Hello all, long time lurker, first time poster. And I hate to say it, but I open with a 'spec me' thread!
So after many years of reliable service (6-10 years depending on the component), my old PC is long overdue replacing, and I've finally got the money together to do it.
I need everything for the tower; case, components, OS etc.
My keyboard, mouse and monitor (Logitech G11, MX518, Syncmaster XL2370) all still run fine, unless anyone has a reason to replace them?
Apart from the usual admin and internet lark, the main uses for the computer are gaming (although the old system hardly pulls it weight for this any more), and 3D design/rendering. I'm a garden designer so do use programmes like Vectorworks and Sketchup to create some 3D models and plans, and my current system does struggle with running a complex model with full shadows and rendering.
Budget is around £1500, although if we can come in under I won't complain. Overclocking is not something I've ever done, but could be convinced to try. I'll try not to leave it another 6 years before I upgrade, but if I can get a system that I can easily chuck £300 at a few years down the line to keep it up to spec, that would be useful.
The only thing I'd really decided on for parts, was an Aerocool X Predator case, since I really fancied the idea of a green/black or orange/black colour scheme. Because it looks cool.
Thanks for any advice offered.
So after many years of reliable service (6-10 years depending on the component), my old PC is long overdue replacing, and I've finally got the money together to do it.
I need everything for the tower; case, components, OS etc.
My keyboard, mouse and monitor (Logitech G11, MX518, Syncmaster XL2370) all still run fine, unless anyone has a reason to replace them?
Apart from the usual admin and internet lark, the main uses for the computer are gaming (although the old system hardly pulls it weight for this any more), and 3D design/rendering. I'm a garden designer so do use programmes like Vectorworks and Sketchup to create some 3D models and plans, and my current system does struggle with running a complex model with full shadows and rendering.
Budget is around £1500, although if we can come in under I won't complain. Overclocking is not something I've ever done, but could be convinced to try. I'll try not to leave it another 6 years before I upgrade, but if I can get a system that I can easily chuck £300 at a few years down the line to keep it up to spec, that would be useful.
The only thing I'd really decided on for parts, was an Aerocool X Predator case, since I really fancied the idea of a green/black or orange/black colour scheme. Because it looks cool.
Thanks for any advice offered.
Sorry but I am not a huge fan of Aerocool cases, although it is your build so feel free to tell me to **** off 
