I really have no idea where to start with buying a PC. All the different components available to purchase just has me a bit overwhelmed. I'm not sure if I should just buy a pre-built PC or build one myself. If I do build one myself I have no idea what components are worth getting and would meet my needs.
What I would be using the computer for:
Work (MS word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
Gaming (not my main concern but I wish to be able to play games if I decide that I want to.)
Internet (this goes without saying)...
So really I just need a PC that can handle just about anything I can throw at it in terms of gaming and basic work programs and internet use. The PC also needs to be able to handle multitasking of internet and multiple work programs working simultaneously and seamlessly.
As far as budget goes, I would like to keep the total cost below $2,000 so I think I have a lot of room to work with, although I'm not entirely sure how much some of these major components, such as a graphics card, would cost. I want the best cost:usefulness ratio. I'm not concerned with having the best rig I can get, just something that I will be happy with for at least a couple of years and can preferably run games like BF4 on ultra settings (just so I have that option, but again, this isn't my main concern.)
So can I get something like this just from walking into a Best Buy and picking up their best computer or will I have to build something myself? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
What I would be using the computer for:
Work (MS word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
Gaming (not my main concern but I wish to be able to play games if I decide that I want to.)
Internet (this goes without saying)...
So really I just need a PC that can handle just about anything I can throw at it in terms of gaming and basic work programs and internet use. The PC also needs to be able to handle multitasking of internet and multiple work programs working simultaneously and seamlessly.
As far as budget goes, I would like to keep the total cost below $2,000 so I think I have a lot of room to work with, although I'm not entirely sure how much some of these major components, such as a graphics card, would cost. I want the best cost:usefulness ratio. I'm not concerned with having the best rig I can get, just something that I will be happy with for at least a couple of years and can preferably run games like BF4 on ultra settings (just so I have that option, but again, this isn't my main concern.)
So can I get something like this just from walking into a Best Buy and picking up their best computer or will I have to build something myself? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.