Hey guys,
I miss having a desktop and want advice on the best bang for your buck on a new build with a budget of 700-800 (the lower the better.) I need something to last me at least 4 years and in those 4 years be well suited for future gaming. I don't need to play games at high performance settings, medium would be fine with me as I don't have time to game as much anymore (unfortunately). I want something that will be built for gaming and entertainment mainly. I was thinking Z68 so I have the option of upgrading CPU in the next 2 years if i need to.
Approximate Purchase Date: by next week
Budget Range: (700-800) Before / After Rebates
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming/Entertainment,
Country: USA
Parts Preferences: Asus Mobo since it is highly regarded and Intel CPU. Everything else I want something that is trusted and will not fail
Overclocking: Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe, i want a GPU that will last me at least 2 years
Monitor Resolution: for now enough for 1920x1200
Additional Comments: Windows 7, I would like room to upgrade to ivy bridge, Please make case/fan/PSU recommendations as I don't have much experience in that.
I know my budget might be low but it is limited due to me being a student. However, I do care about quality and would like get tested, high quality hardware that fits my budget.
I want something that is somewhat future proof.
Thanks again
I miss having a desktop and want advice on the best bang for your buck on a new build with a budget of 700-800 (the lower the better.) I need something to last me at least 4 years and in those 4 years be well suited for future gaming. I don't need to play games at high performance settings, medium would be fine with me as I don't have time to game as much anymore (unfortunately). I want something that will be built for gaming and entertainment mainly. I was thinking Z68 so I have the option of upgrading CPU in the next 2 years if i need to.
Approximate Purchase Date: by next week
Budget Range: (700-800) Before / After Rebates
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming/Entertainment,
Country: USA
Parts Preferences: Asus Mobo since it is highly regarded and Intel CPU. Everything else I want something that is trusted and will not fail
Overclocking: Maybe
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe, i want a GPU that will last me at least 2 years
Monitor Resolution: for now enough for 1920x1200
Additional Comments: Windows 7, I would like room to upgrade to ivy bridge, Please make case/fan/PSU recommendations as I don't have much experience in that.
I know my budget might be low but it is limited due to me being a student. However, I do care about quality and would like get tested, high quality hardware that fits my budget.
I want something that is somewhat future proof.
Thanks again