$1500-1800 Gaming PC

What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc. If you need a Workstation, be specific on the programs you'll be using.

I intend on gaming, streaming, and video editing.

What is your maximum preferred budget before rebates/shipping/taxes?

I'd like it to be less than $1800 if possible. I can stretch to $2000 with minimal tears shed.

When do you plan on building/buying the PC? (note: if you're planning on buying more than 2 weeks from now, it's very much recommended you wait and come back then, to ensure you get the most recent and accurate price data)

ASAP. My laptop just died so I have no available computer.

What, exactly, do you need included in the budget? "Everything" is not specific enough. Just the tower? Operating System? Keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers/headset, WiFi adapter, etc?

I have all the peripherals. I'll need a copy of windows 7.

Which country will you be purchasing the parts in? If you're in the US, are you near a Microcenter store?

U.S. (Hawaii). Not near a microcenter.

If reusing any parts, what parts will you be reusing? Please be especially specific about the power supply. List make and model. If you have a monitor, list the size/resolution.

I have a 24", 120hz, 1080p BenQ (primary monitor) and a 22",60hz, 1080p Viewsonic.

Will you be overclocking? If yes, are you interested in overclocking right away, or down the line?

Maybe some overclocking down the line but not immediately.

If there's any specific features you want/need from the rig, please list them. Examples might include rear and/or front-panel USB 3.0, a RAID setup, etc.

Hardware that can utilize my 120hz monitor. USB 3.0. Bluray player. Room for expansion.

Do you already have a legit and reusable/transferable OS key/license? If yes, what OS? Is it 32bit or 64bit?

No.

Extra info or specifics:

I will be streaming Xbox using a blackmagic intensity shuttle. I do plan on upgrading in the future (dual graphics card in sli or raid array) so its important that the hardware allows for expandability.

Edit: I've expanded my budget to $2100.

Posted Apr 13, 2013, 9:22 PM UTC · edited

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