[Pokeh]

yeah. Looking for something that's got at least the following:
8gb ram
3ghz+ processor
1 TB hard drive (+ maybe an SSD)

I have no idea where to look (newegg, etc. seem expensive as hell) and my budget is ~$1k

The PC will mostly be used for mild video editing, lots of music editing, 24/7 torrenting, etc. and I'm hoping to get something that has good hardware for sound quality, low power consumption, etc.

If it can run XP, that would be a miracle lmao but i'm cool with win 7

ANY suggestions on where I should start? Google brought me nothing.

[Throttle]

yeah. Looking for something that's got at least the following:
8gb ram
3ghz+ processor
1 TB hard drive (+ maybe an SSD)

I have no idea where to look (newegg, etc. seem expensive as hell) and my budget is ~$1k

The PC will mostly be used for mild video editing, lots of music editing, 24/7 torrenting, etc. and I'm hoping to get something that has good hardware for sound quality, low power consumption, etc.

If it can run XP, that would be a miracle lmao but i'm cool with win 7

ANY suggestions on where I should start? Google brought me nothing.

If your budget is $1K, I strongly recommend building your own.
My budget was about the same and I got a really great deal on most of my parts.
Sites like PCPartPicker.com make compatibility trivial and make sure you get the best deals on the right parts.
It'll also estimate the average power consumption of your machine, which mindful part selection and a good PSU can help with.
Most on-board (motherboard) sound cards would be insufficient for a diehard audiophile; if you have those needs, you'll need to buy a separate/dedicated sound card.
If you prefer, LogicalIncrements.com ranks parts in tiers so you can choose the best of each class for your budget.
Assembling parts is extremely easy, but there are still services which will let you customize your system and buy it pre-built.

If you choose this route, I can help you choose your parts and you can ask questions on sites like TomsHardware.com.

If not, Newegg is probably the best place to shop for pre-built, non-customized PCs.
Take a look at this page for a few options.
Keep in mind that Gaming/Entertainment PCs come equipped with better GPUs, which are helpful with video editing.

Best of luck.

[Pokeh]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100019096%20600014723%20600014701%20600493418%204023%20600218180%204022&IsNodeId=1&bop=And&Order=REVIEWS&PageSize=30

That link that you posted directs me to Neweggs homepage (assuming because I'm in Canada)

Otherwise, is it OK if I post the parts here for review? I may just learn how to build a PC and spare the trouble, or collect all the parts and go to a local computer shop to compile them.

Thanks for the help dude!

Here's what I got: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/GfcsFT

[qolderman]

these parts are gr8
you could try to get a better video card but this one is good too

also i recommend you to take 4x4 gb ram

[Throttle]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100019096%20600014723%20600014701%20600493418%204023%20600218180%204022&IsNodeId=1&bop=And&Order=REVIEWS&PageSize=30

That link that you posted directs me to Neweggs homepage (assuming because I'm in Canada)

Otherwise, is it OK if I post the parts here for review? I may just learn how to build a PC and spare the trouble, or collect all the parts and go to a local computer shop to compile them.

Thanks for the help dude!

Here's what I got: http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/p/GfcsFT

Nice build.
I don't think you'll have any trouble assembling parts yourself if you decide to do so.

also i recommend you to take 4x4 gb ram

I agree, but you might find that 4x4 is considerably more expensive.
Using dual-channel memory also means you'll be free to add even more memory in the future, though it's unlikely you'd want to.

[Pokeh]

I know, right?? The price includes a monitor and decent keyboard and mouse! I might drop the soundcard though. From what I've heard, I'll require high end audio equipment to even notice a difference with a good sound card installed. The built-in ones within the mobo apparently do the trick.

I also looked into PC building and saw like 5 guides and still felt clueless. Then I saw this one quick trick to burning belly fat and found this amazing thing: http://www.pcityourself.com/choosing/introduction.php

suddenly it all clicked and why aren't I doing this as a side gig

[Corr]

If I didn't forget my Skype password, I would ask Jrhar for you.

[Pokeh]

If I didn't forget my Skype password, I would ask Jrhar for you.

BRUH everytime i talk to him, its for advice. he's probably all "oh its this little shit again. All me me me, what about my feelings?"

also zeal skype is dead for the most part nyways but how do u just forget a pw for an old account you've used for years lol

[sirhamtaro]

poor jrhar

[Optimism]

I looked into building my own and the only thing I'd be concerned about is getting the wiring correct. I have no idea where the hell to plug certain things in. I wish guides went over this a bit more. The rest seems pretty simple.

[Yz]

the term 'building your own pc is the only way to get a pc' doesn't imply handmaking it yourself. it means get a custom order, and all custom shops that aren't online will just build it for you, or get a custom order online and take it to a pc shop and get it built.

that's if you have the money tho, i just forked over 70 for mine to get made for me

[Throttle]

I looked into building my own and the only thing I'd be concerned about is getting the wiring correct. I have no idea where the hell to plug certain things in. I wish guides went over this a bit more. The rest seems pretty simple.

The wiring can be a challenge at first, but everything is labeled (albeit with shorthand) and your motherboard will always come with a manual book which tells you what goes where.

the term 'building your own pc is the only way to get a pc' doesn't imply handmaking it yourself. it means get a custom order, and all custom shops that aren't online will just build it for you, or get a custom order online and take it to a pc shop and get it built.

that's if you have the money tho, i just forked over 70 for mine to get made for me

I personally assembled my PC, but services like that have been mentioned before in this thread.

[Pokeh]

I looked into building my own and the only thing I'd be concerned about is getting the wiring correct. I have no idea where the hell to plug certain things in. I wish guides went over this a bit more. The rest seems pretty simple.

as linked previously, this one opened my eyes: http://www.pcityourself.com/choosing/introduction.php

but yeah I'll just pay the computer shop to assemble parts. I've heard ~10% of the total cost of the computer parts is what you'd expect to pay to get it assembled by someone.

[123idiot123]

/r/buildapc helped me out a shitton when i was interested in making pc

use if ur a clueless indo nerd 

[Pokeh]

i had their wiki open when i read that

https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapc/wiki/faq#wiki_i_want_to_build_a_computer.2C_what_should_i_do.3F