My current computer is turning 8 years old next month which means I can pretty much only play a select number of games on the lowest setting possible. I'm even starting to struggle to run those games as they get updates/expansions.
I built my current computer and would have no problem assembling a new one. What I struggle with is knowing what parts are compatible and honestly what most of the specs mean for performance.
I was looking around and a lot of the comments on the pre-made computers there are people at a glance who say "oh the power supply is insufficient and the psu is way below the rest of the parts." I would genuinely have no idea with out some one telling me that was true.
I'm looking to spend around $800 give or take and I'm hopeful to get a computer that will last me at least another 5-6 years with out upgrading.
If any one has any recommendations that focus on savings I would greatly appreciate it. If you'd recommend I wait until it gets closer to black friday or cyber monday I'd understand. A lot of places have sales already up and not sure if those will change on the shopping day itself.
Budget: 800, +/- 200
Resolution: I have an 1680 by 1050 widescreen monitor that I have no real reason to replace.
Games / Settings Desired: I'd like to not run WoW on the lowest settings and still have bad fps
Any other intensive software or special things you do: None, I do watch a lot of anime and I have to perpetually delete things to make space on my 120 gig hard drive. I'd like some thing in the 2 terabyte range.
Country: USA
Parts that can be reused: No
Do you need an OS?: Yes
Do you need peripherals? I don't need, but if there are speakers that you'd recommend on sale I would definitely take you up on it.