Made a post before asking what to look for and am now trying to build a pc instead of finding a prebuilt one (will save $ in the long run by upgrading only specific components when needed right?)
I've never built a computer and am having ridiculous trouble comparing various components. Figured I'd asked the experts ;-)
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: end of summer
BUDGET RANGE: $500-$600 after rebate
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: multitasking (just a boat load of programs that need flawless switching between/fast loading), gaming (hopefully be able to run GTAIV - not a priority though)
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: keyboard, mouse, speakers, OS
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: doesn't matter. balance cheap/reliable
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA
PARTS PREFERENCES: 500GB+ HD
OVERCLOCKING: if needed
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: ?
MONITOR RESOLUTION: currently have dual monitors(1280x1024), plan to buy a nice HD 20"+ monitor - don't have a specific one in mind, but it will be playing HD movies as well as multitasking (<$200 range) so everything should run smooth on that too
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I have loads of programs open and need a computer that can a) open programs fast and b) switch between them seamlessly.
I LOVE music and spend most of my day listening to music. My speakers are Logitech z-2300 and headphones are Senn HD280PRO. I don't know if sound card was included in the above builds, but I need something that wouldn't put my speakers to waste.
I play the occasional game but it isn't necessary. IMO, the most advanced graphics card I would need should run GTAIV (at least smoothly on low graphics).
Also, I'm not a fan of a light up case. I might be leaving it on overnight in my room and the less light/noise it produces would be ideal, but performance and cost take precedence.
Would be great if the build allowed for easy/cheap upgrades in the future.
Thanks in advance,
Oleg
I've never built a computer and am having ridiculous trouble comparing various components. Figured I'd asked the experts ;-)
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: end of summer
BUDGET RANGE: $500-$600 after rebate
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: multitasking (just a boat load of programs that need flawless switching between/fast loading), gaming (hopefully be able to run GTAIV - not a priority though)
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: keyboard, mouse, speakers, OS
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: doesn't matter. balance cheap/reliable
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA
PARTS PREFERENCES: 500GB+ HD
OVERCLOCKING: if needed
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: ?
MONITOR RESOLUTION: currently have dual monitors(1280x1024), plan to buy a nice HD 20"+ monitor - don't have a specific one in mind, but it will be playing HD movies as well as multitasking (<$200 range) so everything should run smooth on that too
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I have loads of programs open and need a computer that can a) open programs fast and b) switch between them seamlessly.
I LOVE music and spend most of my day listening to music. My speakers are Logitech z-2300 and headphones are Senn HD280PRO. I don't know if sound card was included in the above builds, but I need something that wouldn't put my speakers to waste.
I play the occasional game but it isn't necessary. IMO, the most advanced graphics card I would need should run GTAIV (at least smoothly on low graphics).
Also, I'm not a fan of a light up case. I might be leaving it on overnight in my room and the less light/noise it produces would be ideal, but performance and cost take precedence.
Would be great if the build allowed for easy/cheap upgrades in the future.
Thanks in advance,
Oleg
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