Hi all! first time post here, but I've been reading through the pages. I'm trying to put together a new system. Current is home built using AOpen AX6BC MB, Pentium III 600, between 1 and 2 gigs memory, Diamond Stealth S90 video card, and a Sound Blaster Live! sound card. Speakers are Boston Acoustic BA4800. So you can see, anything I build will be a big upgrade.
First, I don't game, so I won't be overclocking. This is just my play on the net computer for forums and email. I do some light picture editing, and may get into the free version of SketchUp for my woodworking projects. I'm looking for something that will be stable. The last computer I built for my wife uses an Intel D945GNTL with the Pentium D 840 CPU and has been rock solid. This is the part I'm hoping to duplicate.
I recently bought 8 Gigs of Corsair DDR3 memory, model CMX8GX3M2A1333C9, and a 1T Western Digital HD, and am thinking of the Intel DH55HC motherboard and the Intel i3 550 CPU. I plan on using my existing monitor until more funds are accumulated for a LCD unit, and will upgrade the case either as I build the system, best scenario, or later this summer, with the Cooler Master Gladiator 600 with extra fans. I will also use the onboard video and audio. I'm looking for confirmation that these items will be adequate for my purposes, or if there is something that is much better for the price.
Thanks for your time and help! Jim.
First, I don't game, so I won't be overclocking. This is just my play on the net computer for forums and email. I do some light picture editing, and may get into the free version of SketchUp for my woodworking projects. I'm looking for something that will be stable. The last computer I built for my wife uses an Intel D945GNTL with the Pentium D 840 CPU and has been rock solid. This is the part I'm hoping to duplicate.
I recently bought 8 Gigs of Corsair DDR3 memory, model CMX8GX3M2A1333C9, and a 1T Western Digital HD, and am thinking of the Intel DH55HC motherboard and the Intel i3 550 CPU. I plan on using my existing monitor until more funds are accumulated for a LCD unit, and will upgrade the case either as I build the system, best scenario, or later this summer, with the Cooler Master Gladiator 600 with extra fans. I will also use the onboard video and audio. I'm looking for confirmation that these items will be adequate for my purposes, or if there is something that is much better for the price.
Thanks for your time and help! Jim.