I've never built a computer from the ground up only upgraded parts so I need help selecting parts and I really have no clue what a lot of the stuff means. And since my current Desktop is giving me signs of breaking I need a new computer. I'm hoping I'm able to use some of the newer parts from it. I'd appreciate any help I can get.
Approximate Purchase Date: e.g.: when current rig breaks completely or very soon
Budget Range: $1000 up to $1300 if I'm getting a monitor as well
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming is most important. With downloading and movie watching coming after.
Are you buying a monitor: I have a monitor but its really old and could use a new one. Current one only goes up to 1650X1050.
What I have: The current parts from my old computer I have are SeaSonic X Series X650 Gold PSU, Hyper evo 212 cpu cooler, CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600. Due to the current computer problems I'm having I'm not sure if any of these are bad though.
Do you need to buy OS: No
Location: Provo, UT up to Salt Lake, UT if the deal is worth it.
Parts Preferences: Intel CPU
Overclocking: No, I have no clue how to overclock and would rather not risk it. Though one day I might but its not a priority.
SLI or Crossfire: No
Your Monitor Resolution: Current 1680x1050
Additional Comments: I play all sorts of games from B4 to Torment: Planscape. Aiming for Witcher 3 being playable.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Current computer is breaking. Sometimes computer freezes up with the monitor turning green/pink (with lines) and having to be forced shut down. The front audio jack stopped working. And now when turning on the computer the monitor comes on but the screen stays black. Switched out to an older working video card and it seemed to work for a bit but started doing it again. Also tried different DVI cable. Sometimes it will still start normal or will give the black screen but eventual come on for the windows log in screen.
Approximate Purchase Date: e.g.: when current rig breaks completely or very soon
Budget Range: $1000 up to $1300 if I'm getting a monitor as well
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming is most important. With downloading and movie watching coming after.
Are you buying a monitor: I have a monitor but its really old and could use a new one. Current one only goes up to 1650X1050.
What I have: The current parts from my old computer I have are SeaSonic X Series X650 Gold PSU, Hyper evo 212 cpu cooler, CORSAIR Vengeance 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600. Due to the current computer problems I'm having I'm not sure if any of these are bad though.
Do you need to buy OS: No
Location: Provo, UT up to Salt Lake, UT if the deal is worth it.
Parts Preferences: Intel CPU
Overclocking: No, I have no clue how to overclock and would rather not risk it. Though one day I might but its not a priority.
SLI or Crossfire: No
Your Monitor Resolution: Current 1680x1050
Additional Comments: I play all sorts of games from B4 to Torment: Planscape. Aiming for Witcher 3 being playable.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: Current computer is breaking. Sometimes computer freezes up with the monitor turning green/pink (with lines) and having to be forced shut down. The front audio jack stopped working. And now when turning on the computer the monitor comes on but the screen stays black. Switched out to an older working video card and it seemed to work for a bit but started doing it again. Also tried different DVI cable. Sometimes it will still start normal or will give the black screen but eventual come on for the windows log in screen.