TeethOfMidas
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Hello all, I'm seeking some advice and recommendations from the experts here.. Sorry for creating a new thread instead of posting on existing ones for help. My post is kinda long and I don't wanna get lost/confused with replies to other matters.
I'm currently using a DIY PC that was done up by a friend around 7 years ago, it served me well over the years, had to have certain parts replaced every now and then (usually because it got to the point that it couldn't be turned on) but nothing major.
I'd like to make it clear that I'm a total noob at this though! I only knew what parts to change based on inputs from friends and relatives, sometimes from SLS shops.
But 2 months ago, it pretty much died entirely and I've decided to get a whole new set instead of sending it for service & repair, the efforts and cost just doesn't quite seem to be worthwhile for a PC this old.
From what i remember, it used to be that DIY PCs were always 'better' but on and off I've heard that ready-made PCs are the way to go since it's comparable to DIY ones nowadays, unless you have very specific requirements for the DIY, for a specific use.
Here is my intended usage for this PC:
- Surfing net
- Multiple chrome tabs (like, 6-10tabs running at once as I have to do cross-referencing a lot)
- Watching videos from ext HDD
- Editing/processing of HD Photos/Videos
- NO gaming though (I've stopped gaming over a year ago, and I'd like to keep it that way)
Also, all along my PC has been connected to the Internet through a LAN cable as it's in the living room (I prefer them there as I need the space) but I'm moving house in 2 weeks and now the PC will be placed in my room instead, with my room being closest to the living room.
My budget would be $1000, excluding peripherals like monitor/keyboard/mouse etc, just the PC alone.
So... based on the above information, here are what I need help on:
1) Ready-made or DIY PCs?
2) Depending on Pt.1, what are your recommendations based on my intended purposes?
3) Should I get some kind of 'Wi-Fi adapter' to be builtt/attached on/in to the PC so that I can connect to the Internet wirelessly? I think I've heard of this thing before but I have no idea what it's really called, or whether it works well.. haha. I'm thinking it'd be easier than having to plan the wiring from living room to my room.
4) Is the budget reasonable for my required usage? If it isn't,
- What kind of compromise am I looking at if I wanna work with just $1000
- Else, how much should I expect to stretch my budget to?
That should be all for now, thanks for taking time to read this long first post of mine!
I'm currently using a DIY PC that was done up by a friend around 7 years ago, it served me well over the years, had to have certain parts replaced every now and then (usually because it got to the point that it couldn't be turned on) but nothing major.
I'd like to make it clear that I'm a total noob at this though! I only knew what parts to change based on inputs from friends and relatives, sometimes from SLS shops.
But 2 months ago, it pretty much died entirely and I've decided to get a whole new set instead of sending it for service & repair, the efforts and cost just doesn't quite seem to be worthwhile for a PC this old.
From what i remember, it used to be that DIY PCs were always 'better' but on and off I've heard that ready-made PCs are the way to go since it's comparable to DIY ones nowadays, unless you have very specific requirements for the DIY, for a specific use.
Here is my intended usage for this PC:
- Surfing net
- Multiple chrome tabs (like, 6-10tabs running at once as I have to do cross-referencing a lot)
- Watching videos from ext HDD
- Editing/processing of HD Photos/Videos
- NO gaming though (I've stopped gaming over a year ago, and I'd like to keep it that way)
Also, all along my PC has been connected to the Internet through a LAN cable as it's in the living room (I prefer them there as I need the space) but I'm moving house in 2 weeks and now the PC will be placed in my room instead, with my room being closest to the living room.
My budget would be $1000, excluding peripherals like monitor/keyboard/mouse etc, just the PC alone.
So... based on the above information, here are what I need help on:
1) Ready-made or DIY PCs?
2) Depending on Pt.1, what are your recommendations based on my intended purposes?
3) Should I get some kind of 'Wi-Fi adapter' to be builtt/attached on/in to the PC so that I can connect to the Internet wirelessly? I think I've heard of this thing before but I have no idea what it's really called, or whether it works well.. haha. I'm thinking it'd be easier than having to plan the wiring from living room to my room.
4) Is the budget reasonable for my required usage? If it isn't,
- What kind of compromise am I looking at if I wanna work with just $1000
- Else, how much should I expect to stretch my budget to?
That should be all for now, thanks for taking time to read this long first post of mine!
