Hi, I'm looking to upgrade my current computer because I've had it for about 5years+ and it died from overheating (the graphics card fan actually melted off). So I'm looking for some opinions and suggestions for a few build
I'm looking upgrade my CPU, Video Card, Motherboard, RAM, Hard Drive and probably PSU (because my current one is only 450W).
I am a gamer but I'm not excepting to play any heavy intensive new games (currently only play Warcraft 3 and world of Warcraft and plans on playing Starcraft 2 when it is released) however i do enjoy using photoshop every once in awhile (i do not use programs like 3dstudiomax or maya).
My i don't have a set budget but i would like this to be a value for money build and spend at max 1500 AUSD (1246.93 USD).
Currently planning:
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E6420 2.13GHz 1066Mhz FSB?
Video Card: Geforce 8600GTS?
RAM: 2x1GB DDR2 800?
Motherboard: ?
Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 500GB 7200 SATA or around there
PSU: If i need a new one
I'm not sure as to if i should get 677 or 800 on the RAM and stuff like that too. But one thing i don't want is a radeon graphics card because of some bad experiences with it.
Any help/suggestions appreciated. Thanks guys! If i missed anything you'd like to know, please just ask
I'm looking upgrade my CPU, Video Card, Motherboard, RAM, Hard Drive and probably PSU (because my current one is only 450W).
I am a gamer but I'm not excepting to play any heavy intensive new games (currently only play Warcraft 3 and world of Warcraft and plans on playing Starcraft 2 when it is released) however i do enjoy using photoshop every once in awhile (i do not use programs like 3dstudiomax or maya).
My i don't have a set budget but i would like this to be a value for money build and spend at max 1500 AUSD (1246.93 USD).
Currently planning:
CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E6420 2.13GHz 1066Mhz FSB?
Video Card: Geforce 8600GTS?
RAM: 2x1GB DDR2 800?
Motherboard: ?
Hard Drive: Seagate Barracuda 500GB 7200 SATA or around there
PSU: If i need a new one
I'm not sure as to if i should get 677 or 800 on the RAM and stuff like that too. But one thing i don't want is a radeon graphics card because of some bad experiences with it.
Any help/suggestions appreciated. Thanks guys! If i missed anything you'd like to know, please just ask