Hey everyone, I'm getting a new computer for graduation, and after I checked around the internet, I realized it's far less expensive to purchase components and assemble your own machine. I have basic computer knowledge; I know what a motherboard does, but the most hardware modification I've ever performed is upgrading the RAM on my Eee PC. I have no idea what to look for in any products, which brands are good, and what kind of power I can get for my money. I have a somewhat-flexible $2000 to spend, size is not an issue, I like front-accessible USB ports, maybe Blu-Ray, and coming in under 2k with enough to buy a nice keyboard and mouse and a few games would be cool. Size is not an issue, and neither is noise. I will be overclocking slightly, depending on what's stable for the chips I get. I don't want to run the risk of blowing anything out, and I'd prefer not to dink around in my case more than I have to. On that note, easy assembly is a plus, and so is cable management. If this sort of thing doesn't work on these forums, I'm sorry. I read the rules and stickies, and I think this is legal and in the right section; my bad if it's not. Also, if you guys know where to get cheap components, and/or have any helpful hints, that'd be awesome!
What I want
Fast internet browsing(I have fiber optic internet and would like to take advantage of it)
Quick booting
Future proof for at least 3 or 4 years... If I can run today's games on high, and be able to even run games 4 years down the road, it'd be awesome.
BTW, I'd probably have Ubuntu booting off a thumb drive for schoolwork, and Windows on the HDD for everything else.
tl;dr
Help a noob build a great, gaming-quality computer for about 2k.
What I want
Fast internet browsing(I have fiber optic internet and would like to take advantage of it)
Quick booting
Future proof for at least 3 or 4 years... If I can run today's games on high, and be able to even run games 4 years down the road, it'd be awesome.
BTW, I'd probably have Ubuntu booting off a thumb drive for schoolwork, and Windows on the HDD for everything else.
tl;dr
Help a noob build a great, gaming-quality computer for about 2k.