Need some help deciding what I should get, I have a pretty good idea of what I want. But, want some feedback. I am looking to buy... 8 gigs of RAM for >300 GPU for >500 PSU for >300 But really all under 1000 and the cheaper the better within reason. =P I am thinking of getting http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3757080&CatId=3413 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2700093&CatId=2535 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicat...tails.asp?EdpNo=3807073&csid=_23#beforeyoubuy thoughts?
What else are you powering that you need a 1000 Watt PS. The RAM is cool. And the video card is a beast. What size monitor are you running, cause the video card is probably overkill unless you have a 30" monitor.
An 1000-watt psu is pretty much a standard edition with top-o-the-line computers now-a-days. Sure I could get a 750 or something (already have that btw) or I can spring a few extra bucks for future upgrades. Since my mobo allows for sli, I can always buy another one and basically have the equvallency 4 gt's on my comouter. 8gigs seems like overkill on RAM but, my computer eats my current 4gigs. My monitor is only 22" as anything above that is overkill IMO. xD More stress on the eyes. This particular graphics card works fine in lower resolutions, but have only seen benchmarks for 25" and 30". The GX 280 runs about the same, so I figured I would save myself $100. Also, there is no such thing as overkill for a graphics card. cheaper than newegg =P
The i7 is a little new expensive for my taste. You can still go sicko with a 9750 extreme edition & 8 gigs. Anyway since you have a little wiggle room price wise what about this: http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3930709&CatId=3669 or http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4037097&CatId=2306
For 1000 bucks you aren't really getting that good of an upgrade....especially in USD. I would look a little harder or wait a little longer. If you sold your old pc and spent the 1000 bucks you could probably build an i7 based pc.
I thought about the ATI card, but im still not sure about them as of yet. My system is pure Nvidia and Intel so iono. But the ATi card is in fact better, just not sure if I want it on my 780i EVGA mobo with my Quad Core Q6600. But, if it works flawlessly then perhaps I will consider using it instead. yeah, but my PC is still pretty new and processors keep coming out every 6 months-1yr. My guess is that they will upgrade...again soon enough. Would love to get it, but a bit out of my price range as it would cost me a bit more to use. If I am getting 8gigs... http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145184
If I get an i7... I will need some DDR3 RAM that is good but cheap as I will be running 8 gigs (so a brand that wont die, but doesnt need the best timings) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820227300 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicat...pNo=4303020&sku=E145-2054&srkey=EVGA LGA 1366 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4240166&sku=CP1-I7-920
Aren't you running a pretty good system already kyoji? q6600 and 8800gts or something? While the 9800x2 is beastly card, its still 2 cards. Nvidia has the 260 216sp version, I haven't been keeping uptodate but my friend told me it was a decent card and great value at the price. http://www.hardwarecanucks.com/foru...cx-maxcore-216sp-896mb-video-card-review.html -------------------- Just make sure you are getting a worthwhile upgrade imo.
what are you doing with your old one? lol cause i just got a job (sigh) to get a new computer and if your looking to sell it tell me how much
you can buy a i7 940 based system from ibuypower for less than the parts total from newegg or tigerdirect. wierd. means there is a retail price premium on the new parts right now over bulk sales to manufacturers. i would wait for a while myself if you plan to part it out (build your own). the new "systems" are suppossed to use less power so 450W PSs are suppossed to be adequate again. as an aside. the i7s require the X58 chipset which requires Three Channel DDR3. means that you have to put in 3 DIMMS at a time (3 x 1GB or 3 x 2GB etc.) Corsair has some new "kits". the 3x2 is $259 and the 3x1 is $159 at newegg. the asus p6 mobo has 6 DIMM slots. the new asus p6 mobo supports THREE video cards in "triple sli" when using the nvidia 260 or 280s. (has 3 pci 16 slots)
I you went 3x SLI you would probably want a full tower just for the heat generated by all the video cards.
My current setup is... CMS Stacker w/ 8 fans Intel Q6600 Quad Core G0 EVGA 780i mobo EVGA 8800 GTS (513 - G92) Zalman 9700 NS CPU Cooler 4 gigs of DDR2 800 Corsair RAM Rosewill 7500 watt PSU
Your pc is still very powerful. I would suggest waiting until some i7 sales come your way. Any other upgrade just isn't a worthwhile investment. If you upgrade from what you have, you should definitely get a new platform.
What about a Q9950 CPU upgrade and another video card. You'll probably see comparable benefit for the short term and can start saving for an i7 based system. Upgrades probably less than $500
I know but I need to email my parents whatI want for Christmas http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115041 its that much better than my current 2.4? Also, which gpu card? nvidia one or ati?
lol Well if you really want an upgrade get an i7 mobo/processor and ram. Reuse everything else. When the time comes buy a new video card, or sell your old stuff and then buy a new vid card with that.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145220 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicat...?EdpNo=4303020&csid=ITD&body=MAIN#detailspecs http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115202
I haven't had time to read about which i7 products are best but those are reputable brands. Not sure what the overclocking situation is with i7's might wanna look it up and see if you should get an aftermarket cooler.