Gaming PC for a coworker
I am helping a coworker get back into PC gaming. He has an old PC currently but becuase he just moved it is packed away but he wants to try and reuse anything he has. Additionally, he wants 1 1440p144hz monitor but also wants two more for extra work space, so the extra dont need to be 1440p144hz.
[$3000]My budget
Date I will buy: ASAP
[X]before []after tax - rate:
[X]OK with rebates - I know I will pay more upfront
Country: US
Not US/CAN/EU/AUS? Provide websites to shop:
[]Microcenter/[]Frys store access
USAGE
List programs and indicate distribution with percentages: xx%
[X]Gaming: 80% Overwatch
[]Gameplay streaming to Twitch, YouTube
[x]Photo/Video editing: 20% nothing in particular
[]Music/Audio production:
[]CAD, CFD/FEA, Engineering Simulations:
[]Server:
[]NAS/Web surfing:
Percent time spent in each role:
SCREENS
Select ONE
[]1080p60Hz
[]1080p144Hz
[]1440p60Hz
[x]1440p144Hz
[]5760x1080-Triple Wide
[]4K 60Hz
[]I own []don't own this
OVERCLOCKING
[]I am willing to overclock my CPU
Can be very helpful for high refresh rate monitors (144Hz)
Many workstation programs benefit from it
ENVIRONMENT
[]Hot []Dusty/Pets []On 24/7 []Low noise [x]Normal
PERIPHERALS
I have:
[x]Mouse:
[x]Keyboard:
[x]Headphones/speakers:
I need:
[]Mouse: []flawless sensor, grip: []palm []fingertip []claw
[]Keyboard: []mechanical []quiet []tenkeyless []backlighting
[]Headphones/speakers: []over ear []on ear []in ear []Isolation required
OPERATING SYSTEM
I need Windows[x], version: 10
[]I have access to DreamSpark or a similar for cheaper/free OS
INTERNET
[]I can connect to this computer with [x] a cable or [] a Powerline adapter
[]I need wireless
CURRENT PARTS
Please list any parts you own we could use, exact part numbers (especially for PSU's) or pcpartpicker.com links are most appreciated: He has PC case thermaltake Vc3000bws, 650 watt power supply (I have asked for specifics but currently the part is packed away, please suggest a power supply just in case), 1 TB HDD but want an SSD for OS and games and case fans.
Posted Apr 28, 2017, 2:50 PM UTC · edited
Definitely need part numbers or links to the actual case and PSU they have.
Are we sure they will buy this ASAP or is this a list you are just going to throw at them and hope they buy stuff?
I wouldn't want it to go 3 weeks out of date and miss huge sales or anything.
Nope I discussed this with him today. He wants to buy asap. I will try and get the part numbers as soon as possible. His PC case should be a full size case but again I'll double check. His old PC was built probably close to ten years ago now.
Cool, Ill work on a build.
Thanks!
He took a picture of the power supply. It's a corsair hx650w modular power supply but it's an old one and I can't find the exact one online.
This one?
http://www.corsair.com/en-us/hx-series-hx650-power-supply-650-watt-80-plus-gold-certified-modular-psu
Should be gold certified?
The case is a thermaltake Vc3000bws.
Haha oh man, I have a Xaser III still kicking around https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811133106&cm_re=xaser_III-_-11-133-106-_-Product
Not sure what to do with it but its so heavy I'd feel bad throwing it out.
Yeah like I said it's been close to ten years since he built this old PC. That's why I wanted a suggestion for the power supply just in case his old one doesn't have the proper lines.