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€1000 development / gaming pc

mike73 · 2017-04-25 08:17:40

Looking at upgrading from laptop to desktop for a work/gaming pc. budget can be a tiny bit flexible if there is a good argument. I also think a 256gb SSD is all the storage i would need. 8gb RAM should be ok for now, but the possibility to double it in a future would be a nice extra. 1. What is your budget? ~€1000 2. What…

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25-04-2017 9:17am

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mike73

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Looking at upgrading from laptop to desktop for a work/gaming pc. budget can be a tiny bit flexible if there is a good argument. I also think a 256gb SSD is all the storage i would need. 8gb RAM should be ok for now, but the possibility to double it in a future would be a nice extra.

1. What is your budget? ~€1000

2. What will be the main purpose of the computer? software development/gaming. an i7 is desired for work related software

3. Do you need a copy of Windows? no

4. Can you use any parts from an old computer? no

5. Do you need a monitor? no

6. Do you need any peripherals? no

7. Are you willing to try overclocking? if it makes sense to

8. How can you pay? whatever is needed

9. When are you purchasing? ~30 days

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