Hey all

[Darkd10]

I'm new here...obviously. I'm getting ready to upgrade to a new rig. That is one of the main reasons I am here. Plus, this seems like one of the only forums where the people aren't so stuck up their own @s5es.

Hoping to enjoy me stay.

So, cheers.

 

[OmegaStalker]

Welcome to the fold man! You will enjoy it here! The Dark side is strong in you Padwan... Post us you're current rig and the one you're thinking of buliding...

 

[Darkd10]

Wow, this is gonna be shameful. lol

Current RIg:

CPU: Intel Pentium III 933

MOBO: Compaq 0684h

RAM: 512MB DDR

HDD: 2X WD200BB 20GB IDE in RAID 0

OS: XP Pro

CDROM: HP CD-Writer cd12d

Yeah...it's that old lol

Potential New Rig:

CPU: Q6600 Kentsfield 2.4 GHZ (hoping to OC to at least 3.0)

MOBO: GIgabyte UD3P

RAM: GEIL 8gb DDR2 800mhz

HDD: 2x WD5000AAKS 500GB SATA in RAID 0

1x WD7501AALS 750GB SATA

OS: Xp PRo x64

DVD: LG 22X DVD±R DVD Burner

PSU: PC Power & Cooling S61EPS 610W

CAse: Antec Nine Hundred Black Steel

Opinions on the new rig?

 

[zak4994]

Welcome to the forums. :wavey:

Those specs look great and will go nicely with either 4850 or 9800GT (from another one of his threads).

Are you planning on changing the tower?

 

[Darkd10]

Yeah, I'm going to change the tower. I just updated the previous post to include it.

 

[OmegaStalker]

I'd consider the i7 for long term option if you can afford it...

 

[PV5150]

Welcome to OC3D mate and that's a nice little build you've got planned there. I expect to see pics when build time comes

 

[Darkd10]

I'd consider the i7 for long term option if you can afford it...

I was considering it, but I kinda have a $1300 budget. I7's and their mobos, and DDR3 is just too expensive ATM.

 

[tinytomlogan]

i7 is not the way forward for a budget atm, theres no need for it mate and there are better cheaper i7's due with in the next year.

Get yourself a decent dual core cpu, e8400/e8500/e8600 budget depending and that will make a nice rig with the right motherboard.

1333mhz ddr3 can be had for ddr2 money now aswell.

 

[Brooksie]

Welcome, and any reason for 8GB of ram?

 

[Darkd10]

No paticular reason for the 8GB. I know it could put a strain on the memory controller, but I could end up needing it for some ventures.