I would really appreciate some opinions. I have a rig that I built 6 1/2 years ago that continues to handle everything I throw at it (non-gamer, some light photoshop work, primarily multiple, concurrent program work with custom software). Most of the work I do involves data manipulations that the software logs for legal purposes, so keeping a faithful record (ie stable system) is most important. This system has never frozen, never hung up, and because of the data I work with, I'd like things to stay that way. I am becoming concerned that after all this time, I'm tempting fate by not building a new system. Suggestions? A friend suggestion I just but 2 GB of RAM and let her go for another 2 years. I was an early adopter of the dual CPU system, and it took some effort to tweak this system.
Short specs on Current system
Tyan Tiger S2460 with 2x Athalon MP 1800+
512 MB Crucial Reg ECC Ram
2 x 80 GB Maxtor HDs
vanilla graphics card
Lian Li PC-68 case with Enermax 431 W PSU
WinXP SP2
My only concern about putting together a new rig is the time to get to a new stable system, and with job and kid duties, that is a tall order these days. However, if I am tempting fate with a 61/2 year old system, then upgrade I will.
Thanks for your input.
Short specs on Current system
Tyan Tiger S2460 with 2x Athalon MP 1800+
512 MB Crucial Reg ECC Ram
2 x 80 GB Maxtor HDs
vanilla graphics card
Lian Li PC-68 case with Enermax 431 W PSU
WinXP SP2
My only concern about putting together a new rig is the time to get to a new stable system, and with job and kid duties, that is a tall order these days. However, if I am tempting fate with a 61/2 year old system, then upgrade I will.
Thanks for your input.