- Sep 6, 2013
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Hi all, currently using a build I made in 2014 (with the help of this forum 
), and while it has served me well I'm definitely starting to have to lower settings more and more and some new titles are not playable. Looking for something that can run current titles at relatively high settings and will hopefully last a decent amount of time before being unable to run new stuff.
Approximate Purchase Date: Can realistically start buying now, though it isn't exactly an emergency purchase if there's some sale I should wait on or cool new parts releasing in a few weeks.
Budget Range: Aiming for $2500 CAD. If something stretches that a bit and is super worth it I'm willing to consider.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming is #1 by far. Besides that, general use, web browsing, maybe software dev but nothing heavy and that's usually on other machines.
Are you buying a monitor: Not at this time. Recently picked up a used 4k monitor for next to nothing. Might invest in something with higher refresh in future.
Parts to Upgrade: Everything/not looking to reuse any parts as they're all pretty old at this point.
Do you need to buy OS: No
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: No preference. as long as it ships to or is in Toronto.
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Parts Preferences: I'm more familiar with Nvidia graphics cards but I'm not married to them by any means, happy to consider any brand as long as it's reputable.
Overclocking: No, unless necessary
SLI or Crossfire: No, unless necessary
Your Monitor Resolution: Primary is 4k with a 1080p secondary monitor, will eventually upgrade, might go for a higher refresh rate 2k at some point but not 100% decided.
Additional Comments: No specific comments. It should run games on steam and the like, and not melt, that's about it.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: 2014 build is reaching the end of its life, want to be able to play new games coming out at non-crappy settings.
Thanks in advance for your time, this forum was a big help with my last build.
), and while it has served me well I'm definitely starting to have to lower settings more and more and some new titles are not playable. Looking for something that can run current titles at relatively high settings and will hopefully last a decent amount of time before being unable to run new stuff.Approximate Purchase Date: Can realistically start buying now, though it isn't exactly an emergency purchase if there's some sale I should wait on or cool new parts releasing in a few weeks.
Budget Range: Aiming for $2500 CAD. If something stretches that a bit and is super worth it I'm willing to consider.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming is #1 by far. Besides that, general use, web browsing, maybe software dev but nothing heavy and that's usually on other machines.
Are you buying a monitor: Not at this time. Recently picked up a used 4k monitor for next to nothing. Might invest in something with higher refresh in future.
Parts to Upgrade: Everything/not looking to reuse any parts as they're all pretty old at this point.
Do you need to buy OS: No
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: No preference. as long as it ships to or is in Toronto.
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Parts Preferences: I'm more familiar with Nvidia graphics cards but I'm not married to them by any means, happy to consider any brand as long as it's reputable.
Overclocking: No, unless necessary
SLI or Crossfire: No, unless necessary
Your Monitor Resolution: Primary is 4k with a 1080p secondary monitor, will eventually upgrade, might go for a higher refresh rate 2k at some point but not 100% decided.
Additional Comments: No specific comments. It should run games on steam and the like, and not melt, that's about it.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: 2014 build is reaching the end of its life, want to be able to play new games coming out at non-crappy settings.
Thanks in advance for your time, this forum was a big help with my last build.
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