Hey guys,
I'm trying to compile a new build for my needs, but I'm not as well informed as I used to be anymore and I'd appreciate some guidance.
Here's my situation: I have an 8 years old gaming rig (i5-3470, Radeon HD 7800, 8GB RAM) that has served me really well over the years, but now it's time to upgrade. My new system however is not going to be a pure gaming rig, because I don't play games that much anymore. Most of the time it'll be used for (non resource heavy) office work. Although, I'd like to build my system in a way so that I could play the occasional game of whatever piques my interest in the Steam shop, for example.
A friend of mine (hardcore gamer) helped me compile a shopping list (https://pcpartpicker.com/list/g6hhLJ), but I feel like it's a bit much.
My goal: I'd like to use this list as a starting point and then maybe downgrade a little here and there.
My budget: is not set in stone, but I'd like to aim at around $800. I am a value shopper though, which means if I can get significantly more performance for a little more money, then I'll take that.
Thanks in advance guys!
I'm trying to compile a new build for my needs, but I'm not as well informed as I used to be anymore and I'd appreciate some guidance.
Here's my situation: I have an 8 years old gaming rig (i5-3470, Radeon HD 7800, 8GB RAM) that has served me really well over the years, but now it's time to upgrade. My new system however is not going to be a pure gaming rig, because I don't play games that much anymore. Most of the time it'll be used for (non resource heavy) office work. Although, I'd like to build my system in a way so that I could play the occasional game of whatever piques my interest in the Steam shop, for example.
A friend of mine (hardcore gamer) helped me compile a shopping list (https://pcpartpicker.com/list/g6hhLJ), but I feel like it's a bit much.
My goal: I'd like to use this list as a starting point and then maybe downgrade a little here and there.
My budget: is not set in stone, but I'd like to aim at around $800. I am a value shopper though, which means if I can get significantly more performance for a little more money, then I'll take that.
Thanks in advance guys!
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