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I could use some help in determining whether I should:
1) upgrade any parts in my current computer
2) replace vista with 8.1 and do nothing for another year
3) put together a new computer within the next 2-6 months.
I have the itch to build a new one because 1) I want specific parts that I can’t upgrade on this computer 2) I always like the idea of having a spare computer during the build process if it is a motherboard change, if possible.
Current computer I built in 2009
Case: cm 690
CPU: i7 920 2.66GHz
Motherboard: Asus P6T Deluxe V2
RAM: G.SKILL 6GB (3 x 2GB)
Video card: EVGA GeForce GTX 285 1GB 512-bit GDDR3
Hard drive: 2 Western Digital Caviar Black 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5"
PSU: Corsair TX CMPSU-750TX
OS: Vista 64-bit Home OEM
DVD burner: have one.
Approximate Purchase Date:
within next 2-6 months if that is the best idea of the three
Budget Range:
below $1200 before rebates
System Usage from Most to Least Important:
Multitasking - lots of tabs open plus office plus watching videos plus looking/editing photos, no gaming, no video editing (at this time anyway). I am looking at need for memory/cpu more than a high gpu.
Are you buying a monitor:
Yes, I need a monitor, but cost of monitor is not included in budget.
Parts to Upgrade:
1) to move from 6GB total triple channel ram to 8 or 16GB double channel ram
2) haswell and integrated gpu (if that is a good idea) or else an adequate video card that will last 3-4 years. I like the idea of haswell’s integrated graphics for the cheaper cost if I don’t need a discrete gpu. Though, if a 50-100 dollar GPU would still be a lot better, I am fine with that too.
3) motherboard with usb 3.0, etc
4) maybe SSD for OS. Are they reliable / cost effective enough now? I’m a serious save (write to disk) freak.
5) if I go with haswell, do I need a new PSU?
6) case and fans, if I go with a new computer.
7) I'll use current DVD burner
Not included in budget: keyboard, speakers, mouse, monitor, windows.
Do you need to buy OS:
Yes, Windows 8.1, not OEM.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts:
Newegg or Amazon
Location: Utah, US
Parts Preferences:
Intel CPU, either haswell i5 4670 or i7 4770
ASUS motherboard
High end PSU
EVGA video card
Similar case as old one
Hard drives: reliable, quiet ones.
Large quiet fans (I use scythe s-flex fans currently)
No Overclocking and no SLI or Crossfire
Your Monitor Resolution: Minimum choice would be 24” 1080p. I’m still deciding whether a larger monitor (27”) with higher resolution is what I want. I love the idea of having 2 normal sized side-by-side documents or programs open. My desk space is small, so I am not sure that I could fit 2 monitors. Current monitor is 19” 1280 x 1024 native. Font size is a tad small, for the distance of the screen.
Additional Comments: I want a quiet PC for sure, but good air flow.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading:
I want more power efficiency (less watts usage), faster cpu, and some parts are getting kind of old, so I am not sure if I want to add new parts to an older system. Also, I can’t upgrade to 8GB memory with the old motherboard.
Thanks
1) upgrade any parts in my current computer
2) replace vista with 8.1 and do nothing for another year
3) put together a new computer within the next 2-6 months.
I have the itch to build a new one because 1) I want specific parts that I can’t upgrade on this computer 2) I always like the idea of having a spare computer during the build process if it is a motherboard change, if possible.
Current computer I built in 2009
Case: cm 690
CPU: i7 920 2.66GHz
Motherboard: Asus P6T Deluxe V2
RAM: G.SKILL 6GB (3 x 2GB)
Video card: EVGA GeForce GTX 285 1GB 512-bit GDDR3
Hard drive: 2 Western Digital Caviar Black 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5"
PSU: Corsair TX CMPSU-750TX
OS: Vista 64-bit Home OEM
DVD burner: have one.
Approximate Purchase Date:
within next 2-6 months if that is the best idea of the three
Budget Range:
below $1200 before rebates
System Usage from Most to Least Important:
Multitasking - lots of tabs open plus office plus watching videos plus looking/editing photos, no gaming, no video editing (at this time anyway). I am looking at need for memory/cpu more than a high gpu.
Are you buying a monitor:
Yes, I need a monitor, but cost of monitor is not included in budget.
Parts to Upgrade:
1) to move from 6GB total triple channel ram to 8 or 16GB double channel ram
2) haswell and integrated gpu (if that is a good idea) or else an adequate video card that will last 3-4 years. I like the idea of haswell’s integrated graphics for the cheaper cost if I don’t need a discrete gpu. Though, if a 50-100 dollar GPU would still be a lot better, I am fine with that too.
3) motherboard with usb 3.0, etc
4) maybe SSD for OS. Are they reliable / cost effective enough now? I’m a serious save (write to disk) freak.
5) if I go with haswell, do I need a new PSU?
6) case and fans, if I go with a new computer.
7) I'll use current DVD burner
Not included in budget: keyboard, speakers, mouse, monitor, windows.
Do you need to buy OS:
Yes, Windows 8.1, not OEM.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts:
Newegg or Amazon
Location: Utah, US
Parts Preferences:
Intel CPU, either haswell i5 4670 or i7 4770
ASUS motherboard
High end PSU
EVGA video card
Similar case as old one
Hard drives: reliable, quiet ones.
Large quiet fans (I use scythe s-flex fans currently)
No Overclocking and no SLI or Crossfire
Your Monitor Resolution: Minimum choice would be 24” 1080p. I’m still deciding whether a larger monitor (27”) with higher resolution is what I want. I love the idea of having 2 normal sized side-by-side documents or programs open. My desk space is small, so I am not sure that I could fit 2 monitors. Current monitor is 19” 1280 x 1024 native. Font size is a tad small, for the distance of the screen.
Additional Comments: I want a quiet PC for sure, but good air flow.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading:
I want more power efficiency (less watts usage), faster cpu, and some parts are getting kind of old, so I am not sure if I want to add new parts to an older system. Also, I can’t upgrade to 8GB memory with the old motherboard.
Thanks
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