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Approximate Purchase Date: No rush. Trying to figure out my needs, but hoping to buy sometime this year. Summer maybe?
Budget Range: 1500-2500 CAD.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, web browsing/ working from home
Are you buying a monitor: Yes
Parts to Upgrade: CPU, mobo, RAM, SSD, GPU, monitor, PSU and case if necessary/recommended
Existing PSU: XFX P1-550S-XXB9 550 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply
Existing case: Corsair Carbide Series 200R ATX Mid Tower Case
Do you need to buy OS: 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: anything reliable
Location: Toronto, ON, Canada
Parts Preferences: anything reliable
Overclocking: Probably not
SLI or Crossfire: Probably not
Your Monitor Resolution: looking to upgrade to a 1440p 144Hz+ monitor
Additional Comments: I'm looking for something practical, not showy. Prioritizing price: performance ratio. I don't care about RGB, aesthetics, etc. Ideally a bit of future proofing where practical.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: My faithful system that I built in 2014 is showing its age and I'm looking to play new games (i.e. Hogwarts Legacy, Elden Ring, etc.). I'm also looking to upgrade to 1440p, 144+ Hz.
Budget Range: 1500-2500 CAD.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, web browsing/ working from home
Are you buying a monitor: Yes
Parts to Upgrade: CPU, mobo, RAM, SSD, GPU, monitor, PSU and case if necessary/recommended
Existing PSU: XFX P1-550S-XXB9 550 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply
Existing case: Corsair Carbide Series 200R ATX Mid Tower Case
Do you need to buy OS: 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: anything reliable
Location: Toronto, ON, Canada
Parts Preferences: anything reliable
Overclocking: Probably not
SLI or Crossfire: Probably not
Your Monitor Resolution: looking to upgrade to a 1440p 144Hz+ monitor
Additional Comments: I'm looking for something practical, not showy. Prioritizing price: performance ratio. I don't care about RGB, aesthetics, etc. Ideally a bit of future proofing where practical.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: My faithful system that I built in 2014 is showing its age and I'm looking to play new games (i.e. Hogwarts Legacy, Elden Ring, etc.). I'm also looking to upgrade to 1440p, 144+ Hz.
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