So my current system is extremely outdated and not "upgradable" anymore so I'm putting together a new rig. I want to get "the best" components without doing something silly like buying the way overpriced intel extreme CPUs. I am, however, inclined to buy the 8800GTS. My system will be used for gaming and I'd really like to finally see the latest titles in all their glory (like Oblivion and Gothic3). I'll use it for photoshop and stuff like that aswell and I'm gonna start practicing Maya, but gaming is 1st priority.
So here's what I've come up with so far:
Nvidia 8800GTS (by club3d or Inno3d which are the cheapest where I come from)
Intel E6600 (not 100% on this one, the 4mb cache is pushing my decision, but is it really worth it?)
Motherboard is the hardest decision for me I've looked at some Asus modles like P5B deluxe etc. but I'd like to save some money here since I'm not gonna overclock my system at all.
Going for 2gb of 800mhz RAM, anybody know anything about this manufacturer: Patriot http://www.patriotmem.com/
Gonna go for CM Extreme Power 550W I think my system will be power hungry and it's good to be prepared.
I have been thinking of Aspire X-PLORER case http://www.digicomp.fi/product_info.php?cat_id=1454&products_id=198386 but if you have kickass recommendations please share!
Disc: Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 320GB, 8MB As far as I know this is a solid disc from a good manufacturer, no?
And finally the screen: AG Neovo K-A19 19" LCD Widescreen Monitor 3ms I figured that 230euros for this isn't so bad? Note that hardware prices in Finland tend to be steep.
Rest of the components I'll take from my old system (CD-rom/DVD RW etc.) In Finalnd these components will cost 1500+ euros. So what do you think? I'm not a tech "enthusiastic", but now that I finally feel the need to really step up few steps in performance and I get taxes off the price when I purchase I figured I'd go for a long lasting system with good upgradability. The things I've heard about conroe made me jump from the AMD camp. I've always used nVidia though due to friends having problems with ATI GPUs. The biggest question mark for me is the motherboard, but all help would be greatly appreciated
So here's what I've come up with so far:
Nvidia 8800GTS (by club3d or Inno3d which are the cheapest where I come from)
Intel E6600 (not 100% on this one, the 4mb cache is pushing my decision, but is it really worth it?)
Motherboard is the hardest decision for me I've looked at some Asus modles like P5B deluxe etc. but I'd like to save some money here since I'm not gonna overclock my system at all.
Going for 2gb of 800mhz RAM, anybody know anything about this manufacturer: Patriot http://www.patriotmem.com/
Gonna go for CM Extreme Power 550W I think my system will be power hungry and it's good to be prepared.
I have been thinking of Aspire X-PLORER case http://www.digicomp.fi/product_info.php?cat_id=1454&products_id=198386 but if you have kickass recommendations please share!
Disc: Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 320GB, 8MB As far as I know this is a solid disc from a good manufacturer, no?
And finally the screen: AG Neovo K-A19 19" LCD Widescreen Monitor 3ms I figured that 230euros for this isn't so bad? Note that hardware prices in Finland tend to be steep.
Rest of the components I'll take from my old system (CD-rom/DVD RW etc.) In Finalnd these components will cost 1500+ euros. So what do you think? I'm not a tech "enthusiastic", but now that I finally feel the need to really step up few steps in performance and I get taxes off the price when I purchase I figured I'd go for a long lasting system with good upgradability. The things I've heard about conroe made me jump from the AMD camp. I've always used nVidia though due to friends having problems with ATI GPUs. The biggest question mark for me is the motherboard, but all help would be greatly appreciated
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