Preface: I've built all my own computers and don't necessarily need a new computer but I know someone who could use my current computer if I get a new one so I'm thinking about building a newish one. I've given a large budget range but I basically want the greatest bang/buck in a system using overclocking.
I don't have the time anymore to do the thorough research I like to do so I'm asking for help. I'm not against buying used either, so if you suggest a used part put down est. price of the used part and please be realistic. Since my requirements are broad, I may throw in a little incentive for the person that comes up with a setup I like. Cheaper IS better if the performance is close.
1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc
I don't have the time anymore to do the thorough research I like to do so I'm asking for help. I'm not against buying used either, so if you suggest a used part put down est. price of the used part and please be realistic. Since my requirements are broad, I may throw in a little incentive for the person that comes up with a setup I like. Cheaper IS better if the performance is close.
1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc
- Gaming 90%
- $700-1000
- Iowa
- Case and everything in it (no monitor, keyboard, etc)
- Reusing all my peripherals
- Yes, best bang/buck is what I want
- Have a 22" and a 20"
- Near future
- Overclocking ability is #1, possible RAID #2, rest don't care
- Yes, XP and Windows 7