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Looking for a whole new setup

Danger781 · 2013-01-09 01:48:50

1. What is your budget? Less than €800 - 1000 for the rig itself (i.e. No monitors) 2. What will be the main purpose of the computer? Dual booting Linux and Windows, Java programming, HD Video and Movie playback, Listening to music, and a bit of gaming during my spare time. 3. Do you need a copy of Windows? Nope. 4. Can…

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1. What is your budget?
Less than €800 - 1000 for the rig itself (i.e. No monitors)

2. What will be the main purpose of the computer?
Dual booting Linux and Windows, Java programming, HD Video and Movie playback, Listening to music, and a bit of gaming during my spare time.

3. Do you need a copy of Windows?
Nope.

4. Can you use any parts from an old computer?
Nope, other than Keyboard, Mouse, Speakers

5. Do you need a monitor?
I'm actually considering a dual monitor setup. I kind of have one now, but rather it is one big 32" screen for movies, and my small samung TV as my main monitor. I'd like to keep my 32" for movies and what not, so I'm not sure if it would be worth the cost of buying two brand new monitors. I love being able to multi task across two screens.

7. Are you willing to try overclocking?
Yes.

8. How can you pay?
Preferably by card

9. When are you purchasing?
End of January

10. Other queries
Am I wasting my money going for dual monitors?

Is it worth investing in a sound card if I listen to a lot of music, watch a lot of movies, and potentially could record a few songs from my guitar?

I'd like an SSD for my main OS

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