Following the New Build outline:
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Within the next month or two
BUDGET RANGE: approx $800
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Programming in both Unix and Visual Studio, Gaming, streaming video such as Hulu and Netflix Instant Streaming and regular video play such as movies, standard school and work applications (Word, Excel, MINITAB and Multisim, etc), regular Internet use (IM, e-mail, forums, etc).
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Have keyboard and mouse that are usable now, may upgrade later after build.
Also have 160Gb hard drive that is more than enough for now, will look into an upgrade later.
Currently have brand new Rosewill RP600V2 Power Supply and a new Rosewill Wind Knight Gaming ATX Mid Tower Computer Case from Newegg as the first parts for my build.
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com
PARTS PREFERENCES: Prefer to stick with DDR2 RAM, not too worried about getting DDR3. Choice of motherboard reflects this.
OVERCLOCKING: Maybe SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Maybe
MONITOR RESOLUTION: As of the moment, I'm not 100% sure yet, but since the desktop I'm replacing with my build still has an old CRT monitor, any flat panel with at least 1024x768 is a good start, possibly up to 1600x1200?
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Possible change. Found a Newegg bundle that has the motherboard and graphics card I was looking into, which also includes a Core 2 Quad processor:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.271392
RAM: Kingston HyperX 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 Desktop Memory Model KHX8500D2K2/4G - Retail
Just looking for any advice as necessary, any suggestions to brand change (ASUS vs GIGABYTE motherboard, for example).
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: Within the next month or two
BUDGET RANGE: approx $800
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Programming in both Unix and Visual Studio, Gaming, streaming video such as Hulu and Netflix Instant Streaming and regular video play such as movies, standard school and work applications (Word, Excel, MINITAB and Multisim, etc), regular Internet use (IM, e-mail, forums, etc).
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: Have keyboard and mouse that are usable now, may upgrade later after build.
Also have 160Gb hard drive that is more than enough for now, will look into an upgrade later.
Currently have brand new Rosewill RP600V2 Power Supply and a new Rosewill Wind Knight Gaming ATX Mid Tower Computer Case from Newegg as the first parts for my build.
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: newegg.com
PARTS PREFERENCES: Prefer to stick with DDR2 RAM, not too worried about getting DDR3. Choice of motherboard reflects this.
OVERCLOCKING: Maybe SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Maybe
MONITOR RESOLUTION: As of the moment, I'm not 100% sure yet, but since the desktop I'm replacing with my build still has an old CRT monitor, any flat panel with at least 1024x768 is a good start, possibly up to 1600x1200?
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Possible change. Found a Newegg bundle that has the motherboard and graphics card I was looking into, which also includes a Core 2 Quad processor:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.271392
RAM: Kingston HyperX 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 Desktop Memory Model KHX8500D2K2/4G - Retail
Just looking for any advice as necessary, any suggestions to brand change (ASUS vs GIGABYTE motherboard, for example).