1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing.
Games primarily. Will also use it for some citrix to access electronic medical records.
2. What YOUR budget is. A price range is acceptable as long as it's not more than a 20% spread
600-700 US dollars
3. What country YOU will be buying YOUR parts from.
US - would prefer to buy pre-built
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.
no brand preference
6. If YOU intend on using any of YOUR current parts, and if so, what those parts are.
no current parts to use
7. IF YOU plan on overclocking or run the system at default speeds.
default
8. What resolution, not monitor size, will you be using?
1280x1020
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.
want to buy now
10. Do you need to purchase any software to go with the system, such as Windows or Blu Ray playback software?
will need windows
And yes, I can definitely make a trip to the Philly microcenter but I am not there now. I work in southern Virginia so I'd prefer to order something online if possible. Thanks guys!