Hi
I want to buy a SSD, but I still use Windows XP (my machine is a i7 920). So I thought that I may need a little more memory and upgrade to Windows 7, and later next year buy a new motherboard, memory and processor.
Now I have two options:
Buy a Samsung 840 and 16GB Corsair Vengeance
OR
Buy only a SSD (Samsung 840 PRO, Samsung 830) and wait until next year to buy a motherboard, CPU and memory (and a new video card only if I really need it).
Also, would you advice me to upgrade to Windows 7? Which version (pro or Ultimate) and what platform (32 vs 64 bits)? I have no doubts about the software that I use for work, but for gaming Im not so sure. Im worried about compatibility with older games.
1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing.
Working (Visual Studio, Sql Server, I use remote desktop and connect to my work network) and gaming IF I have a little time (The Sims, and RPGs like The Witcher, Oblivion, Fable, The Last Remnant and every now and then I like to play really old games like Caesar 3).
2. What YOUR budget is. A price range is acceptable as long as it's not more than a 20% spread
USD 350
3. What country YOU will be buying YOUR parts from.
US, ONLY from Amazon. I live outside USA and cant shop on NewEgg.
4. IF you're buying parts OUTSIDE the US, please post a link to the vendor you'll be buying from.
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5. IF YOU have a brand preference. That means, are you an Intel-Fanboy, AMD-Fanboy, ATI-Fanboy, nVidia-Fanboy, Seagate-Fanboy, WD-Fanboy, etc.
I prefer Intel
6. If YOU intend on using any of YOUR current parts, and if so, what those parts are.
My current PC is:
Antect Nine Hundred Two
Asus P6T vers. 1
Intel Core i7 920 + Cooler Master RR-B10-212P-G1 Hyper 212 Plus
PC Power and Cooling S75QB Silencer 750W Quad
OCZ DDR3 PC3-10666 6GB Platinum XTC Triple Channel Kits
HD 4890 + Scythe MUSASHI
Caviar 500 GB
Caviar Black 1 Tb
LG L227WTG and a 32 1080p Samsung TV
Windows Xp Pro
7. IF YOU plan on overclocking or run the system at default speeds.
No overclocling
8. What resolution, not monitor size, will you be using?
1680x1050, 22
9. WHEN do you plan to build it?
I can buy the SSD and the memory next week
X. Do you need to purchase any software to go with the system, such as Windows or Blu Ray playback software?
MAYBE Windows 7 (which Id buy locally).
Thanks
I want to buy a SSD, but I still use Windows XP (my machine is a i7 920). So I thought that I may need a little more memory and upgrade to Windows 7, and later next year buy a new motherboard, memory and processor.
Now I have two options:
Buy a Samsung 840 and 16GB Corsair Vengeance
OR
Buy only a SSD (Samsung 840 PRO, Samsung 830) and wait until next year to buy a motherboard, CPU and memory (and a new video card only if I really need it).
Also, would you advice me to upgrade to Windows 7? Which version (pro or Ultimate) and what platform (32 vs 64 bits)? I have no doubts about the software that I use for work, but for gaming Im not so sure. Im worried about compatibility with older games.
1. What YOUR PC will be used for. That means what types of tasks you'll be performing.
Working (Visual Studio, Sql Server, I use remote desktop and connect to my work network) and gaming IF I have a little time (The Sims, and RPGs like The Witcher, Oblivion, Fable, The Last Remnant and every now and then I like to play really old games like Caesar 3).
2. What YOUR budget is. A price range is acceptable as long as it's not more than a 20% spread
USD 350
3. What country YOU will be buying YOUR parts from.
US, ONLY from Amazon. I live outside USA and cant shop on NewEgg.
4. IF you're buying parts OUTSIDE the US, please post a link to the vendor you'll be buying from.
--
5. IF YOU have a brand preference. That means, are you an Intel-Fanboy, AMD-Fanboy, ATI-Fanboy, nVidia-Fanboy, Seagate-Fanboy, WD-Fanboy, etc.
I prefer Intel
6. If YOU intend on using any of YOUR current parts, and if so, what those parts are.
My current PC is:
Antect Nine Hundred Two
Asus P6T vers. 1
Intel Core i7 920 + Cooler Master RR-B10-212P-G1 Hyper 212 Plus
PC Power and Cooling S75QB Silencer 750W Quad
OCZ DDR3 PC3-10666 6GB Platinum XTC Triple Channel Kits
HD 4890 + Scythe MUSASHI
Caviar 500 GB
Caviar Black 1 Tb
LG L227WTG and a 32 1080p Samsung TV
Windows Xp Pro
7. IF YOU plan on overclocking or run the system at default speeds.
No overclocling
8. What resolution, not monitor size, will you be using?
1680x1050, 22
9. WHEN do you plan to build it?
I can buy the SSD and the memory next week
X. Do you need to purchase any software to go with the system, such as Windows or Blu Ray playback software?
MAYBE Windows 7 (which Id buy locally).
Thanks