I haven't built a computer in years so I pretty unsure about what is trending. I was hoping you lovely helpful people could give me some suggestions. I answered the suggested questions below, but here are a few points that are important to me as well:
Feel free to ask for any further clarification.
1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing.
I have use Revit which is pretty RAM intensive. Other than than that, I like to use a lot of 3D programs: ZBrush, 3DS Max, Modo, Photoshop, &c. I don't game too much, but I would like to be able to play some games at at least mid range settings should I want to.
2. What YOUR budget is. A price range is acceptable as long as it's not more than a 20% spread
Sine this for my work, I can justify spending a decent amount. Somewhere between $1000-2500
3. What country YOU will be buying YOUR parts from.
I'm in the US, so continental states are fine. I feel dirty saying this, but buying from outside California saves me about 10% in sales tax so...
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.
Intel fanboy. I have a superstition about buying a motherboard and GPU from the same manufacturer will reduce compatibility issues.
6. If YOU intend on using any of YOUR current parts, and if so, what those parts are.
I have a few Lian Li mid-towers in the garage, but they aren't necessary, especially if there is a way to reduce noise otherwise.
7. IF YOU plan on overclocking or run the system at default speeds.
I don't plan on overclocking
8. What resolution, not monitor size, will you be using?
idk, let's say 4k to be safe
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.
As soon as possible
10. Do you need to purchase any software to go with the system, such as Windows or Blu Ray playback software?
Basic Windows
- I'm shooting for a price range of $1500-$2500
- I need to have at least 16+ gigs of RAM
- As silent as reasonably possible, I don't want to build a water cooler setup though
- Probably need an i7 of some type
- I have a habit of filling hard drives, so probably at least 3 terabytes
Feel free to ask for any further clarification.1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing.
I have use Revit which is pretty RAM intensive. Other than than that, I like to use a lot of 3D programs: ZBrush, 3DS Max, Modo, Photoshop, &c. I don't game too much, but I would like to be able to play some games at at least mid range settings should I want to.
2. What YOUR budget is. A price range is acceptable as long as it's not more than a 20% spread
Sine this for my work, I can justify spending a decent amount. Somewhere between $1000-2500
3. What country YOU will be buying YOUR parts from.
I'm in the US, so continental states are fine. I feel dirty saying this, but buying from outside California saves me about 10% in sales tax so...
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.
Intel fanboy. I have a superstition about buying a motherboard and GPU from the same manufacturer will reduce compatibility issues.
6. If YOU intend on using any of YOUR current parts, and if so, what those parts are.
I have a few Lian Li mid-towers in the garage, but they aren't necessary, especially if there is a way to reduce noise otherwise.
7. IF YOU plan on overclocking or run the system at default speeds.
I don't plan on overclocking
8. What resolution, not monitor size, will you be using?
idk, let's say 4k to be safe
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.
As soon as possible
10. Do you need to purchase any software to go with the system, such as Windows or Blu Ray playback software?
Basic Windows
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