Hey guys,
This question has probably been asked more times that you want to remember but here goes anyway!
I'm looking to put an upgrade together but its taken alot longer than had been planned. The computer I have now is a mutt built by a friend of mine some time ago. Although its now ancient when compared to current computers it still works for what I use it for. Its comparable to having a pair of shoes that you really like and fit like a glove but you realize that sooner or later you'll need another pair.
The current build has:
OS: Windows XP Pro SP2
Mobo: ECS socket A (forget model-no longer on website)
RAM: 1 gig Corsair Value Select DDR400
Video card: Integrated w/mobo
Cpu: AMD XP 1.47 Ghz 1700+
Psu: 400 w (forget the brand)
HDD: Maxtor 80 GB and Western Digital 40GB
Optical drive: Lite-On CR-ROM
#2 NEC DVD-RW ND-3520a and one floppy drive
Although I know the future for AMD is AM2 until they change the socket type next week or month, I had thought about going with socket 939 for a few reasons.
1) Total budget (around $650.00 or less)
2) Cost (an OEM Athlon 64 2.4 Ghz 4000+ L2 1MB San Diego is $75.00 vs. $229.00 for the Athlon X2 5200 2.6 Ghz L2 2x 1MB Windsor) I don't plan on overclocking but I won't rule it out.
3) RAM (already have DDR instead of DDR2)
4) Useage (surf web, older games, burn occassional DVD) Favorite games are flight sims.
5) Would like to keep it about 4-5 years before rebuild. I've had Socket A about 5 years. Don't have the bucks to build a rig every year.
Originally, I had wanted to go with the 4000+ about 8 months ago. As luck would have it I missed the CPU sale on FX-55's by NewEgg too. Since the price for the 4000+ has dropped so low its hard not to notice it. A few days ago I was checking the AMD X2 5200 2.6 CPU out and the price jumped $10.00 while I was on the page!
This is what I was thinking of:
OS: Stay with Win XP Pro for right now
CPU: AMD Athlon 2.4 4000+
Mobo: undecided between ABIT or ASUS (SLI or not,little $$$ diifference)
RAM: Already have DDR400
Video card: PNY or EVGA 7900GS
PSU: Thermaltake 550w
HDD: keep the two that I have. change to SATA later
Optical drives: reuse the Lite-on CD-ROM, NEC DVD-RW, and floppy
Case: undecided (don't know whether to buy one or reuse the old one)
I thought about using a RAIDMAX Smilodon or a Thermaltake Xaser Damier case. I want a case with 5 or 6 external 5.25 bays so extra HHD cooling can be added if necessary and a fan control w/ temp display can be added if it doesn't come with the case. That about sums it up. I don't think I forgot anything.
Any ideas or suggestions are appreciated!
THX
This question has probably been asked more times that you want to remember but here goes anyway!
I'm looking to put an upgrade together but its taken alot longer than had been planned. The computer I have now is a mutt built by a friend of mine some time ago. Although its now ancient when compared to current computers it still works for what I use it for. Its comparable to having a pair of shoes that you really like and fit like a glove but you realize that sooner or later you'll need another pair.
The current build has:
OS: Windows XP Pro SP2
Mobo: ECS socket A (forget model-no longer on website)
RAM: 1 gig Corsair Value Select DDR400
Video card: Integrated w/mobo
Cpu: AMD XP 1.47 Ghz 1700+
Psu: 400 w (forget the brand)
HDD: Maxtor 80 GB and Western Digital 40GB
Optical drive: Lite-On CR-ROM
#2 NEC DVD-RW ND-3520a and one floppy drive
Although I know the future for AMD is AM2 until they change the socket type next week or month, I had thought about going with socket 939 for a few reasons.
1) Total budget (around $650.00 or less)
2) Cost (an OEM Athlon 64 2.4 Ghz 4000+ L2 1MB San Diego is $75.00 vs. $229.00 for the Athlon X2 5200 2.6 Ghz L2 2x 1MB Windsor) I don't plan on overclocking but I won't rule it out.
3) RAM (already have DDR instead of DDR2)
4) Useage (surf web, older games, burn occassional DVD) Favorite games are flight sims.
5) Would like to keep it about 4-5 years before rebuild. I've had Socket A about 5 years. Don't have the bucks to build a rig every year.
Originally, I had wanted to go with the 4000+ about 8 months ago. As luck would have it I missed the CPU sale on FX-55's by NewEgg too. Since the price for the 4000+ has dropped so low its hard not to notice it. A few days ago I was checking the AMD X2 5200 2.6 CPU out and the price jumped $10.00 while I was on the page!
This is what I was thinking of:
OS: Stay with Win XP Pro for right now
CPU: AMD Athlon 2.4 4000+
Mobo: undecided between ABIT or ASUS (SLI or not,little $$$ diifference)
RAM: Already have DDR400
Video card: PNY or EVGA 7900GS
PSU: Thermaltake 550w
HDD: keep the two that I have. change to SATA later
Optical drives: reuse the Lite-on CD-ROM, NEC DVD-RW, and floppy
Case: undecided (don't know whether to buy one or reuse the old one)
I thought about using a RAIDMAX Smilodon or a Thermaltake Xaser Damier case. I want a case with 5 or 6 external 5.25 bays so extra HHD cooling can be added if necessary and a fan control w/ temp display can be added if it doesn't come with the case. That about sums it up. I don't think I forgot anything.
Any ideas or suggestions are appreciated!
THX