Budget (including currency): +/- $1200 USD
Country: US
Games, programs or workloads that it will be used for: Graphic Design, CAD, Gaming in general but probably not top tier but would like the option.
Other details (existing parts lists, whether any peripherals are needed, what you're upgrading from, when you're going to buy, what resolution and refresh rate you want to play at, etc): See description
Posted this earlier in the wrong place (Sorry BTW).
Greetings all! First time on the forums here though I have been a fan of the YouTube channels for a while now. I am a computer repair tech and got out of the game maybe six or so years ago to explore other things in my life. Things have changed a great deal since I built my last system and I am in dire need a major upgrade from this ENVY laptop. So, I've puts some funds together but I find myself hesitating on what to pull the trigger on. I don't have a huge budget but I would love some opinions on the best routes to go on some hardware decisions. I have not been a huge gamer in recent years but would like the option if I decide to go that direction and I primarily do graphic design now professionally. I use Photoshop, CAD / SketchUp but would also like the umph to use some more resource intensive programs should they become available.
Any advise would be greatly appreciated!
So in a nutshell, given my needs for the computer, if you had a budget of around $1200 - what would you build? (In lieu of budgetary reasons, rgb and other flashy options which add expense are second priority, performance first)
Also wouldn't mind a nod on some good monitor options that you have had good experiences with. Would like a wide format / or dual screen setup - possibly curved?
Thanks a ton in advance ltt community!
Jim