Looking for CPU+MB+RAM+etc suggestions

[yhbae]

I've been away for a while in the hardware scenes. I can see a lot has changed.

Currently I own:

- Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600, OCed at 2.8GHz (I believe)
- 4GB RAM
- GeForce 8800GT
- Gigabyte MB
- WD Black Edition HD
- Antec Sonata 3 case
- 22inch monitor with 1680x1024 resolution

I am looking to give this to my daughter and build a new one. I basically use it mostly for productivity purposes. I often use more than 30 windows open, mixed with different apps (all browsers, Eclipse, mySQL, Photoshop, p2p, etc). I always have background applications running. My existing system doesn't feel all that fast. I don't play games much these days so I probably don't need a super fast GPU.

Given this, what would be my best option? Trying to stay below $1000 budget.

Is i7-920 worth it over i5-750? What about AMD's 6-core CPU?

Thanks!

 

[Motopsychojdn]

Start a thread in homebuilt section, theres a fill in form one the first page and well get you going
heres a link to that,

http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/261222-13-build-advice

or if you dont fancy building it yourself, have a looksie on this one for guidance.

http://www.tomshardware.co.uk/forum/269162-13-recommended-builds-usage
hope this helps a little
Moto

 

[yhbae]

Nice links - thanks.

I've also posted it under the section you have suggested.

 

[Motopsychojdn]

I just found it before I came to check back Im off to sleep now,nightshifts, but Im sure youll have some good replies soon mate
Moto