Hi Guys!
Its been almost an year since I last asked for a PC buying advise and I got awesome help from members here. especially @ALPHA17 and @Jacob
So this time around things changed dramatically, for good. I am in Sydney and its time to build my dream machine. everything top spec and open budget. I will buy them over 2-3 months if it takes.
Questions
Its been almost an year since I last asked for a PC buying advise and I got awesome help from members here. especially @ALPHA17 and @Jacob
So this time around things changed dramatically, for good. I am in Sydney and its time to build my dream machine. everything top spec and open budget. I will buy them over 2-3 months if it takes.
Questions
- Q: What is your budget?
- --OPEN--YEAH! I SAID OPEN
- Q: What is your existing hardware configuration (component name - component brand and model)
- Monitor - Just ordered Dellâ„¢ UltraSharp U2713HM 27" Monitor. res:
- Skullcandy SLYR gaming headset. will buy few more from Sennheiser and others. Only headsets... don't want speakers.
- Q: Which hardware will you be keeping (component name - component brand and model)
- NONE
- Q: Which hardware component are you looking to buy (component name). If you have already decided on a configuration then please mention the (component brand and model) as well, this will help us in fine tuning your requirement.
- CPU - Intel i7 4470 -> not really interested in OCing
- Motherboard - preferably without sound
- GPU - Waiting on Sapphire 290X Tri-X OC but if that doesnt come soon might order Gigabyte 290X Windforce OC. Not looking for Crossfire at this moment as I dont think its needed. but I might in future.
- Cabinet: Last one was Corsair Carbide 500R and was awesome. Need something like that or better.
- SMPS: Last one was Corsair HX620 and it was like a rock even after 7 years. so its going to be Corsair this time too.
- Sound: Creative Sound Blaster Z -- No negotiations here.
- HDD: looking for SSD + HDD type setup.
- RAM: Min 16GB
- Razer Orbweaver for gaming.
- Q: Is this going to be your final configuration or you would be adding/upgrading a component in near future. If yes then please mention when and which component
- Yes, Anything
- Q: Where will you buy this hardware? (Online/City/TE Dealer)
- Sydney AU
- Open to online purchase - www.pccasegear.com.au www.mWave.com.au
- Q: Would you consider buying a second hand hardware from the TE market
- No
- Q: What is your intended use for this PC/hardware
- Gaming
- Browsing
- Desktop Processing, Photoshop, Programming
- HTPC
- Download rig, 24x7 operation
- Watching HD movies
- Q: Do you have any brand preference or dislike? Please name them and the reason for your preference/dislike.
- Want to stay away from bad aftersales service companies.
- Q: If you will be playing games then which type of games will you be playing?
- Borderlands 2, BF3 and all the FPS
- Q: What is your preferred monitor resolution for gaming and normal usage
- Gaming - 2560 x 1440
- Desktop - 2560 x 1440
- Q: Are you looking to overclock?
- No
- Q: Which operating system do you intend to use with this configuration?
- Windows 7 64 bit / Windows 8