Hi there,

I'm looking to build my first computer, my last one was built by someone else in 2010 and has had a good run. It's not quite dead yet :-p.

I'm located in Canada and not in a HUGE rush to buy all the parts now, so I can keep an eye on a part and wait for a sale. Looking to build in April/May likely.

Budget:
Maximum you will spend? - $1500 with tax would be ideal, but not concrete.
Will you complete mail in rebates? - I could, assuming you don't need to jump through any hoops.
If so, may we go over-budget if rebates bring you within budget? - Sure
Do you need Windows Operation System within budget? - I would need Windows 10, I hear there is a gaming mode feature that makes the game #1 priority and others like Chrome 2nd for processing power?
Need a Monitor? / Mouse? / Keyboard within budget? - nope

Basic Info:
Specific Uses (Programs, game titles etc.) - Adobe Photoshop, Games (currently are SC1 and D2), I will want to play PUBG, WoW, LoL, etc. or any other future games that come out at pretty good settings. Not wanting to re-make another computer in 3-4 years.
Country? - Canada
Will you travel to NCIX (canada) or Microcenter (USA) for parts? (Null if unsure) - Looks like NCIX delivers?

How much hard drive space do you want or need? - 1TB is more than enough. I definitely want to load the OS and common programs like Chrome etc on a SSD... that's one reason I want to upgrade is the quickness of the SSDs from what I hear
Will you use wireless or wired internet? - Wired, but need a wireless card as well for Chromecast etc.
Will you overclock CPU and/or GPU? - Nope.
Any special requests or useful things to tell us? (Specific case, need lots of storage, audio etc.) - I live in an apartment currently and I know my current computer is super ass dusty as it's quite dry in the winter and humid in the summer (hot), so not sure if I would need an extra fan to keep all components cool?

Style (optional)
Do you prefer any specific colors for the build/computer case? - Black is fine
Do you prefer a window on your case? - Prefer not actually since it will be in our main room and look obnoxious, but whatever is likely cheaper
*(Please note how picky you will be with colors. Sometimes it's just not feasible to get some colors on certain parts)*

Can't edit anymore sorry, my co-worker has suggest a m.2 for SSD instead of 2.5 as i've seen previously suggested here...any pro/con to this?

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/dcGdjc

if you want it for gaming and photoshop, i dont think youd need to upgrade much else in this build for a while :s

.. slightly over budget. but heh, who knows, some items may become cheaper over the next few months?

Hmm thanks. Some of that stuff looks pretty pricey, I read that ram and vid cards are quite high at the moment..

I'll wait to see what others would recommend.

nvm

This post was edited by UnderworldX on Jan 12 2018 11:00am

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/34wjYr
When u think about upgrading, just buy a watercooler and overclock cpulupgrade gpu




/E 1600 is same as 1800x, just higher bin. Overclcok results are the same.
And don't get a bronze PSU over a gold one at the same price. Especially since they're both recognized names.

This post was edited by Penguins0690 on Jan 12 2018 12:35pm

Thanks.

The case said there may be any issue?

If you were to spend another $200 on something (total), what would you upgrade further?

Or don't mess around buying things, you WILL have to upgrade...

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/DLVC2R

Three options here.
#1) watercooler so you can overclock (small overclock is fine, don't have to go all out)
#2) larger SSD if content creation is your main thing (saw Photoshop mention)
#3) gtx 1070 instead of the gtx 1060.

Listed them in order. Would personally do watercooler, then gpu, then sad. But I game 99% of the time.

Case issue just means you have to remove some drive bays (no worries there, just put the drive in another bay) a bay is where the hard drive sits.



Price data not available. Nice one.... Lol

This post was edited by Penguins0690 on Jan 12 2018 03:56pm

haha I could upgrade to those items cheaper in the future i imagine