Hey guys/gals!
I am in the process of selling my 27 iMac to go back to the PC world. I have a budget of $1000 for parts for a new PC I want to build. I have been out of the PC hardware world for a couple years so I need some insight on my best options.
The hardware I need is as follows:
CPU
Memory (At least 6g)
Video Card (Mid to High end - nothing crazy)
Motherboard
DVD burner (Dont care about blueray)
Hard Drive
PSU
If I can get decent stuff above for less than 900 than I will grab a new case too. But I have a nice Lian Li just sitting here in need of attention.
1)Primary use of the PC is graphic design via Illustrator and Photoshop. The secondary is gaming.
3) Where do you live?
Michigan
5) If reusing any parts, what parts will you be reusing?
No reused parts
6) Will you be overclocking?
No plans but open to possibility
7) What size monitor do you have and/or plan to have?
24 IPS lcd/led
8) When do you plan on building/buying the PC?
This week
9) What features do you need in a motherboard?
This depends on what video card I get. But basically just to work with the other components I purchase
10) Do you already have a legit and reusable/transferable OS key/license?
Nope I will be purchasing Win7.
Any tips? Suggestions? I was trying to go the Intel i series route but is AMD any better now a days?
Thanks for any input!!
I am in the process of selling my 27 iMac to go back to the PC world. I have a budget of $1000 for parts for a new PC I want to build. I have been out of the PC hardware world for a couple years so I need some insight on my best options.
The hardware I need is as follows:
CPU
Memory (At least 6g)
Video Card (Mid to High end - nothing crazy)
Motherboard
DVD burner (Dont care about blueray)
Hard Drive
PSU
If I can get decent stuff above for less than 900 than I will grab a new case too. But I have a nice Lian Li just sitting here in need of attention.
1)Primary use of the PC is graphic design via Illustrator and Photoshop. The secondary is gaming.
3) Where do you live?
Michigan
5) If reusing any parts, what parts will you be reusing?
No reused parts
6) Will you be overclocking?
No plans but open to possibility
7) What size monitor do you have and/or plan to have?
24 IPS lcd/led
8) When do you plan on building/buying the PC?
This week
9) What features do you need in a motherboard?
This depends on what video card I get. But basically just to work with the other components I purchase
10) Do you already have a legit and reusable/transferable OS key/license?
Nope I will be purchasing Win7.
Any tips? Suggestions? I was trying to go the Intel i series route but is AMD any better now a days?
Thanks for any input!!
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