As I started uni I think now is the best time to upgrade/start from scratch my PC.
I used to know a lot about PC's some 10 years ago but its hard to keep up so I will need your help.
I am studying architecture so I will be working with media. CAD, photoshop, 3D rendering as well as some video editing. I don't play much games (apart from some shooters to test the graphics at the beginning). Overclocking is not the most important thing, I prefer my system to be slower but more stable.
my budget around 300 to 800 pounds.
before starting naming products I've chosen I want to know few things.
Is it wise to build a pc with big upgrade in mind? I don't think I will upgrade it any time soon so maybe it will be better to build new pc in some 3/4 years time(as I'm doing now)?
How important GPU will be for me? I'm thinking of using 2 monitors (24") in the future. Do I need to be thinking about 2 cards?
What to look for in choosing memory? Should I go for max number of GB's or maybe smaller number but with higher MHz rate?
I got Corsair TX650W. I use a lot of usb devices (external sound card) and pc crashes if I plug more than 6 of them. I'm guessing its because of my mobo (asrock 775). Will it be enough for the new mobo (whatever it will be)?
How important is the case? The way I'm thinking now is that I should go for size (eATX?). I'm not fussed about the appearance or noise and I can always drill some extra holes and install new fan if it gets too hot.
New vs used. I don't want to splash a lot of money buying new if I could go for used and feel no difference. I wouldn't go for a used hdd as its the most important bit for me. Is anything else that's a nono?
I used to know a lot about PC's some 10 years ago but its hard to keep up so I will need your help.
I am studying architecture so I will be working with media. CAD, photoshop, 3D rendering as well as some video editing. I don't play much games (apart from some shooters to test the graphics at the beginning). Overclocking is not the most important thing, I prefer my system to be slower but more stable.
my budget around 300 to 800 pounds.
before starting naming products I've chosen I want to know few things.
Is it wise to build a pc with big upgrade in mind? I don't think I will upgrade it any time soon so maybe it will be better to build new pc in some 3/4 years time(as I'm doing now)?
How important GPU will be for me? I'm thinking of using 2 monitors (24") in the future. Do I need to be thinking about 2 cards?
What to look for in choosing memory? Should I go for max number of GB's or maybe smaller number but with higher MHz rate?
I got Corsair TX650W. I use a lot of usb devices (external sound card) and pc crashes if I plug more than 6 of them. I'm guessing its because of my mobo (asrock 775). Will it be enough for the new mobo (whatever it will be)?
How important is the case? The way I'm thinking now is that I should go for size (eATX?). I'm not fussed about the appearance or noise and I can always drill some extra holes and install new fan if it gets too hot.
New vs used. I don't want to splash a lot of money buying new if I could go for used and feel no difference. I wouldn't go for a used hdd as its the most important bit for me. Is anything else that's a nono?
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, at your budget you will proberly consider used hardware.