- Apr 21, 2006
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Here's my current system:
Pentium 4 2.8 GHz
Mobo MSI 648 Max
1.5GB DDR RAM
ATI 9600 PRO (AGP)
17in CRT Monitor
I've been thinking about upgrading now for a long time and I think it’s finally time as my seriously aging system is showing its age as you can see above.
I have a bit of experience in building so I want to go down that route again. I'd like some comments from you guys about the various parts of a proposed system as I've been out of the 'latest technology' loop for a bit and am trying my hardest to get up to scratch on all the latest stuff. Also, is now a good time to do this or shall I wait a few months for any price drops. Anyway, here's what I'm thinking:
Mobo - £80ish ($150ish)
I've had a look at a few things already and I think I've decided upon another Intel Mobo. I can't really afford to get the top stuff but would like to have the technology for future upgrades. I've been looking at the Foxconn P9637AA 8KS2H as this leaves me space for a Core 2 Duo when they come down in price. Does this sound sensible? Plus its sub-£100 ($185).
CPU - £100/120ish ($185/220ish)
Although I would love to have one of the latest CPU's, realistically I can't afford one. What sort of thing would sit nicely on the Foxconn board until the Core 2 Duo's come down in price? Something around £100/120 ($185/220)?
RAM - £50ish ($95ish)
This is really quite a straight forward upgrade as I think I'll just get 1GB of DDR2 RAM from Crucial or something. I won't be able to reuse my current 1.5GB will I?
Graphics - £100/120ish ($185/220ish)
I am quite a keen gamer so this quite important. Again, I can't really spend the Earth as much as I'd like to so I'm thinking 7600GT PCI-e?
Monitor - £250ish ($470ish)
I think it’s finally time I stopped being tight and actually joined the 21st Century and bought a TFT Monitor. I'm thinking 19in so maybe the ViewSonic VX924 or the LG L1970H right? Again, money is tight so any cheaper alternatives would be greatly appreciated.
PSU - £20/30ish ($35/55ish)
I think my current PSU is ok although I am considering getting a new case so might just get a case/PSU combi. I think for the system I'm considering 550W should be ok right? Any suggestions on PSU/case combi's which also provide good cooling?
Thank you anyone that reply's to this in any capacity whatsoever as all help is great. My budget is around £500 ($925)but I'm fairly flexible. I just want a system with a good upgrade potential that will last me a good few years. Also, are there any bottleneck issues I need to worry about?
Pentium 4 2.8 GHz
Mobo MSI 648 Max
1.5GB DDR RAM
ATI 9600 PRO (AGP)
17in CRT Monitor
I've been thinking about upgrading now for a long time and I think it’s finally time as my seriously aging system is showing its age as you can see above.
I have a bit of experience in building so I want to go down that route again. I'd like some comments from you guys about the various parts of a proposed system as I've been out of the 'latest technology' loop for a bit and am trying my hardest to get up to scratch on all the latest stuff. Also, is now a good time to do this or shall I wait a few months for any price drops. Anyway, here's what I'm thinking:
Mobo - £80ish ($150ish)
I've had a look at a few things already and I think I've decided upon another Intel Mobo. I can't really afford to get the top stuff but would like to have the technology for future upgrades. I've been looking at the Foxconn P9637AA 8KS2H as this leaves me space for a Core 2 Duo when they come down in price. Does this sound sensible? Plus its sub-£100 ($185).
CPU - £100/120ish ($185/220ish)
Although I would love to have one of the latest CPU's, realistically I can't afford one. What sort of thing would sit nicely on the Foxconn board until the Core 2 Duo's come down in price? Something around £100/120 ($185/220)?
RAM - £50ish ($95ish)
This is really quite a straight forward upgrade as I think I'll just get 1GB of DDR2 RAM from Crucial or something. I won't be able to reuse my current 1.5GB will I?
Graphics - £100/120ish ($185/220ish)
I am quite a keen gamer so this quite important. Again, I can't really spend the Earth as much as I'd like to so I'm thinking 7600GT PCI-e?
Monitor - £250ish ($470ish)
I think it’s finally time I stopped being tight and actually joined the 21st Century and bought a TFT Monitor. I'm thinking 19in so maybe the ViewSonic VX924 or the LG L1970H right? Again, money is tight so any cheaper alternatives would be greatly appreciated.
PSU - £20/30ish ($35/55ish)
I think my current PSU is ok although I am considering getting a new case so might just get a case/PSU combi. I think for the system I'm considering 550W should be ok right? Any suggestions on PSU/case combi's which also provide good cooling?
Thank you anyone that reply's to this in any capacity whatsoever as all help is great. My budget is around £500 ($925)but I'm fairly flexible. I just want a system with a good upgrade potential that will last me a good few years. Also, are there any bottleneck issues I need to worry about?
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