I've been away from the forums for a few months and I see a lot has changed. For a gaming system, are there any energy efficient gaming builds that wouldn't sacrifice framerates, display, and overall eye candy?
Is it a good time to upgrade to DX10? Is NVidia still the leader?
Im considering an upgrade either in the winter or next summer. Price isn't the issue but I will not buy a $1k processor and/or a $600 video card.
I presently have a DS3 Gigabyte Mobo, E6300 C2D, Soundblaster X-Fi XM edition sound card, and Saphire x1900xtx video card, 4GB Corsair XMS2 ddr-675, DVD-ROM (R-RW), 2 WD SATA 250GB drives), XP Service Pack 3, 2.1 Klipsch speaker system (8 years old and the sound cuts out at times because the wires are terrible), and a Aerocool Mid-Tower (bores me and see some nice towers with displays).
Is it a good time to upgrade to DX10? Is NVidia still the leader?
Im considering an upgrade either in the winter or next summer. Price isn't the issue but I will not buy a $1k processor and/or a $600 video card.
I presently have a DS3 Gigabyte Mobo, E6300 C2D, Soundblaster X-Fi XM edition sound card, and Saphire x1900xtx video card, 4GB Corsair XMS2 ddr-675, DVD-ROM (R-RW), 2 WD SATA 250GB drives), XP Service Pack 3, 2.1 Klipsch speaker system (8 years old and the sound cuts out at times because the wires are terrible), and a Aerocool Mid-Tower (bores me and see some nice towers with displays).