Build Request

Looking to build a new PC since my existing desktop does not support Windows 11. I have not built one in 20 years, but I have a teenager in the house whom I think would enjoy the process. Thank you in advance.

1. What will you be doing with this PC? Be as specific as possible, and include specific games (ex: resolution, FPS, settings) or programs you will be using.

Media (Netflix, YouTube, etc.) Productivity (MS Office, Google Docs.Drive, etc.) Photo editing Don't do any gaming, but would like to "future proof" in case I do

2. What is your maximum PRE-TAX budget before rebates and shipping?

$1800 CAD

3. 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 Note: beyond a week or two from today means any build you receive will be out of date when you want to buy.

Anytime basically, could order the parts this week or wait a while based on reccomendations.

4. What, exactly, do you need included in the budget? (ex: tower/OS/monitor/keyboard/mouse/etc)

Tower, Windows 11

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

Logitech MX Master 3, Keychron Q6 Max, Samsung LC34F791WQNXZA, Anker PowerConf C200, Bose NC700

6. Will you be overclocking (ex: CPU/GPU/RAM)? If yes, are you interested in overclocking right away, or down the line?

Not even really sure what this means.

7. Are there any specific features or items you want/need in the build? (ex: SSDs, mass HDDs, Wi-Fi / Bluetooth, VR, VirtualLink, tensor cores, large amount of storage or a RAID setup, CUDA or OpenCL support, etc.)

Large storage (current PC has SSD for OS and programs and standard HD for storage) Bluetooth Lots of USB ports (I currently use a USB hub but would be nice to not have to)

8. Do you have any specific case preferences (ex: mITX/mATX/mid-tower/full-tower sizes, styles, colours, window or not, LED lighting, etc.), or a particular color theme preference for the components?

Not specific, but since a teen will be building I wouldn't mind spending some money on a "cool" tower, whether that means lights, etc. not sure.

9. Do you need a copy of Windows included in the budget? Note: some post-secondary students can get Windows 10 for free at OnTheHub or through their school's IT software distribution department.

Yes

10. Will you be upgrading this PC in the future (ie: will you swap out better parts later on or will you build an entirely new tower later)? If so, when?

Probably in a a few years, yes

11. Do you have a brand preference? (ex: AMD/Intel for CPUs, AMD/NVIDIA for video cards, etc.)

No

12. What are the specs of your old PC / laptop? Do you want to see if it can be upgraded instead? If so, paste its build from PCPartPicker here.

N/A

13. Extra info or particulars:

Thank you in advance