Hey guys, I just joined this forum. I'm seeing your advice for my new PC build. I've build one PC back in 2007, it was an Intel nVidia build. This time, I looking to go with AMD because what you get for what you pay is such a better deal over Intel.
Uses: I'm pretty much on my computer from the time I get home from school to the time I go to bed, a little no life, I know. I always have iTunes running when I'm using Firefox and AIM. Sometimes I'll also have Skype open. I also do a little video editing with Sony Vegas and editing in Photoshop.
My Plans:
I'm planning on going with an AMD quad core.
I'm thinking of going with Windows 7 32bit because of the compatibility issues with 64 bit with some programs.
I'm looking to go with a Gigabyte board. Granted, my old build was a Gigabyte and it just died on me, but their technical support is great. If there is another board with a better deal, and it's a different brand, I'm fine with that.
Questions I Have:
Is 64 bit really worth it, and does this mean I should get 2GB or 4GB of RAM?
Parts (So Far)
CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103674
PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139006
Uses: I'm pretty much on my computer from the time I get home from school to the time I go to bed, a little no life, I know. I always have iTunes running when I'm using Firefox and AIM. Sometimes I'll also have Skype open. I also do a little video editing with Sony Vegas and editing in Photoshop.
My Plans:
I'm planning on going with an AMD quad core.
I'm thinking of going with Windows 7 32bit because of the compatibility issues with 64 bit with some programs.
I'm looking to go with a Gigabyte board. Granted, my old build was a Gigabyte and it just died on me, but their technical support is great. If there is another board with a better deal, and it's a different brand, I'm fine with that.
Questions I Have:
Is 64 bit really worth it, and does this mean I should get 2GB or 4GB of RAM?
Parts (So Far)
CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103674
PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139006