Hi folks. I'm about to build my second system ever and I'm in need of some help. I think I've got most of the components picked out but need a couple items finalized.
Here's what I'm keeping from my current system:
- SATA II hard drives
- 22" widescreen Samsung LCD monitor
- Speakers
- Keyboard & wireless mouse
- Gigabyte 3D Aurora chassis case
- CD/DVD burner
- floppy drive
I've spec'd out the following components to add: (Note, these are Canadian prices)
- PSU: http://www.canadacomputers.com/index.php?do=ShowProduct&cmd=pd&pid=020580&cid=PS.808 $108
- CPU Fan: http://www.canadacomputers.com/index.php?do=ShowProduct&cmd=pd&pid=020921&cid=FN.349 $70
- Vista: http://www.canadacomputers.com/index.php?do=ShowProduct&cmd=pd&pid=012532&cid=SW.815 $150
I had planned on the following but, after reading this forum's stickey, am now having second thoughts:
- Mobo: http://www.motherboards.org/reviews/...ds/1742_3.html $325
- CPU: http://www.canadacomputers.com/index.php?do=ShowProduct&cmd=pd&pid=019870&cid=CPU.84 $225
- RAM: http://www.canadacomputers.com/index.php?do=ShowProduct&cmd=pd&pid=015506&cid=RAM.346.673 $310
- Graphics Card: ???
I'm an average computer user who spends most of my time surfing the net and using basic apps like Office, Adobe, etc. The most graphics-intensive game I play is WoW.
I want the computer to last 3-5 years so upgradability is important. Generally I keep replacing components until I can't do it anymore or it's not worthwhile to do so. My current computer has been optimized with replacement components to the point it's no longer feasible to upgrade and it's about 4-5 years old.
Future adaptability has priority over super performance. I've never overclocked but I'm not adverse to trying it (so long as it's not overly complicated). I'm a multi-tasker on my computer.
Budget wise I'm looking at around $1500 Canadian.
I'm having second thoughts because 1) it's an X38 mobo and 2) DDR3 doesn't seem to get the best endorsement. The only reason I'm looking at a DDR3-compatible mobo is for future adaptability. I have a strong preference for Intel and Asus mobo. Oh yeah, I also have a strong preference for having one IDE slot on the mobo (which the model linked above does) as I have a couple IDE drives that I can still get some use out of.
If anyone can help it would be GREATLY appreciated!
Here's what I'm keeping from my current system:
- SATA II hard drives
- 22" widescreen Samsung LCD monitor
- Speakers
- Keyboard & wireless mouse
- Gigabyte 3D Aurora chassis case
- CD/DVD burner
- floppy drive
I've spec'd out the following components to add: (Note, these are Canadian prices)
- PSU: http://www.canadacomputers.com/index.php?do=ShowProduct&cmd=pd&pid=020580&cid=PS.808 $108
- CPU Fan: http://www.canadacomputers.com/index.php?do=ShowProduct&cmd=pd&pid=020921&cid=FN.349 $70
- Vista: http://www.canadacomputers.com/index.php?do=ShowProduct&cmd=pd&pid=012532&cid=SW.815 $150
I had planned on the following but, after reading this forum's stickey, am now having second thoughts:
- Mobo: http://www.motherboards.org/reviews/...ds/1742_3.html $325
- CPU: http://www.canadacomputers.com/index.php?do=ShowProduct&cmd=pd&pid=019870&cid=CPU.84 $225
- RAM: http://www.canadacomputers.com/index.php?do=ShowProduct&cmd=pd&pid=015506&cid=RAM.346.673 $310
- Graphics Card: ???
I'm an average computer user who spends most of my time surfing the net and using basic apps like Office, Adobe, etc. The most graphics-intensive game I play is WoW.
I want the computer to last 3-5 years so upgradability is important. Generally I keep replacing components until I can't do it anymore or it's not worthwhile to do so. My current computer has been optimized with replacement components to the point it's no longer feasible to upgrade and it's about 4-5 years old.
Future adaptability has priority over super performance. I've never overclocked but I'm not adverse to trying it (so long as it's not overly complicated). I'm a multi-tasker on my computer.
Budget wise I'm looking at around $1500 Canadian.
I'm having second thoughts because 1) it's an X38 mobo and 2) DDR3 doesn't seem to get the best endorsement. The only reason I'm looking at a DDR3-compatible mobo is for future adaptability. I have a strong preference for Intel and Asus mobo. Oh yeah, I also have a strong preference for having one IDE slot on the mobo (which the model linked above does) as I have a couple IDE drives that I can still get some use out of.
If anyone can help it would be GREATLY appreciated!