I'm about to pull the trigger on some parts for my first build and I wanted to ask kindly if others would comment?
I am replacing a Dell E6600 2.4 ghz system and I want to improve performance at least 200%. So my goal is an Intel E8500 running at 4.2 GHZ
My main apps are Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop so quad core is not important. I have not plans for games or 3d apps or video rendering.
I don't care if the case is ugly, has lights, see thru panels, etc. I just want basic as it's just going to sit under a desk hidden from view.
I was going to use my exsisting Nvidia 7900 GS and 2 500 gig SATA drives so I wasn't planning on spending any cash there.
Are the following parts suitable and compatible?
I have 4 Gig of some existing 800mhz RAM, could I use that instead of buying new?
Here's the pieces I was going to purchase from Newegg. The total is about $450.
GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3R LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail $116
Rosewill R5717 BK 120mm Fan, mesh air filters & Tool-Free kits ATX Mid Tower Computer Case,with 450W Power Supply - Retail $40
ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler - Retail $29
Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 Wolfdale 3.16GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor Model BX80570E8500 - Retail $188
CORSAIR DOMINATOR 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit TWIN2X4096-8500C5D $44
I am replacing a Dell E6600 2.4 ghz system and I want to improve performance at least 200%. So my goal is an Intel E8500 running at 4.2 GHZ
My main apps are Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop so quad core is not important. I have not plans for games or 3d apps or video rendering.
I don't care if the case is ugly, has lights, see thru panels, etc. I just want basic as it's just going to sit under a desk hidden from view.
I was going to use my exsisting Nvidia 7900 GS and 2 500 gig SATA drives so I wasn't planning on spending any cash there.
Are the following parts suitable and compatible?
I have 4 Gig of some existing 800mhz RAM, could I use that instead of buying new?
Here's the pieces I was going to purchase from Newegg. The total is about $450.
GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3R LGA 775 Intel P45 ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail $116
Rosewill R5717 BK 120mm Fan, mesh air filters & Tool-Free kits ATX Mid Tower Computer Case,with 450W Power Supply - Retail $40
ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro 92mm CPU Cooler - Retail $29
Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 Wolfdale 3.16GHz LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor Model BX80570E8500 - Retail $188
CORSAIR DOMINATOR 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel Kit TWIN2X4096-8500C5D $44