- Aug 26, 2012
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Hello, I currently have a AMD 3 Core Phenom, 4GB DDR2, HD4850 GPU. I wish to upgrade even though this PC is mainly only bottlenecking at graphics for me.
I wanted to upgrade as follows; Keeping the current PC as a Pay-As-You-Go Upgrade
RAM/MOBO - to DDR3 4x 8GB Slots with 2 full PCI-E GPU Ports.
GFX/PSU - New Card, one that can play all current games and future on full for the remainder of 2012. / PSU that copes / stable.
CPU, using the AMD up until the last point, wanted to see how the 6-8x Core one's improve - or just get a good AMD quad that fits.
I now am considering putting aside a budget though for a new build from scratch, I would like to do this using SOME parts from my current PC saving money until replacing later. But if possible for you clever people - quoted with/without the parts I will list.
I have posted here before, you guys always blow my own ideas out the water and I'm pretty PC savvy, (More about repairs than new tech).
So here goes.
Approximate Purchase Date: e.g.: 31/8/2012 - 14/9/2012
Budget Range: All parts + delivery (£600.00) - I would consider this a max budget however, I am looking to cut back on some costs using old parts for later (Fans,Case,HDD). - I would like to buy these new, but these are open for recycle to improve better spec in new build.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, Surfing the internet, Downloading, Office & Music.
Are you buying a monitor: later, not now. - Wanting to dual monitor the PC in a few months after build.
Parts to Upgrade: All parts (new tower from scatch, considered recycle of parts are listed above to get best bang-for-buck).
Do you need to buy OS: No - I will purchase this myself.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: ebuyer, aria, or actually even my own supplies www.ajcs-shop.co.uk
Location: Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
Parts Preferences: I am outdated, I dont want a AMD/Intel Flame War however I personally have had better exp with AMD - Here I am after the best bang-for-buck without a loss in quality.
Overclocking: Maybe - I want a good length of life - I tend to not overclock but still use aftermarket coolers and maintain often.
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe - later date, would like the option if its needed in future.
Your Monitor Resolution: 1600 x 900
Additional Comments: current PC isn't bad but I want something really nice, I love playing games, music (the works on my PC) but its time to move on as this one is getting sluggish and I want to enjoy my games on max settings when I get the time out of work to do so!.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: (I have nice new speakers and my games are only ran at medium, I dont like to push my PC for max graphics generally so I want something that will cope without it breaking a sweat and that is future proof).
I will ideally salvage this current PC that I am replacing for my partner.
I wanted to upgrade as follows; Keeping the current PC as a Pay-As-You-Go Upgrade
RAM/MOBO - to DDR3 4x 8GB Slots with 2 full PCI-E GPU Ports.
GFX/PSU - New Card, one that can play all current games and future on full for the remainder of 2012. / PSU that copes / stable.
CPU, using the AMD up until the last point, wanted to see how the 6-8x Core one's improve - or just get a good AMD quad that fits.
I now am considering putting aside a budget though for a new build from scratch, I would like to do this using SOME parts from my current PC saving money until replacing later. But if possible for you clever people - quoted with/without the parts I will list.
I have posted here before, you guys always blow my own ideas out the water and I'm pretty PC savvy, (More about repairs than new tech).
So here goes.
Approximate Purchase Date: e.g.: 31/8/2012 - 14/9/2012
Budget Range: All parts + delivery (£600.00) - I would consider this a max budget however, I am looking to cut back on some costs using old parts for later (Fans,Case,HDD). - I would like to buy these new, but these are open for recycle to improve better spec in new build.
System Usage from Most to Least Important: Gaming, Surfing the internet, Downloading, Office & Music.
Are you buying a monitor: later, not now. - Wanting to dual monitor the PC in a few months after build.
Parts to Upgrade: All parts (new tower from scatch, considered recycle of parts are listed above to get best bang-for-buck).
Do you need to buy OS: No - I will purchase this myself.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: ebuyer, aria, or actually even my own supplies www.ajcs-shop.co.uk
Location: Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
Parts Preferences: I am outdated, I dont want a AMD/Intel Flame War however I personally have had better exp with AMD - Here I am after the best bang-for-buck without a loss in quality.
Overclocking: Maybe - I want a good length of life - I tend to not overclock but still use aftermarket coolers and maintain often.
SLI or Crossfire: Maybe - later date, would like the option if its needed in future.
Your Monitor Resolution: 1600 x 900
Additional Comments: current PC isn't bad but I want something really nice, I love playing games, music (the works on my PC) but its time to move on as this one is getting sluggish and I want to enjoy my games on max settings when I get the time out of work to do so!.
And Most Importantly, Why Are You Upgrading: (I have nice new speakers and my games are only ran at medium, I dont like to push my PC for max graphics generally so I want something that will cope without it breaking a sweat and that is future proof).
I will ideally salvage this current PC that I am replacing for my partner.
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