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May 8 2018 02:05pm
Hey guys, it's been a long time since I built a PC so I'm looking for the best site to have one built and shipped, and what is going to get me the most bang for my buck. My current setup has lasted me 8 years - it still works fine, but I want something new that will last at least 5+ years.

Budget: $2000 for a desktop, $2000 for a laptop - need both, not just 1
More specific use (what games, what programs): WoW, POE, possibly various others
Planned time until purchase: within a month
Do you need an Operating System?: Yes - Windows 7! :D
Do you have any specific preferred components?: 1TB SSD
Do you need a sound or wireless card?:Sound Card maybe? No wireless for desktop.
Do you want stock cooling or do you plan on overclocking?: I do not want to overclock (never messed with it)
Do you need a monitor? mouse? keyboard?: 1 monitor (already have a good 27" for my second, need a solid primary)
Zip code/location? (Shipping costs): 28213

Preference: Intel processor (skylake still worth it?), NVIDIA GPU (prefer 1080 but lmk if I'm being dumb)
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May 8 2018 05:06pm
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/9HMZw6
Anything from parametric selection (cases, monitor, gtx card) is personal preference.
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May 9 2018 05:28pm
Quote (zell1luk @ May 8 2018 05:06pm)
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/9HMZw6
Anything from parametric selection (cases, monitor, gtx card) is personal preference.


Thanks, I'll take a look! Any advice on a laptop? Any good deals at retail/online atm?
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Thanks, I'll take a look! Any advice on a laptop? Any good deals at retail/online atm?


Is the laptop also for gaming?
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Is the laptop also for gaming?


Yes - I was looking at the alienware AW17R4-7352SLV-PUS - 2400 + tax.

A little over what I wanted to pay but not too tied down on cost. I read that the previous gen had serious overheating problems though.
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