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Feb 8 2020 11:39am
Budget:
Maximum you will spend? - $2000
Will you complete mail in rebates? - Yes
If so, may we go over-budget if rebates bring you within budget? - Yes
Do you need Windows Operation System within budget? - Yes
Need a Monitor? / Mouse? / Keyboard within budget? - I need dual monitors within budget

Basic Info:
Specific Uses (Programs, game titles etc.) - Mostly gaming - CSGO, some ARPGs, Dota 2, etc.
Country? - USA
Will you travel to NCIX (canada) or Microcenter (USA) for parts? (Null if unsure) - No

How much hard drive space do you want or need? - ~256 GB SSD and ~3-4TB HDD
Will you use wireless or wired internet? - Wireless
Will you overclock CPU and/or GPU? - Haven't done it before - don't want to, unless it makes a huge difference
Any special requests or useful things to tell us? (Specific case, need lots of storage, audio etc.) - Noise was a huge issue with my previous desktop. Any suggestions to keep the fan noise to a minimum would be fantastic

Style (optional)
Do you prefer any specific colors for the build/computer case? - Not particular, but slight preference towards blue
Do you prefer a window on your case? - Not particular, but if the budget fits it, sure.

I was also looking up videos and found this build. What do you guys think about it?
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Feb 8 2020 03:26pm
Quote (BernieSanders2020 @ Feb 8 2020 02:58pm)


Thanks for this build! I had a couple of questions here.

1. I noticed that the video I posted had a ASUS ROG Strix B450-F motherboard for $126.99. Is there a reason you prefer the Gigabyte X570 at $154?

2. For the PSU, is it better going with a Bronze certified 850W or a Gold certified 650W?

3. For the monitors, I had forgotten to mention that I prefer a 27" monitor. Are there other options in the same price range? I found this on Amazon, with the same refresh rate. https://www.amazon.com/Acer-KG271-Cbmidpx-FREESYNC-Technology/dp/B07598SX6S/ref=sr_1_23?crid=1QG9IHU7E0B3P&keywords=27inch+144hz+monitor&qid=1581196451&s=electronics&sprefix=27inch+144%2Celectronics%2C155&sr=1-23

4. You had a Seagate Barracuda 3 TB included for $109.99. I saw that Amazon had the 2 TB for $49.99. Should I just get 2 of the 2 TB ones, since I'd get an additional TB of storage for less price? https://www.amazon.com/Seagate-BarraCuda-Internal-Drive-3-5-Inch/dp/B07H2RR55Q/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=Seagate+Barracuda+2TB%3A&qid=1581196793&sr=8-3

5. Is there a different case that you could recommend? The top rated reviews for that one on Amazon have quite a few 1-stars ratings.

Thanks again for the help!!!
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