Hey overclockers, this is my first post on the forum and the reason is i'm a complete n00b in pc building desperate for help.
I know there are several similar posts out there titled "HELP ME BUY A PC" but i have some specific needs and restrictions that google couldn't solve for me. Here we go:
My needs:
1) I want a gaming pc.
It doesn't have to play everything on ultra for the next 2 years. I'm currently playing mostly MOBAs (LoL, HotS) but that's because my old pc couldn't deal with more demanding games. I'd like to be able to play the new games in at least medium/high settings smoothly.
2) I'd like this system to be as mobile as possible.
In the next few years i'm going to move a lot, sparing time between my hometown and several other places. I know, laptops exist.. I dislike the idea cause i've heard they're much easier to overheat (learnt that the hard way) and the cost is higher than getting a deskbox. I guess it's still an option.
I've heard about mini PCs and smaller cases in general. I'm not completely sold on them as overheating is still a great concern but not something that can't be dealt with.
If none of the above can come within my budget and cover my gaming needs, I suppose i'd have to settle for a full tower stuck in my hometown/base.
3) I like to have upgrade and overclock potential. I've never done any of this on my own till now but as far as i know it's nice to have some extra power supply.
4) Living in Greece means i have to deal with hot summers. Overheating is coomon issue and i want the cooling system to be as quiet as possible.
My budget: Most likely i have a limit of ~600 euros (approx 650$). The limit could be a little higher but that's not granted at the moment.
It doesn't have to include any peripherals or OS. If it's not a laptop a monitor should be in too.
Restrictions: I live in Greece. In case you don't know we live under international financial restrictions so i'm not supposed to order from aboard. There are ways to bypass this but there are too costly to even bother. Also shiping and taxes used to do this hard even before the aforementioned restrictions.
As a result, i'm going to buy parts from local website. It is 5-10% more expensive than major websites (not taking rebates under account) but it seems it's my only option. Good news is they assemble whatever i pick for free and have weekly sales rotation. On the other hand they may not have every part available so i may need to ask for alternative parts suggestions as well.
That's all. I know there are people here who can come up with the most potent, cost-efficient builds but whatever input is welcome!
I know there are several similar posts out there titled "HELP ME BUY A PC" but i have some specific needs and restrictions that google couldn't solve for me. Here we go:
My needs:
1) I want a gaming pc.
It doesn't have to play everything on ultra for the next 2 years. I'm currently playing mostly MOBAs (LoL, HotS) but that's because my old pc couldn't deal with more demanding games. I'd like to be able to play the new games in at least medium/high settings smoothly.
2) I'd like this system to be as mobile as possible.
In the next few years i'm going to move a lot, sparing time between my hometown and several other places. I know, laptops exist.. I dislike the idea cause i've heard they're much easier to overheat (learnt that the hard way) and the cost is higher than getting a deskbox. I guess it's still an option.
I've heard about mini PCs and smaller cases in general. I'm not completely sold on them as overheating is still a great concern but not something that can't be dealt with.
If none of the above can come within my budget and cover my gaming needs, I suppose i'd have to settle for a full tower stuck in my hometown/base.
3) I like to have upgrade and overclock potential. I've never done any of this on my own till now but as far as i know it's nice to have some extra power supply.
4) Living in Greece means i have to deal with hot summers. Overheating is coomon issue and i want the cooling system to be as quiet as possible.
My budget: Most likely i have a limit of ~600 euros (approx 650$). The limit could be a little higher but that's not granted at the moment.
It doesn't have to include any peripherals or OS. If it's not a laptop a monitor should be in too.
Restrictions: I live in Greece. In case you don't know we live under international financial restrictions so i'm not supposed to order from aboard. There are ways to bypass this but there are too costly to even bother. Also shiping and taxes used to do this hard even before the aforementioned restrictions.
As a result, i'm going to buy parts from local website. It is 5-10% more expensive than major websites (not taking rebates under account) but it seems it's my only option. Good news is they assemble whatever i pick for free and have weekly sales rotation. On the other hand they may not have every part available so i may need to ask for alternative parts suggestions as well.
That's all. I know there are people here who can come up with the most potent, cost-efficient builds but whatever input is welcome!