Hi everyone!
I'm looking to build a new desktop, upgrading from my 4-year-old Dell Inspiron 6400 laptop. I plan to do a decent chunk of gaming. I also plan to use the machine for photoshop, photo editing, batch RAW editing and conversion, and programming (entering a Comp. Sci. program this year).
My budget is around $1500 all inclusive, after rebates, though it's flexible. No OS is necessary, nor are speakers.
I'd like something that will last for a while, something "future-proof", as they say.
Large storage would be nice, though I can always toss in another HDD when needed.
Overclocking as an option would be nice, though I don't plan to OC this system all that much. Just enough to give it a boost if needed.
If you magicians here can help put together the best system for the money, I would be very grateful!
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Around this week.
BUDGET RANGE: $1500ish after rebates
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming, Photoshop, programming, HD movies, daily usage.
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: OS is not needed. I have 5.1 speakers. Need everything else, including a pretty good gaming mouse and keyboard.
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Nothing specific, though if I can reduce shipping costs, that would help.
PARTS PREFERENCES: Intel i7 would be nice, but not mandatory.
OVERCLOCKING: Eventually, yes.
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: If it's a benefit.
MONITOR RESOLUTION: Widescreen, 1920x1280 at least.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Quiet would be nice, as would lower power consumption. Not critical, however.
I would like something that will last a long time.
Numerous USB ports would be nice. (Is USB 3 all that useful yet?)
High HDD capacity would be a plus.
Thank you greatly!
I'm looking to build a new desktop, upgrading from my 4-year-old Dell Inspiron 6400 laptop. I plan to do a decent chunk of gaming. I also plan to use the machine for photoshop, photo editing, batch RAW editing and conversion, and programming (entering a Comp. Sci. program this year).
My budget is around $1500 all inclusive, after rebates, though it's flexible. No OS is necessary, nor are speakers.
I'd like something that will last for a while, something "future-proof", as they say.
Large storage would be nice, though I can always toss in another HDD when needed.
Overclocking as an option would be nice, though I don't plan to OC this system all that much. Just enough to give it a boost if needed.
If you magicians here can help put together the best system for the money, I would be very grateful!
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Around this week.
BUDGET RANGE: $1500ish after rebates
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming, Photoshop, programming, HD movies, daily usage.
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: OS is not needed. I have 5.1 speakers. Need everything else, including a pretty good gaming mouse and keyboard.
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: Nothing specific, though if I can reduce shipping costs, that would help.
PARTS PREFERENCES: Intel i7 would be nice, but not mandatory.
OVERCLOCKING: Eventually, yes.
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: If it's a benefit.
MONITOR RESOLUTION: Widescreen, 1920x1280 at least.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Quiet would be nice, as would lower power consumption. Not critical, however.
I would like something that will last a long time.
Numerous USB ports would be nice. (Is USB 3 all that useful yet?)
High HDD capacity would be a plus.
Thank you greatly!