Approximate Purchase Date: e.g.: this week (the closer the better)
This week
Budget Range: (e.g.: 300-400) Before / After Rebates; Before / After Shipping
I would like to keep in the $1000-$1200 range, but I want to get my money's worth. Might be able to go over with peripherals.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: (e.g.: Folding@Home, gaming, surfing the internet, watching movies)
gaming, schoolwork, livestreaming, watching movies
Are you buying a monitor: Yes / No
Yes
Parts to Upgrade: (e.g.: CPU, mobo, RAM) **Include Power Supply Make & Model If Re-using**
Everything
Do you need to buy OS: Yes / No
Please note that if you're using an OEM license of Windows, you will need a new one when buying a new motherboard.
Yes
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: (e.g.: newegg.com, ncix.com -- to show us selection & pricing)
newegg.com/ncix.com/amazon.com whichever has the best deal.
Location: City, State/Region, Country - we need to know where these parts are being assembled and whether there are good store-only deals available
Near Green Bay Wisconsin, not near a Microcenter at all.
Parts Preferences: by brand or type (e.g.: I would like to upgrade to Intel CPU)
Windows 8
Overclocking: Yes / No / Maybe
Maybe, haven't decided yet, but it would be nice to have the option.
SLI or Crossfire: Yes / No / Maybe
Maybe in the future, but I will likely just need to upgrade by then.
Your Monitor Resolution: (e.g.: 1024x768, 1280x1024, 1440x900, 1600x1200, 1680x1050, 1920x1080, 1920x1200 or if you're upgrading please state what you'd want to get)
1920x1080
Additional Comments: (e.g.: Need to have a window and lots of bling, I would like a quiet PC. Please also list specific software or games you're using)
I would like a case with a window (preferably), and a system that will stay cool.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: (e.g. I'm having trouble running game X or my PSU broke)
My laptop monitor died on me, and I always wanted a gaming PC, so now is my chance.
This week
Budget Range: (e.g.: 300-400) Before / After Rebates; Before / After Shipping
I would like to keep in the $1000-$1200 range, but I want to get my money's worth. Might be able to go over with peripherals.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: (e.g.: Folding@Home, gaming, surfing the internet, watching movies)
gaming, schoolwork, livestreaming, watching movies
Are you buying a monitor: Yes / No
Yes
Parts to Upgrade: (e.g.: CPU, mobo, RAM) **Include Power Supply Make & Model If Re-using**
Everything
Do you need to buy OS: Yes / No
Please note that if you're using an OEM license of Windows, you will need a new one when buying a new motherboard.
Yes
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: (e.g.: newegg.com, ncix.com -- to show us selection & pricing)
newegg.com/ncix.com/amazon.com whichever has the best deal.
Location: City, State/Region, Country - we need to know where these parts are being assembled and whether there are good store-only deals available
Near Green Bay Wisconsin, not near a Microcenter at all.
Parts Preferences: by brand or type (e.g.: I would like to upgrade to Intel CPU)
Windows 8
Overclocking: Yes / No / Maybe
Maybe, haven't decided yet, but it would be nice to have the option.
SLI or Crossfire: Yes / No / Maybe
Maybe in the future, but I will likely just need to upgrade by then.
Your Monitor Resolution: (e.g.: 1024x768, 1280x1024, 1440x900, 1600x1200, 1680x1050, 1920x1080, 1920x1200 or if you're upgrading please state what you'd want to get)
1920x1080
Additional Comments: (e.g.: Need to have a window and lots of bling, I would like a quiet PC. Please also list specific software or games you're using)
I would like a case with a window (preferably), and a system that will stay cool.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: (e.g. I'm having trouble running game X or my PSU broke)
My laptop monitor died on me, and I always wanted a gaming PC, so now is my chance.