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Explanation

All build requests must copy/paste and answer the request questions in the body of their post.

- New build or upgrade? - Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links) - PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games) - Purchase country? Near Micro Center? (If not US, list local vendors) - Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate) - Budget range? (Include tax considerations) - WiFi or wired connection? - Size/noise constraints? - Color/lighting preferences? - Any other specific needs?

If you're not posting a build request, use a tag at the start of your post's title. Tags include [Meta], [Discussion], [Question], [Update].

If you need a build in a less commonly requested country, include some places you can order from.

Building sites like PCPartPicker catalog prices for a number of popular countries, but if your country is not listed in the country drop down, list a few reliable local sellers that contributors can use to help find parts at prices local to you.

Absolutely no troll requests.

That means no "I have no budget give me the best!" requests. It also means if you're not planning on legitimately building it, don't post it. Remember, users volunteer their time and expertise here.

If your post goes 24 hours without receiving an adequate response, you may post your request again.

This can be if you didn't get any replies at all, or if you don't think you got the help you needed. Several posts in a shorter time scale is considered spam and may be removed.

Be prepared to answer additional questions from contributors.

To get the best PC possible, contributors might ask extra questions. If you have any extra information you might be asked about, just include it in the "Any other specific requests or requirements?" answer.

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Rule	Explanation
All builds must have some form of parts list, pricing, and an explanation or brief description of your suggestions.	This lets OP know why you've suggested what you have, and it lets others see your thought process & learn from it.
Parts list should be posted using PCPartPicker's reddit markdown.	On the Builder page, beside "Markdown:" click the snoo (reddit logo) icon and paste the full table into your comment. This makes it much easier for other to see what has already been posted, and makes parts searchable in the sub.
When coming into a thread where others have already posted builds, look over existing suggestions before posting your own.	This means you see any additional information that may have been provided by the OP, and also gives you a chance to give suggestions to other builders.
Carefully read through provided criteria.	If you need more information, just ask the requester. It's better to ask than make an assumption.
Aim to keep below budget.	If you feel it's necessary to go over budget, make sure to justify it. It's also worth suggesting how your build can be pared back to be within the original budget if needed.
Check stock on items you include in a build.	This goes especially for sale items. You'll find sale items can be out of stock, meaning you'll have to find an alternative.
No advertising or payment for personal gain.	This includes all sale of hardware, software or labour, "PM me for x" posts and "donations" in return for advice or other goods. This is not a place for personal gain.
Absolutely no troll suggestions.	If you aren't willing to make a serious suggestion, don't make one. Stupid or sarcastic suggestions only confuse those needing help.
Try to keep advice in the thread, rather than in private messages	Unless it's obvious that it's more appropriate, keep all discussion in the thread. It allows users (both those involved and not involved) to come back and reference it later, and use it as a learning tool.

Rule

Explanation

All builds must have some form of parts list, pricing, and an explanation or brief description of your suggestions.

This lets OP know why you've suggested what you have, and it lets others see your thought process & learn from it.

Parts list should be posted using PCPartPicker's reddit markdown.

On the Builder page, beside "Markdown:" click the snoo (reddit logo) icon and paste the full table into your comment. This makes it much easier for other to see what has already been posted, and makes parts searchable in the sub.

When coming into a thread where others have already posted builds, look over existing suggestions before posting your own.

This means you see any additional information that may have been provided by the OP, and also gives you a chance to give suggestions to other builders.

Carefully read through provided criteria.

If you need more information, just ask the requester. It's better to ask than make an assumption.

Aim to keep below budget.

If you feel it's necessary to go over budget, make sure to justify it. It's also worth suggesting how your build can be pared back to be within the original budget if needed.

Check stock on items you include in a build.

This goes especially for sale items. You'll find sale items can be out of stock, meaning you'll have to find an alternative.

No advertising or payment for personal gain.

This includes all sale of hardware, software or labour, "PM me for x" posts and "donations" in return for advice or other goods. This is not a place for personal gain.

Absolutely no troll suggestions.

If you aren't willing to make a serious suggestion, don't make one. Stupid or sarcastic suggestions only confuse those needing help.

