Okay I have taken much of the advice here. I've cut down my build by few hundred. Now I'm at $2,016.43 including shipping. I'm going to use the PC for gaming and I'd like to use high settings on my games. I'll also use it for music, internet browsing, office work, television and movies. I know...

thank you for all the advice. I was away on vacation so couldn't reply. I'll post my new idea for a build in a bit. Thanks a ton for helping an unexperienced builder

New build in post #30 I'm new to building PCs. I want to build my own "dream" PC. I will be using this PC for gaming, music and movies. My main concerns are that my PC is upgradable "future proof" , will run anything I throw at it smoothly and is silent. I have a budget of $2,500. I've...

Thank you for the info. Soldering isn't an option for me. Are there any other options? Most of what I see is around the $150 mark.

I'm purchasing a Pro-Ject Debut III and a Little Dot MK III. I see that the MK III comes with a preamp, but is it a preamp that would work with this turntable? Or do I have to purchase a separate phono box turntable Preamplifier? If I do need one can anyone recommend one in the >$100 range?

Paste Magazine is my main source of finding new music. The CD sampler helps me find at least 2 new artist a month.

The Rega P2 does look like what I'm looking for. A good sounding out of the box experience. I love to play my mother's R&B and Jazz vinyl collection, so I know I love the format. Many years ago I had a cheap no name turntable that ended up breaking. I never replaced it, because at the time none...

In the last month I've bought a few vinyl records. The problem is I have no turntable to play these records on! I've read about the Technics SL-1200MK2 and this appears to be a great choice for my price range. For the cartridge I am considering the Grado black. Do I really need to get a new arm...

My equipment helps me listen to my music. I would never just listen to music because of how good it sounds on my headphones.

I leave the EQ off. I don't feel the music needs it.

Not at all. I listen to the music not the gear.