My last build was a Q6600 which still run like a champ. Since then I have not really keep a close eye on the latest greatest - new baby kinda keeps me busy I tried to read up, and catch up, but thought I ask the experts here before building a new PC.
1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc
Main purpose is for coding, spreadsheets, web browsing (work related). Light gaming (on one monitor is fine) and photo editing. Multi-tasking with many apps open. Perhaps playing some movie on the side while working.
2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included?
I am looking for the best bang for the buck, so not necessarily the cheapest way. Ideally around $700 or less, but can spend to $1K or possibly higher to get the job done right. Just tell me what I need to have. To make it easy, lets not worry about tax or shipping. Price do not including the monitors.
3) Which country do you live in? If the U.S, please tell us the state and city if possible.
USA, Kentucky.
4) What exact parts do you need for that budget? CPU, RAM, case, etc. The word "Everything" is not a valid answer. Please list out all the parts you'll need.
CPU, RAM, Mobo, PSU, GPU, CPU cooler (if needed). I am unsure which video card(s), and which adapter I need to purchase because these Dell monitors only has DVI. GPU will need to have enough power to support these monitors - dont want any lag when having multiple apps open
5) If reusing any parts, what parts will you be reusing? Please be especially specific about the power supply. List make and model.
Keyboard, mouse, Sony optical drive, Intel SSD for OS and some apps, Hitachi 3TB drive for game, data and the rest of the apps, brand new Rocketfish case (Lian Li) thats been sitting in the storage waiting for this build
6) Will you be overclocking?
This will be for a work PC, so performance and speed are important, but stability/reliability is the priority. Silence - low noise would nice, but not necessary. I can replace the fans later if too loud for my taste.
7) What is the max resolution of your monitor? What size is it?
Currently two 1600x1200 dpi Dell 2007. Once the PC is built, it will be five monitors 1600x1200 (if I can obtain more IPS monitors), or three monitors 20-30-20 setup (I already have a Dell 3007). So need a configuration that support 5 or 3 with pretty high res. While I prefer to get EVGA card (lifetime warranty and awesome customer service), I dont mind using ATI GPU.
8) When do you plan on building/buying the PC?
As soon as possible, but can wait a few months if need to wait for something that is a game changer. Anything good coming up around the corner that is worth the wait?
9) What features do you need in a motherboard? RAID? Firewire? Crossfire or SLI support? USB 3.0? SATA 6Gb/s? eSATA? Onboard video (as a backup or main GPU)? etc.
ATA 3.0, USB3.0 and eSATA would be nice to have.
10) Do you already have a legit and reusable/transferable OS key/license? If yes, what OS? Is it 32bit or 64bit?
x64 Win7.
1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc
Main purpose is for coding, spreadsheets, web browsing (work related). Light gaming (on one monitor is fine) and photo editing. Multi-tasking with many apps open. Perhaps playing some movie on the side while working.
2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included?
I am looking for the best bang for the buck, so not necessarily the cheapest way. Ideally around $700 or less, but can spend to $1K or possibly higher to get the job done right. Just tell me what I need to have. To make it easy, lets not worry about tax or shipping. Price do not including the monitors.
3) Which country do you live in? If the U.S, please tell us the state and city if possible.
USA, Kentucky.
4) What exact parts do you need for that budget? CPU, RAM, case, etc. The word "Everything" is not a valid answer. Please list out all the parts you'll need.
CPU, RAM, Mobo, PSU, GPU, CPU cooler (if needed). I am unsure which video card(s), and which adapter I need to purchase because these Dell monitors only has DVI. GPU will need to have enough power to support these monitors - dont want any lag when having multiple apps open
5) If reusing any parts, what parts will you be reusing? Please be especially specific about the power supply. List make and model.
Keyboard, mouse, Sony optical drive, Intel SSD for OS and some apps, Hitachi 3TB drive for game, data and the rest of the apps, brand new Rocketfish case (Lian Li) thats been sitting in the storage waiting for this build
6) Will you be overclocking?
This will be for a work PC, so performance and speed are important, but stability/reliability is the priority. Silence - low noise would nice, but not necessary. I can replace the fans later if too loud for my taste.
7) What is the max resolution of your monitor? What size is it?
Currently two 1600x1200 dpi Dell 2007. Once the PC is built, it will be five monitors 1600x1200 (if I can obtain more IPS monitors), or three monitors 20-30-20 setup (I already have a Dell 3007). So need a configuration that support 5 or 3 with pretty high res. While I prefer to get EVGA card (lifetime warranty and awesome customer service), I dont mind using ATI GPU.
8) When do you plan on building/buying the PC?
As soon as possible, but can wait a few months if need to wait for something that is a game changer. Anything good coming up around the corner that is worth the wait?
9) What features do you need in a motherboard? RAID? Firewire? Crossfire or SLI support? USB 3.0? SATA 6Gb/s? eSATA? Onboard video (as a backup or main GPU)? etc.
ATA 3.0, USB3.0 and eSATA would be nice to have.
10) Do you already have a legit and reusable/transferable OS key/license? If yes, what OS? Is it 32bit or 64bit?
x64 Win7.