What is your current budget?:
$1000-$1500
What part are you looking for? Why do you need it?
Been wanting a significantly stronger computer ever since I discovered emulation/started using Steam.
What parts are in your current computer? Be as specific as possible.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/BV9J
As I've grown used to dual-screen shenanigans, I'm gonna want to buy a monitor with all this to use with the TV I've been using as a 2nd monitor with my laptop. What do I wanna look for in a monitor/how do I make sure my build can have multiple monitors plugged into it?
For the operating system, its kinda weird. I have access to a free version of Windows 7 professional, but by the time I get the money to buy all the parts, I may have already graduated and lost access to it. Thinking about DLing the set up, sticking it on a flash-drive and hiding the product-key away until I get everything set up. Is this viable?
Let it be known that this is the very first time I'm attempting to build a computer. Any recommendations, advice or harsh criticism is looked upon fondly.
How do you intend to use this new part or new computer? What's the heaviest load it's likely to encounter?
I'm planning to use it for everything I attempt to do on my low powered laptop right now. The laptop can handle video/music/light gaming, but anything other than that puts a strain on the poor thing, and Overclocking seems like a no-go.
Most likely emulating games via PCSx2/Dolphin with greater graphics than the actual systems themselves is the primo amount of strain.
If you live anywhere other than the United States, please indicate your country.
Right smack dab in the middle of the USA.
More info next time I gain access to a computer.
$1000-$1500
What part are you looking for? Why do you need it?
Been wanting a significantly stronger computer ever since I discovered emulation/started using Steam.
What parts are in your current computer? Be as specific as possible.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/BV9J
As I've grown used to dual-screen shenanigans, I'm gonna want to buy a monitor with all this to use with the TV I've been using as a 2nd monitor with my laptop. What do I wanna look for in a monitor/how do I make sure my build can have multiple monitors plugged into it?
For the operating system, its kinda weird. I have access to a free version of Windows 7 professional, but by the time I get the money to buy all the parts, I may have already graduated and lost access to it. Thinking about DLing the set up, sticking it on a flash-drive and hiding the product-key away until I get everything set up. Is this viable?
Let it be known that this is the very first time I'm attempting to build a computer. Any recommendations, advice or harsh criticism is looked upon fondly.
How do you intend to use this new part or new computer? What's the heaviest load it's likely to encounter?
I'm planning to use it for everything I attempt to do on my low powered laptop right now. The laptop can handle video/music/light gaming, but anything other than that puts a strain on the poor thing, and Overclocking seems like a no-go.
Most likely emulating games via PCSx2/Dolphin with greater graphics than the actual systems themselves is the primo amount of strain.
If you live anywhere other than the United States, please indicate your country.
Right smack dab in the middle of the USA.
More info next time I gain access to a computer.