Hello all - I'm having every-other-day blue screens on my current system, which is several years old at this point. Windows updates are up to date, as are drivers. Memory has checked out OK as well. Error messages seem to be related to the kernel, based on output from "whocrashed".
I've done some piece-meal upgrades in the past - a Radeon 5870 Eyefinity graphics card from eBay, a 750W Corsair power supply a few years ago, etc. Wondering if I should spend resources/time on a new system. Right now I'm using:
OS: Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit
Processor: AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 955 Processor (4 CPUs), ~3.2GHz
Memory: 8192MB RAM
Motherboard: Asus M3A
Card name: ATI Radeon HD 5800 Series
Manufacturer: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
Chip type: AMD Radeon Graphics Processor (0x6898)
Display Memory: 1780 MB
Dedicated Memory: 2036 MB
Approximate Purchase Date: Within the next month or so - not urgent, but have seen many sales on CyberPowerPC and iBuyPower.
Budget Range: Prefer ~$1000, but thinking up to $1500 (before rebates)
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, web development (light), media server
Are you buying a monitor: No
Parts to Upgrade: Can re-use the Corsair 750W power supply if necessary, otherwise looking at bundled system
Do you need to buy OS: Maybe (may be able to get a discount via school)
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg, Amazon, TigerDirect
Location: Worcester, MA
Parts Preferences: None - OK with Intel or AMD, but thinking Intel would give me more upgrade over current (Athlon X4 955 Black processor) based on the CPU hierarchy (http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-cpu-review-overclock,3106-5.html). I do think my motherboard is somewhat limiting, too.
Overclocking: Maybe (certainly not needed)
SLI or Crossfire: No
Your Monitor Resolution: (1600x1200 now, would love to get a 2560x1440 monitor)
Additional Comments: Games are mostly MMO's (Star Trek Online, Champions Online), Would be interested in FPS games as well.
Was thinking either Intel or AMD for CPU, probably AMD for graphics (cost), a SSD for primary/OS and a 1-2TB drive (have another 2TB drive that's relatively new) for mass storage, reuse the 750W PS if possible.
Would love your thoughts! If you think going for a new system is the right call, recommendations on where/what are also appreciated.
Thank you!
I've done some piece-meal upgrades in the past - a Radeon 5870 Eyefinity graphics card from eBay, a 750W Corsair power supply a few years ago, etc. Wondering if I should spend resources/time on a new system. Right now I'm using:
OS: Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit
Processor: AMD Phenom(tm) II X4 955 Processor (4 CPUs), ~3.2GHz
Memory: 8192MB RAM
Motherboard: Asus M3A
Card name: ATI Radeon HD 5800 Series
Manufacturer: Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.
Chip type: AMD Radeon Graphics Processor (0x6898)
Display Memory: 1780 MB
Dedicated Memory: 2036 MB
Approximate Purchase Date: Within the next month or so - not urgent, but have seen many sales on CyberPowerPC and iBuyPower.
Budget Range: Prefer ~$1000, but thinking up to $1500 (before rebates)
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, web development (light), media server
Are you buying a monitor: No
Parts to Upgrade: Can re-use the Corsair 750W power supply if necessary, otherwise looking at bundled system
Do you need to buy OS: Maybe (may be able to get a discount via school)
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: Newegg, Amazon, TigerDirect
Location: Worcester, MA
Parts Preferences: None - OK with Intel or AMD, but thinking Intel would give me more upgrade over current (Athlon X4 955 Black processor) based on the CPU hierarchy (http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/gaming-cpu-review-overclock,3106-5.html). I do think my motherboard is somewhat limiting, too.
Overclocking: Maybe (certainly not needed)
SLI or Crossfire: No
Your Monitor Resolution: (1600x1200 now, would love to get a 2560x1440 monitor)
Additional Comments: Games are mostly MMO's (Star Trek Online, Champions Online), Would be interested in FPS games as well.
Was thinking either Intel or AMD for CPU, probably AMD for graphics (cost), a SSD for primary/OS and a 1-2TB drive (have another 2TB drive that's relatively new) for mass storage, reuse the 750W PS if possible.
Would love your thoughts! If you think going for a new system is the right call, recommendations on where/what are also appreciated.
Thank you!
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