So I've decided to upgrade my system and use the parts I replace to make another computer. I've got a couple reasons I want to upgrade, with the first being that I've started pushing my computer to the point where I can notice it. I don't game that much (although I did try to play oblivion, and while it worked, it was choppy enough that I stopped pretty soon afterwords) and I have started to do some HD video editing for a non-profit org. I tend to keep certain apps up and running all the time (the usual suspects - firefox, outlook, trillian, utorrent, avg/some other lite virus scanner, etc).
I'm going for a pretty stable, fast, silent system.
Current system:
CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+
Heatsink: Scythe SCNJ-1000
GPU: EVGA 256-P2-N516 GeForce 7800GT 256MB
replaced cooler with ARCTIC COOLING AVC-NV5R3 ARCTIC Ceramic NV Silencer Rev.3
RAM: G.SKILL Value Series 2GB (2 x 1GB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200)
MOBO: ASUS A8N-SLI Premium 939 NVIDIA nForce4
HDs: 3x SAMSUNG SpinPoint P Series SP2504C 250GB
Case/PS: Antec Performance One P150 White Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 430W Power Supply
DVD: NEC 16X DVD±R DVD Burner Silver
I also have 2 500GB externals connected via USB. Dell 24" monitor, wireless keyboard/mouse.
I'm proposing to buy the following [alot which I got from :
here
CPU: Q9300 or E8500 - there is only $1 difference for me, and I get it dirt cheap, so I'm curious what people would suggest. I'm leaning towards the Q9300.
HS: Is it worth the ~30 for a different cooler, such as XIGMATEK HDT-S1283 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler
RAM: G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400)
GPU: I'm kind of torn what to get here. I haven't really kept up on this at all, and I know I don't want to spend too much here, so I'd like to stay around 100, maybe 150. The guide lists a few in my price range, but I don't know really which to pick. I'm currently debating between EVGA 384-P3-N851-AR GeForce 8800 GS 384MB and VGA 512-P3-N800-TR GeForce 8800 GT 512MB. What else should I look at? What about AMD products?
PS: CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W Overkill? Enough? How is it compared to SeaSonic S12 Energy Plus SS-550HT or would that not be enough?
I'll reuse my HD's, monitor, etc. I'm thinking about picking up a new keyboard since my keyboard and mouse interfere with each other, which gets annoying. It looks like my total for this will come out to around $500. What do you guys think? Suggestions?
I'm going for a pretty stable, fast, silent system.
Current system:
CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+
Heatsink: Scythe SCNJ-1000
GPU: EVGA 256-P2-N516 GeForce 7800GT 256MB
replaced cooler with ARCTIC COOLING AVC-NV5R3 ARCTIC Ceramic NV Silencer Rev.3
RAM: G.SKILL Value Series 2GB (2 x 1GB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200)
MOBO: ASUS A8N-SLI Premium 939 NVIDIA nForce4
HDs: 3x SAMSUNG SpinPoint P Series SP2504C 250GB
Case/PS: Antec Performance One P150 White Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 430W Power Supply
DVD: NEC 16X DVD±R DVD Burner Silver
I also have 2 500GB externals connected via USB. Dell 24" monitor, wireless keyboard/mouse.
I'm proposing to buy the following [alot which I got from :
here
CPU: Q9300 or E8500 - there is only $1 difference for me, and I get it dirt cheap, so I'm curious what people would suggest. I'm leaning towards the Q9300.
HS: Is it worth the ~30 for a different cooler, such as XIGMATEK HDT-S1283 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler
RAM: G.SKILL 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400)
GPU: I'm kind of torn what to get here. I haven't really kept up on this at all, and I know I don't want to spend too much here, so I'd like to stay around 100, maybe 150. The guide lists a few in my price range, but I don't know really which to pick. I'm currently debating between EVGA 384-P3-N851-AR GeForce 8800 GS 384MB and VGA 512-P3-N800-TR GeForce 8800 GT 512MB. What else should I look at? What about AMD products?
PS: CORSAIR CMPSU-650TX 650W Overkill? Enough? How is it compared to SeaSonic S12 Energy Plus SS-550HT or would that not be enough?
I'll reuse my HD's, monitor, etc. I'm thinking about picking up a new keyboard since my keyboard and mouse interfere with each other, which gets annoying. It looks like my total for this will come out to around $500. What do you guys think? Suggestions?