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Looking to buy a new pc.
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This is long overdue. I've had the same pc for about 8-10 years now, and it's finally going to shit, OS being Windows 7, and I plan on getting a Windows 10 Pro license for my next build.

I mainly play Valve games, and will not need majorly expensive parts, however, I would like hardware that is more mature (maybe > 1 year) so that the BIOS (firmware) and drivers are mature and may eliminate some of the variables.

Once I find suitable parts, I may need help constructing the pc as I'm not a genuis.

This is long overdue. I've had the same pc for about 8-10 years now, and it's finally going to shit, OS being Windows 7, and I plan on getting a Windows 10 Pro license for my next build.

I mainly play Valve games, and will not need majorly expensive parts, however, I would like hardware that is more mature (maybe > 1 year) so that the BIOS (firmware) and drivers are mature and may eliminate some of the variables.

Once I find suitable parts, I may need help constructing the pc as I'm not a genuis.
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whats your price range? are you looking to future proof?

also, there is a pc build thread where setsul can help you

whats your price range? are you looking to future proof?

also, there is a pc build thread where setsul can help you
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sibbswhats your price range? are you looking to future proof?

also, there is a pc build thread where setsul can help you

1. I don't have a set price range as my interest may variate between builds
2. Yes

[quote=sibbs]whats your price range? are you looking to future proof?

also, there is a pc build thread where setsul can help you[/quote]

1. I don't have a set price range as my interest may variate between builds
2. Yes
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Hey, if you're going to buy a windows license use something like this

Hey, if you're going to buy a windows license use something like[url=https://www.kinguin.net/category/19429/windows-10-professional-oem-key/] this[/url]
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Got my license off https://www.reddit.com/r/microsoftsoftwareswap/ without any issues, in case you don't trust Kinguin-esque platforms (looks cheaper though).

Also visit the PC Build Thread, but you might wanna prepare to get smugged at for having no idea what price range you're looking at.

The physical building process is easy and there are a million guides/videos out there to help you.

What do you mean by wanting to future proof, if you say you mainly play Valve games? If you want to play resource-hungry games and build a PC to run them, you should be honest with yourself, otherwise you're going to be disappointed with either the price or the performance of your finished build.

Got my license off https://www.reddit.com/r/microsoftsoftwareswap/ without any issues, in case you don't trust Kinguin-esque platforms (looks cheaper though).

Also visit the [url=http://www.teamfortress.tv/12714/pc-build-thread]PC Build Thread[/url], but you might wanna prepare to get smugged at for having no idea what price range you're looking at.

The physical building process is easy and there are a million guides/videos out there to help you.

What do you mean by wanting to future proof, if you say you mainly play Valve games? If you want to play resource-hungry games and build a PC to run them, you should be honest with yourself, otherwise you're going to be disappointed with either the price or the performance of your finished build.
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SearchlightGot my license off https://www.reddit.com/r/microsoftsoftwareswap/ without any issues, in case you don't trust Kinguin-esque platforms (looks cheaper though).

Also visit the PC Build Thread, but you might wanna prepare to get smugged at for having no idea what price range you're looking at.

The physical building process is easy and there are a million guides/videos out there to help you.

What do you mean by wanting to future proof, if you say you mainly play Valve games? If you want to play resource-hungry games and build a PC to run them, you should be honest with yourself, otherwise you're going to be disappointed with either the price or the performance of your finished build.

Comparing what I have now to what I will end up with, there's no point in being disappointed. I mainly play Valve games at the moment, but I plan to have this build for many years to come. I may invest in more games because of the new build. With the lack of consistent frames and compatibility, there's not much of a point in playing those sort of games if it would not be an enjoyable experience.

[quote=Searchlight]Got my license off https://www.reddit.com/r/microsoftsoftwareswap/ without any issues, in case you don't trust Kinguin-esque platforms (looks cheaper though).

Also visit the [url=http://www.teamfortress.tv/12714/pc-build-thread]PC Build Thread[/url], but you might wanna prepare to get smugged at for having no idea what price range you're looking at.

The physical building process is easy and there are a million guides/videos out there to help you.

What do you mean by wanting to future proof, if you say you mainly play Valve games? If you want to play resource-hungry games and build a PC to run them, you should be honest with yourself, otherwise you're going to be disappointed with either the price or the performance of your finished build.[/quote]

Comparing what I have now to what I will end up with, there's no point in being disappointed. I mainly play Valve games at the moment, but I plan to have this build for many years to come. I may invest in more games because of the new build. With the lack of consistent frames and compatibility, there's not much of a point in playing those sort of games if it would not be an enjoyable experience.
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