Hey Tom's Hardware, I'm back!
Approximately 6 years ago I asked you guys to help me make a machine with a $800~ dollar budget and it has lasted me 6 years, and is still going strong!
However I am back and needed a new computer since I currently can't play the game Star Citizen, which is coming out next year (hopefully).
I need your help again. Thanks!
Approximate Purchase Date: Between Dec 2nd and Jan-2nd
Budget Range: $1400 Before Rebates/ $800-900 After Rebates/Shipping.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming. Build needed for Star Citizen when it comes out. I'm a long time backer that has never been able to play in the Alpha yet cause my computer is too old.
Are you buying a monitor: No
Parts to Upgrade: I will harvest my Old data 1TB HD, and my DVD drive. I'll need a 128gig min SSD for my main drive.
Do you need to buy OS: No.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: I have a $50 giftcard for Newegg.com. Other then that I have no preference.
Location: Colfax, WA. USA.
Parts Preferences: No Preference. I7's sure look nice but I trust the pro's on this site.
Overclocking: Not Necessary. Maybe at a later date.
SLI or Crossfire: Not sure...
Your Monitor Resolution: 1680x1050 but will go to 1920x1080 later.
Additional Comments: I am probably the least astetic person you will ever meet, so "bling" and shiney little lights I don't care about. Infact I am actually against LED's cause they are so bright.
I really only need 8 gigs to start out. No more then that. I will get more at a later time but 8 is fine to start with.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: My current computer is 6 years old and I want to eventually play Star Citizen.
Approximately 6 years ago I asked you guys to help me make a machine with a $800~ dollar budget and it has lasted me 6 years, and is still going strong!
However I am back and needed a new computer since I currently can't play the game Star Citizen, which is coming out next year (hopefully).
I need your help again. Thanks!
Approximate Purchase Date: Between Dec 2nd and Jan-2nd
Budget Range: $1400 Before Rebates/ $800-900 After Rebates/Shipping.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming. Build needed for Star Citizen when it comes out. I'm a long time backer that has never been able to play in the Alpha yet cause my computer is too old.
Are you buying a monitor: No
Parts to Upgrade: I will harvest my Old data 1TB HD, and my DVD drive. I'll need a 128gig min SSD for my main drive.
Do you need to buy OS: No.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: I have a $50 giftcard for Newegg.com. Other then that I have no preference.
Location: Colfax, WA. USA.
Parts Preferences: No Preference. I7's sure look nice but I trust the pro's on this site.
Overclocking: Not Necessary. Maybe at a later date.
SLI or Crossfire: Not sure...
Your Monitor Resolution: 1680x1050 but will go to 1920x1080 later.
Additional Comments: I am probably the least astetic person you will ever meet, so "bling" and shiney little lights I don't care about. Infact I am actually against LED's cause they are so bright.
I really only need 8 gigs to start out. No more then that. I will get more at a later time but 8 is fine to start with.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: My current computer is 6 years old and I want to eventually play Star Citizen.