Recent content by ryancoker36

Thank you. I was trying to muddle through PCpartpicker's build simulator today with LaFong's recommendations when IRL happened.

I bought it as an emergency buy of sorts. I needed something cheap, and in a hurry, since the laptop I'd been using had it's charging port break.

dell SE198WFP, 1440 X 900, 59.887 Hz. 8-bit, RGB, standard dynamic range And the closest Micro Center is 200 miles away, in Georgia. I live in South Carolina.

I play a couple of browser games on my current PC, but otherwise use it for reading and browsing. My gaming activities are almost exclusively console and handheld-based. Hence my seeking advice now on getting something better.

Max Dollars: 1500 Monitor: Already owned Windows: Likely need to buy Preferred vendors: None, though I am more familiar with Amazon and Newegg. Preconcieved notions: None.

Hewlett-Packard HP Compaq Elite 8300 SFF

Between my father's experience in upgrading his own PCs, and the more tech-savvy of my social circle, I can probably make do when it comes to putting it together. You're right that I'm not looking for high-end parts, just "Good enough" for the moment, and with a reasonable ability to upgrade in...

I have never built a desktop before, though my father has some experience, and I have no idea how to go about selecting parts, etc. I simply don't know what's current or where to go to find out. I have been directed at PCpartspicker.com for simulated builds, though my aforementioned ignorance...

Hello all. I have currently found 2 pre-built desktops on newegg.com that I'm considering for purchase as a new gaming desktop, and I'd like some reviews/advice on them. My budget is $1500 USD. I haven't really seen any new games that I'd like to buy for PC, but I'm using the recommended system...