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Hello everyone,
I last got a desktop here several years ago and it is just starting to strain a little. I'm completely out of touch of what would be a good build for now and future proofed for, about 5 years (if possible).
My current build has 2x1 TB drives (first one SSD). 12gb Ram, RTX 2070 Super.
I mostly use the PC for gaming - mostly simulation and strategy games - but sometimes a FPS. I tend to use a lot of storage, quickly outgrew the past one with games, photos and music.
Timescale - Ideally before Xmas, but fine with after if needed
Budget - not sure what to expect. Aiming for about £2k - but not sure what is realistic
RAM - I sometimes need to multi-task. I'm thinking 16gb minimum, but more likely 32gb. Seems 32gb is more the norm now?
Storage - perhaps similar to what I had, 1x2TB (SSD?) drive for Windows/Games, 1x2TB for pics/music/documents, so needn't be as fast. Will take more storage on SSD depending on extra cash needed
Cooling - I don't think I work to excess, but current rig does whir a lot, so adequate cooling!
Other - I need it to have WiFi and Bluetooth. I have a two screen set-up already and don't need mouse/keyboard etc. Ideally, old school, and have a dvd/blu ray player (I suspect this makes me very old).
Previous was put together by Overclockers and it went well, so will likely go for that again.
May look at a new speaker set up. Currently, I have a basic pair on desk and subwoofer on the floor. Not much room on desk, so soundbar may work better. And anything smaller on the floor as it takes up a lot of room! But PC is the main focus, sound stuff can wait - as long as it all works!
Thanks for your help. Sorry for vagueness, so out of touch!
I last got a desktop here several years ago and it is just starting to strain a little. I'm completely out of touch of what would be a good build for now and future proofed for, about 5 years (if possible).
My current build has 2x1 TB drives (first one SSD). 12gb Ram, RTX 2070 Super.
I mostly use the PC for gaming - mostly simulation and strategy games - but sometimes a FPS. I tend to use a lot of storage, quickly outgrew the past one with games, photos and music.
Timescale - Ideally before Xmas, but fine with after if needed
Budget - not sure what to expect. Aiming for about £2k - but not sure what is realistic
RAM - I sometimes need to multi-task. I'm thinking 16gb minimum, but more likely 32gb. Seems 32gb is more the norm now?
Storage - perhaps similar to what I had, 1x2TB (SSD?) drive for Windows/Games, 1x2TB for pics/music/documents, so needn't be as fast. Will take more storage on SSD depending on extra cash needed
Cooling - I don't think I work to excess, but current rig does whir a lot, so adequate cooling!
Other - I need it to have WiFi and Bluetooth. I have a two screen set-up already and don't need mouse/keyboard etc. Ideally, old school, and have a dvd/blu ray player (I suspect this makes me very old).
Previous was put together by Overclockers and it went well, so will likely go for that again.
May look at a new speaker set up. Currently, I have a basic pair on desk and subwoofer on the floor. Not much room on desk, so soundbar may work better. And anything smaller on the floor as it takes up a lot of room! But PC is the main focus, sound stuff can wait - as long as it all works!
Thanks for your help. Sorry for vagueness, so out of touch!
