Approximate Purchase Date: Within 2 weeks.
Budget Range: $1600 (before Rebates) no more than...$1800! (after Rebates)
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming - Movies/Netflix - Surfing the Internet.
Are you buying a monitor: Yes! I'd like to have a 27" 1440p, IPS monitor. 144hz is optional, unless you think I should get 144hz for my games.
Parts to Upgrade: This is mostly a new build but I will be re-using:
RAM - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233144 ] CORSAIR VENGEANCE 8GB [/url]
PSU - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139006 ] CORSAIR 750W [/url]
CASE FAN/COOLER - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099 ] COOLER MASTER HYPER EVO 212 [/url]
If I need to upgrade from any of these, feel free to post a recommendation!
Do you need to buy OS: Yes! I've been using Windows 7, I guess it's about time to upgrade anyway. Windows 10. Here's one that I need opinions on. http://www.amazon.com/Windows-Professional-Builder-Refurbished-Installation/dp/B00LG242A0?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_sfl_title_2&smid=ABS0ZPMP59U4Q ] Windows 7 Pro, Refurbished PC Install.[/url] It upgrades to Win 10 PRO! Should I purchase?
-Please note that if you're using an OEM license of Windows, you will need a new one when buying a new motherboard.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg (I've got Premier), Amazon & Microcenter (Los Angeles) about an hour away.
Location: Carlsbad, CA, USA
Parts Preferences: I'd prefer AMD's Freesync for video cards since IPS monitors are cheaper than nVidia's Gsync IPS monitors. If you think otherwise please do comment! I can be swayed and will take it into consideration!
Other than that I have no preference.
Overclocking: No.
SLI or Crossfire: More than likely no.
Your Monitor Resolution: 2560 x 1440
Additional Comments:
I do NOT want a full tower case.
Do NOT want fancy bling/LED lighting.
Preferably a quiet PC.
Black color, windowed is preferable.
Simple, practical design.
I was thinking of something like this:
Fractal Design MicroATX or
Fractal Design R5
Additional Comments GAMES: I am hoping to have a build that can play Very High settings or High settings with smooth framerates the variety of games I plan to play. From:
Open World - Witcher 3, Far Cry, GTA V, Crysis 3
Strategy - Total War Series (Rome 2, Shogun, etc), Anno 2070
FPS - CS GO, Battlefield, Rainbow Six Siege
I know not all games posted will get VERY HIGH/MAX settings but I'd like to get it pretty high with smooth frame rates.
-(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)
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: I've been on a gaming laptop for 3+ years now and it's starting to fall behind. Also been wanting to build a awesome gaming PC again.
-Include a list of any parts you have already selected with descriptively labeled links for parts. Please do not post only links.
PARTS: I have already bought:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823816057 ] Corsair K70 - $99 [/url]
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820211983 ] SSD 128GB - $40 [/url]
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822149408 ] HDD 3TB - $90[/url]
And what I will be re-using:
RAM - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233144 ] CORSAIR VENGEANCE 8GB [/url]
PSU - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139006 ] CORSAIR 750W [/url]
CASE FAN/COOLER - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099 ] COOLER MASTER HYPER EVO 212 [/url]
I don't plan to use any other parts of my last PC, it has 5+ year old parts that probably won't meet my requirements. The tower is also a bit dated (NZXT Guardian 921).
Final Comments: I know it's kinda long but thanks for reading and posting!
Budget Range: $1600 (before Rebates) no more than...$1800! (after Rebates)
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming - Movies/Netflix - Surfing the Internet.
Are you buying a monitor: Yes! I'd like to have a 27" 1440p, IPS monitor. 144hz is optional, unless you think I should get 144hz for my games.
Parts to Upgrade: This is mostly a new build but I will be re-using:
RAM - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233144 ] CORSAIR VENGEANCE 8GB [/url]
PSU - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139006 ] CORSAIR 750W [/url]
CASE FAN/COOLER - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099 ] COOLER MASTER HYPER EVO 212 [/url]
If I need to upgrade from any of these, feel free to post a recommendation!
Do you need to buy OS: Yes! I've been using Windows 7, I guess it's about time to upgrade anyway. Windows 10. Here's one that I need opinions on. http://www.amazon.com/Windows-Professional-Builder-Refurbished-Installation/dp/B00LG242A0?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_sfl_title_2&smid=ABS0ZPMP59U4Q ] Windows 7 Pro, Refurbished PC Install.[/url] It upgrades to Win 10 PRO! Should I purchase?
-Please note that if you're using an OEM license of Windows, you will need a new one when buying a new motherboard.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg (I've got Premier), Amazon & Microcenter (Los Angeles) about an hour away.
Location: Carlsbad, CA, USA
Parts Preferences: I'd prefer AMD's Freesync for video cards since IPS monitors are cheaper than nVidia's Gsync IPS monitors. If you think otherwise please do comment! I can be swayed and will take it into consideration!
Other than that I have no preference.
Overclocking: No.
SLI or Crossfire: More than likely no.
Your Monitor Resolution: 2560 x 1440
Additional Comments:
I do NOT want a full tower case.
Do NOT want fancy bling/LED lighting.
Preferably a quiet PC.
Black color, windowed is preferable.
Simple, practical design.
I was thinking of something like this:
Fractal Design MicroATX or
Fractal Design R5
Additional Comments GAMES: I am hoping to have a build that can play Very High settings or High settings with smooth framerates the variety of games I plan to play. From:
Open World - Witcher 3, Far Cry, GTA V, Crysis 3
Strategy - Total War Series (Rome 2, Shogun, etc), Anno 2070
FPS - CS GO, Battlefield, Rainbow Six Siege
I know not all games posted will get VERY HIGH/MAX settings but I'd like to get it pretty high with smooth frame rates.
-(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)
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: I've been on a gaming laptop for 3+ years now and it's starting to fall behind. Also been wanting to build a awesome gaming PC again.
-Include a list of any parts you have already selected with descriptively labeled links for parts. Please do not post only links.
PARTS: I have already bought:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16823816057 ] Corsair K70 - $99 [/url]
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820211983 ] SSD 128GB - $40 [/url]
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822149408 ] HDD 3TB - $90[/url]
And what I will be re-using:
RAM - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820233144 ] CORSAIR VENGEANCE 8GB [/url]
PSU - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139006 ] CORSAIR 750W [/url]
CASE FAN/COOLER - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103099 ] COOLER MASTER HYPER EVO 212 [/url]
I don't plan to use any other parts of my last PC, it has 5+ year old parts that probably won't meet my requirements. The tower is also a bit dated (NZXT Guardian 921).
Final Comments: I know it's kinda long but thanks for reading and posting!
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