Hey guys. You were all extremely helpful with my last build so I am hoping for some direction again. I have built probably 10 pcs, so I am familiar with the process but I haven't stayed up on brands and where the price/performance sweet spots are. My brother is asking me to build him a new PC and I would like to maximize his $$.
1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing.
Gaming...and just general media, Internet, etc.
2. What YOUR budget is. A price range is acceptable as long as it's not more than a 20% spread
$1500
3. What country YOU will be buying YOUR parts from.
US
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.
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.
I want this to be an intel processor build. I tend to prefer nVidia, but I'm not opposed to ATI cards.
6. If YOU intend on using any of YOUR current parts, and if so, what those parts are.
Fresh build. Not reusing anything.
7. IF YOU plan on overclocking or run the system at default speeds.
No over clocking. Looking for good performance, but long term stability.
8. What resolution, not monitor size, will you be using?
1920x1080 at the moment, but he may go higher.
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.
Immediately
X. Do you need to purchase any software to go with the system, such as Windows or Blu Ray playback software?
Windows 7 planned for the OS. No other software requirements.
He has requested:
A cool, but quiet case.
SSD drive plus a 1 tb storage drive. He doesn't download a lot of media so 1tb is plenty for his needs.
At least 8 gigs ram. (Is any more than that even useful at this time?)
The other thing to point out is that he does NOT upgrade PCs often or even bother changing out parts. His current PC that I built for him he used for 10 years. So the goal is to make the most of his $1500 with "upgrading" parts later not a point of interest.
I look forward to your recommendations. Thank you!
1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing.
Gaming...and just general media, Internet, etc.
2. What YOUR budget is. A price range is acceptable as long as it's not more than a 20% spread
$1500
3. What country YOU will be buying YOUR parts from.
US
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.
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.
I want this to be an intel processor build. I tend to prefer nVidia, but I'm not opposed to ATI cards.
6. If YOU intend on using any of YOUR current parts, and if so, what those parts are.
Fresh build. Not reusing anything.
7. IF YOU plan on overclocking or run the system at default speeds.
No over clocking. Looking for good performance, but long term stability.
8. What resolution, not monitor size, will you be using?
1920x1080 at the moment, but he may go higher.
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.
Immediately
X. Do you need to purchase any software to go with the system, such as Windows or Blu Ray playback software?
Windows 7 planned for the OS. No other software requirements.
He has requested:
A cool, but quiet case.
SSD drive plus a 1 tb storage drive. He doesn't download a lot of media so 1tb is plenty for his needs.
At least 8 gigs ram. (Is any more than that even useful at this time?)
The other thing to point out is that he does NOT upgrade PCs often or even bother changing out parts. His current PC that I built for him he used for 10 years. So the goal is to make the most of his $1500 with "upgrading" parts later not a point of interest.
I look forward to your recommendations. Thank you!
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