Upgradable budget build
What will you be doing with this PC? Be as specific as possible, and include specific games or programs you will be using.
- Gaming(CSGO, Valorant, Dota 2, OW2, Elden Ring) preferably at 144hz @ 1080p. I will also run VMs on this machine, mainly virtual home servers to build my resume in IT. I will also be occasionally coding python, powershell, and some JavaScript.
I would like the build to be as upgradable as possible, I do not mind getting a overtop motherboard with a shittier GPU/CPU that I can replace. As mentioned I will be building VMs to run home servers but having a separate tower for my VMs will be ideal in the future.
What is your maximum budget before rebates/shipping/taxes?
*1,100 USD after taxes.
When do you plan on building/buying the PC? Note: beyond a week or two from today means any build you receive will be out of date when you want to buy.
- Today/Tomorrow.
What, exactly, do you need included in the budget? (Tower/OS/monitor/keyboard/mouse/etc)
Tower and Windows 11.
Which country (and state/province) will you be purchasing the parts in? If you're in US, do you have access to a Microcenter location?
*Texas, USA. I also have no access to MicroCenter it’s across the state.
If reusing any parts (including monitor(s)/keyboard/mouse/etc), what parts will you be reusing? Brands and models are appreciated.
Monitor-Acer XV240y 144hz 1080p. I have a keyboard and mouse.
Will you be overclocking? If yes, are you interested in overclocking right away, or down the line? CPU and/or GPU?
Not at the moment but open to the idea.
Are there any specific features or items you want/need in the build? (ex: SSD, large amount of storage or a RAID setup, CUDA or OpenCL support, etc)
- I would like a 1TB NVMe SSD. I will add more storage and RAM for my VMs in the future.
Do you have any specific case preferences (Size like ITX/microATX/mid-tower/full-tower, styles, colors, window or not, LED lighting, etc), or a particular color theme preference for the components?
- I like big towers i do not care about lights and would prefer a black tower.
Do you need a copy of Windows included in the budget? If you do need one included, do you have a preference?
- Windows 11.
That is it:
Posted Oct 29, 2022, 2:33 PM UTC · edited
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