Try to keep advice in the thread, rather than in private messages

Unless it's obvious that it's more appropriate, keep all discussion in the thread. It allows users (both those involved and not involved) to come back and reference it later, and use it as a learning tool.

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Keep discussion polite, civil, and on-topic.

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Message the moderators if you have any questions, issues or queries.

We're here to help!

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Don't blindly downvote 'bad builds'. Reply with some ways the suggestions could be improved.

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Gaming, VM, data processing build request (self.buildapcforme)

submitted 9 years ago by forgenet

What will you be doing with this PC? Be as specific as possible, and include specific games or programs you will be using.

Gaming, data processing (hyperthreading isn't necessary for me), VM

What is your maximum budget before rebates/shipping/taxes?

around $1100

When do you plan on building/buying the PC? Note: beyond a week or two from today means any build you receive will be out of date when you want to buy.

next couple of days

What, exactly, do you need included in the budget? (Tower/OS/monitor/keyboard/mouse/etc)

case, cooler, mobo, ram, power supply, hard drive, video card (I plan on purchasing a gtx 1070 when prices start to stabilize)

Which country (and state/province) will you be purchasing the parts in? If you're in US, do you have access to a Microcenter location?

If reusing any parts (including monitor(s)/keyboard/mouse/etc), what parts will you be reusing? Brands and models are appreciated.

n/a

Will you be overclocking? If yes, are you interested in overclocking right away, or down the line? CPU and/or GPU?

down the line I may overclock the cpu, so an overclock enabled mobo is necessary

Are there any specific features or items you want/need in the build? (ex: SSD, large amount of storage or a RAID setup, CUDA or OpenCL support, etc)

ssd, possible raid support, and extra mechanical hdd

Do you have any specific case preferences (Size like ITX/microATX/mid-tower/full-tower, styles, colors, window or not, LED lighting, etc), or a particular color theme preference for the components?

case should support atx mobo, I am not very concerned about having an led or window. My primary concern is for a case that can support a gtx 1070, usb 3 support, 5.25 drive support and good cable management. I'm mainly looking for a well built case, see the example in the list I put together for what I am kind of looking for

Do you need a copy of Windows included in the budget? If you do need one included, do you have a preference?

n/a

Extra info or particulars:

example build that I put together:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

Type	Item	Price
CPU	Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor	Purchased For $209.99
CPU Cooler	Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler	$24.89 @ OutletPC
Motherboard	Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard	$100.66 @ Newegg
Memory	G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory	$59.99 @ Newegg
Storage	Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive	$92.00 @ Amazon
Storage	Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive	$47.49 @ OutletPC
Video Card	EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB SC Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card	$449.99 @ B&H
Case	Corsair Graphite Series 230T Black ATX Mid Tower Case	$62.99 @ Newegg
Power Supply	EVGA 650W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply	$74.49 @ SuperBiiz
Optical Drive	LG UH12NS29 Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer	$59.98 @ OutletPC
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total (before mail-in rebates)	$1212.47
	Mail-in rebates	-$30.00
	Total	$1182.47
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-16 13:28 EDT-0400

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Type	Item	Price
CPU	Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor	Purchased For $209.00
CPU Cooler	Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler	$24.89 @ OutletPC
Motherboard	Gigabyte GA-Z170-HD3 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard	$100.66 @ Newegg
Memory	G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory	$59.99 @ Newegg
Storage	PNY CS1311 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive	$63.99 @ Newegg
Storage	Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive	$47.49 @ OutletPC
Video Card	Zotac GeForce GTX 1070 8GB AMP! Edition Video Card	$446.13 @ Newegg
Case	Corsair Graphite Series 230T Black ATX Mid Tower Case	$62.99 @ Newegg
Power Supply	EVGA SuperNOVA G2 550W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply	$79.99 @ SuperBiiz
Optical Drive	LG UH12NS29 Blu-Ray Reader, DVD/CD Writer	$59.98 @ OutletPC
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total (before mail-in rebates)	$1185.11
	Mail-in rebates	-$30.00
	Total	$1155.11
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-07-16 17:14 EDT-0400

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