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Hi all! Newbie here doing my first PC build. I've been using a Macbook Pro for the last few years but decided I want to switch over to a cheaper PC option.
1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc
Looking to run Windows 7 or 8 for some light computing. Photoshop, web browsing, maybe some light gaming, and basic media center functions. Microsoft Office. If possible, I would just like to do everything that I could do on a 2011 Macbook Pro.
2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included?
$650 (including tax)
3) Which country do you live in? If the U.S, please tell us the state and city if possible.
Los Angeles, CA
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.
Basically all the hardware needed to run a PC. I am not reusing any parts. I need CPU, motherboard, RAM, case, PSU, etc.
5) If reusing any parts, what parts will you be reusing? Please be especially specific about the power supply. List make and model.
None
6) Will you be overclocking?
No
7) What is the max resolution of your monitor? What size is it?
1680x1050 22inch
I also have access to larger sized monitors (1920x1080p, 24inch) that I might consider using. These are not included in the budget.
8) When do you plan on building/buying the PC?
ASAP
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)? UEFI? etc.
USB3.0
10) Do you already have a legit and reusable/transferable OS key/license? If yes, what OS? Is it 32bit or 64bit?
Windows 7, 64bit
Side note:
I am also interested in a smaller form factor case that would be very discreet in my room, if possible. Would I be able to build something like this in an HTPC case? I've been looking at something like SilverStone's Milo series (ML03, ML04, ML05, etc).
1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc
Looking to run Windows 7 or 8 for some light computing. Photoshop, web browsing, maybe some light gaming, and basic media center functions. Microsoft Office. If possible, I would just like to do everything that I could do on a 2011 Macbook Pro.
2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included?
$650 (including tax)
3) Which country do you live in? If the U.S, please tell us the state and city if possible.
Los Angeles, CA
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.
Basically all the hardware needed to run a PC. I am not reusing any parts. I need CPU, motherboard, RAM, case, PSU, etc.
5) If reusing any parts, what parts will you be reusing? Please be especially specific about the power supply. List make and model.
None
6) Will you be overclocking?
No
7) What is the max resolution of your monitor? What size is it?
1680x1050 22inch
I also have access to larger sized monitors (1920x1080p, 24inch) that I might consider using. These are not included in the budget.
8) When do you plan on building/buying the PC?
ASAP
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)? UEFI? etc.
USB3.0
10) Do you already have a legit and reusable/transferable OS key/license? If yes, what OS? Is it 32bit or 64bit?
Windows 7, 64bit
Side note:
I am also interested in a smaller form factor case that would be very discreet in my room, if possible. Would I be able to build something like this in an HTPC case? I've been looking at something like SilverStone's Milo series (ML03, ML04, ML05, etc).
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