I think most people know about Best Buy's employee discount, so that is what i am trying to do. A friend of a friend said the discount isn't that good, but i don't know what he was comparing it to, how else can you get electronics cheap besides owning a retail store, buying a ton, or buying used products through ebay that likely have no or a lot shorter warranty? Intelretailedge is another thing i was thinking of too.
Approximate Purchase Date: e.g.: this week (the closer the better)
Within a week
Budget Range: (e.g.: 300-400) Before / After Rebates; Before / After Shipping
$2000-$8000 (But within reason, i am now willing to spend more on the mobo, was a little surprised when i was suggested a board that was almost $500, but i don't plan on changing my cpu or mobo for 1-7 years, rest i may change 1-5 years later, all depends)
System Usage from Most to Least Important: (e.g.: Folding@Home, gaming, surfing the internet, watching movies)
Adobe software, other productivity programs, having multiple programs open, video editing and rendering, coding, unreal engine, streaming on twitch/youtube/etc.
Are you buying a monitor: Yes / No
Yes
Parts to Upgrade: (e.g.: CPU, mobo, RAM) Include Power Supply Make & Model If Re-using
I currently have a 3050, not sure if i should upgrade to the 4070 ti or 4080 mainly due to their size, not being pci-e 5 like they said they would be, possibility of their prices dropping, etc. Upgrading everything else.
Do you need to buy OS: Yes / No
Yes
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: (e.g.: newegg.com, ncix.com -- to show us selection & pricing)
bestbuy.com
Location: City, State/Region, Country - we need to know where these parts are being assembled and whether there are good store-only deals available
Dearborn, MI, USA
Parts Preferences: by brand or type (e.g.: I would like to upgrade to Intel CPU)
Intel
Overclocking: Yes / No / Maybe
Maybe in the future
SLI or Crossfire: Yes / No / Maybe
Not sure
Your Monitor Resolution: (e.g.: 1024x768, 1280x1024, 1440x900, 1600x1200, 1680x1050, 1920x1080, 1920x1200 or if you're upgrading please state what you'd want to get)
Looking for a good monitor for streaming on twitch, youtube, etc. I'd be new to this and i don't watch twitch myself, so not sure what standards to look for so please suggest what you'd want a streamer to have i guess?
Additional Comments: (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)
Window would be nice, but not necessary, rgb lights aren't necessary, mechanical keyboard recommendations would be nice, wifi isn't necessary since i like being wired with an ethernet cable, do i need a water cooler/is it better to have water cooler than fans/can it cause rust? (probably rather not do water cooling if that's the case with rust or things not lasting as long if i can). If i overclock, would i then need watercooling?
Also, I am likely going to go with the i7 13700KF (KF CPUs are unlocked but still come without integrated graphics), and i want 2 m.2 ssds (one for the OS and one for programs, storage (video editing/rendering), etc. and i already have a good a mount of 5400 rpm HDDs (about 14 tbs total)
I also want to be able to have all my hdds in my case at once (5 hdds currently, can only put in 2 rn).
Lastly, I want the mobo to have pci-e 5 graphics interface and pcie 5 m.2, that way when they're released, i have the option to upgrade to them without having to change my mobo and possibly my cpu.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: (e.g. I'm having trouble running game X or my PSU broke)
It's been about 7 years since i built my current computer and i want to learn to do a lot more things so I want to upgrade to be able to do more things and more efficiently.
Thank you. Also, please look at the question at the top.
Approximate Purchase Date: e.g.: this week (the closer the better)
Within a week
Budget Range: (e.g.: 300-400) Before / After Rebates; Before / After Shipping
$2000-$8000 (But within reason, i am now willing to spend more on the mobo, was a little surprised when i was suggested a board that was almost $500, but i don't plan on changing my cpu or mobo for 1-7 years, rest i may change 1-5 years later, all depends)
System Usage from Most to Least Important: (e.g.: Folding@Home, gaming, surfing the internet, watching movies)
Adobe software, other productivity programs, having multiple programs open, video editing and rendering, coding, unreal engine, streaming on twitch/youtube/etc.
Are you buying a monitor: Yes / No
Yes
Parts to Upgrade: (e.g.: CPU, mobo, RAM) Include Power Supply Make & Model If Re-using
I currently have a 3050, not sure if i should upgrade to the 4070 ti or 4080 mainly due to their size, not being pci-e 5 like they said they would be, possibility of their prices dropping, etc. Upgrading everything else.
Do you need to buy OS: Yes / No
Yes
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: (e.g.: newegg.com, ncix.com -- to show us selection & pricing)
bestbuy.com
Location: City, State/Region, Country - we need to know where these parts are being assembled and whether there are good store-only deals available
Dearborn, MI, USA
Parts Preferences: by brand or type (e.g.: I would like to upgrade to Intel CPU)
Intel
Overclocking: Yes / No / Maybe
Maybe in the future
SLI or Crossfire: Yes / No / Maybe
Not sure
Your Monitor Resolution: (e.g.: 1024x768, 1280x1024, 1440x900, 1600x1200, 1680x1050, 1920x1080, 1920x1200 or if you're upgrading please state what you'd want to get)
Looking for a good monitor for streaming on twitch, youtube, etc. I'd be new to this and i don't watch twitch myself, so not sure what standards to look for so please suggest what you'd want a streamer to have i guess?
Additional Comments: (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)
Window would be nice, but not necessary, rgb lights aren't necessary, mechanical keyboard recommendations would be nice, wifi isn't necessary since i like being wired with an ethernet cable, do i need a water cooler/is it better to have water cooler than fans/can it cause rust? (probably rather not do water cooling if that's the case with rust or things not lasting as long if i can). If i overclock, would i then need watercooling?
Also, I am likely going to go with the i7 13700KF (KF CPUs are unlocked but still come without integrated graphics), and i want 2 m.2 ssds (one for the OS and one for programs, storage (video editing/rendering), etc. and i already have a good a mount of 5400 rpm HDDs (about 14 tbs total)
I also want to be able to have all my hdds in my case at once (5 hdds currently, can only put in 2 rn).
Lastly, I want the mobo to have pci-e 5 graphics interface and pcie 5 m.2, that way when they're released, i have the option to upgrade to them without having to change my mobo and possibly my cpu.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: (e.g. I'm having trouble running game X or my PSU broke)
It's been about 7 years since i built my current computer and i want to learn to do a lot more things so I want to upgrade to be able to do more things and more efficiently.
Thank you. Also, please look at the question at the top.
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