Thinkpad finally died, looking to get desktop replacement for gaming
Hello everyone, long story short my laptop was on its way out (constant overheating), and finally a short killed it. Saw the spark when the power button was pressed and instantly smelled the ozone/electrical burning smell coming out. Thankfully I had just recently backed up all my files that I needed. It has been a minute since Ive had to research computer components. I'm not scared of building my own, but Im not opposed to getting a prebuilt from Costco or similar. Really looking for something to just play some games after work. Luckily my laptop used M.2 NVMe slots so I have about 4tb that I would be able to use if needed. Please let me know your suggestions. I have only ever dealt with intel/nvidia systems and Macs. Would like at least 32 gb ram. Thank you for all help.
- New build or upgrade?
- New Build
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- Already have dual monitors, one with display port and one with HMDI. Have all peripherals as well
- Already have dual monitors, one with display port and one with HMDI. Have all peripherals as well
- Already have dual monitors, one with display port and one with HMDI. Have all peripherals as well
- Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)
- Already have dual monitors, one with display port and one with HMDI. Have all peripherals as well
4k@60 and 1440@120
Uses
- Mainly will be used for gaming, I mainly play iRacing and Battlefield with friends
. Some CAD, 3d printing.
Location
- United States, have local Micro Center
Peripherals
- Not needed
Budget
- 2-2.5k (not sure if can get away with cheaper)
WiFi/wired
- Wifi
Size/noise constraint
- None
- Doesn't need to be RGB
- Id prefer liquid cooling.
Would also be doing some cad work for 3d printing (fusion/slicer)