on overclocking or run the system at default speeds.
Nope.
8. What resolution, not monitor size, will you be using?
Also shopping for new monitors, so I'm not sure yet, some sort of dual monitor setup 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.
ASAP, main desktop just died last night.
10. Do you need to purchase any software to go with the system, such as Windows or Blu Ray playback software?
Nope.
One last detail, I am planning on going with an mini-ITX rig (going to be a big change from my current full-ATX tower lol). I value cases with a good design (always had Antec cases and they've never let me down, but I'm open to other brands). Thanks all! 🙂
**EDIT**: I don't need a huge SSD, something around 300GB should work (I have a NAS already). Also feel free to disagree or give any criticism if something seems unreasonable (e.g. no way to build something like this for the budget, or mini-ITX are unreliable, avoid them etc...Like I said, I've been out of the loop for awhile so I'm trying to play catch-up).
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