First off, I am a long-time lurker . . . I am looking for a bit of final advice on my build. My current PC is 8 years old! Windows VIsta home 32bit, AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+, 3.00GB Dual-Channel DDR2 @ 312MHz (5-5-5-15), W2061 (1600x900@60Hz), 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT (MSI), 465GB Seagate ST350063 0AS SCSI Disk Device (SATA). As you can see, the PC is in need of updating . . .
Approximate Purchase Date: Buying a piece at a time ending with MOBO/CPU/GPU/RAM
Budget Range: USD $1500 +/-. Spent $1300 8 years ago so . . .
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming (1080 now, 4k later?), internet usage, video editing (rarely).
Are you buying a monitor: Most likely
Parts to Upgrade: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Valreesio/saved/cthBD3
Do you need to buy OS: Yes
Overclocking: Yes (Eventually, as needed to keep up with future requirements)
SLI or Crossfire: Yes, (1 card now, another in the future possibly)
Your Monitor Resolution: currently play 1600 x 900 (ack).Would be happy with 1080 for now.
Additional Comments: I want a full size tower as I have decent size hands and I am very tired of no room in my current case (HP mid tower) I could care less about the looks as it will be hidden. I only care that it has a lot of room, good airflow and being quiet would be a plus.
I may like to buy a 6600k/6700k cpu just to go to DDR 4 and give myself a bit more room until I have to build again. As you have already read, I went with ddr2 instead of ddr3 8 years ago and have regretted it for more than a few years.
I also am planning to go with 16GB RAM for the same reason. Buy it now and not in 5 to 6 years. I get 8 is fine for gaming now and for the near future. I thought 3 was the same and 8 years have passed . . .
I currently am playing Diablo 3 and some older games. I used to play a lot of World of Tanks, but can no longer play due to requirements of game. Would like to play it and World of Warships again at 1080 with high settings. I also would like to play Skyrim and Fallout 4 with new build. I am stuck with Skyrim on the 360 . .
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: HA HA HA HA HA . . . Read my current specs.
Approximate Purchase Date: Buying a piece at a time ending with MOBO/CPU/GPU/RAM
Budget Range: USD $1500 +/-. Spent $1300 8 years ago so . . .
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming (1080 now, 4k later?), internet usage, video editing (rarely).
Are you buying a monitor: Most likely
Parts to Upgrade: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Valreesio/saved/cthBD3
Do you need to buy OS: Yes
Overclocking: Yes (Eventually, as needed to keep up with future requirements)
SLI or Crossfire: Yes, (1 card now, another in the future possibly)
Your Monitor Resolution: currently play 1600 x 900 (ack).Would be happy with 1080 for now.
Additional Comments: I want a full size tower as I have decent size hands and I am very tired of no room in my current case (HP mid tower) I could care less about the looks as it will be hidden. I only care that it has a lot of room, good airflow and being quiet would be a plus.
I may like to buy a 6600k/6700k cpu just to go to DDR 4 and give myself a bit more room until I have to build again. As you have already read, I went with ddr2 instead of ddr3 8 years ago and have regretted it for more than a few years.
I also am planning to go with 16GB RAM for the same reason. Buy it now and not in 5 to 6 years. I get 8 is fine for gaming now and for the near future. I thought 3 was the same and 8 years have passed . . .
I currently am playing Diablo 3 and some older games. I used to play a lot of World of Tanks, but can no longer play due to requirements of game. Would like to play it and World of Warships again at 1080 with high settings. I also would like to play Skyrim and Fallout 4 with new build. I am stuck with Skyrim on the 360 . .
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: HA HA HA HA HA . . . Read my current specs.
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