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I want to keep the option open for overclocking so a K cpu is a must. I also plan on getting new cpu cooling hsf. What current mobos are overclock friendly? Any chipsets or brands to avoid? Whats the difference between Win 7 premium and pro or ultimate?
I am definitely going to see what kind of...
i want to get it up and running good before bf3 comes out. Dont want the teething problems of a new system to interrupt playing the new game. I will probably purchase and assemble this in august so i can get it all up to speed before the game is released.
Battlefield 3 is coming so time to upgrade.
Just starting to look around, been out of the loop for a while. Wow how many damn sockets are available now? Need advise as to where to start my search, i7, i5 i3????
Here is my current specs:
LIAN LI PC-65 USB B2 Silver Aluminum ATX Mid Tower...
Ive been reading around quite a bit here is a short list of options, let me know what you guys think
Mobo
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131333
CPU:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115017
Ram...
My current rig is starting to show its age and its time to upgrade. My budget is $1000 max, less if possible. I am planning on reusing case, optical drives, speakers, monitor etc. I have a copy of XP to use so don't need an OS. Primary uses are gaming. Have a 22" ws monitor running 1680x1050...
Mines doing the same thing and its bugging me silly. It worked fine about a week ago then all of a sudden started keeping the fans and lights on but everything else off. I haven't changed a thing lately.
Ive had 2 MX518s and am currently using the G5. Both 518s had scroll wheel problems after about 6 months use. I do miss the forward button but have grown accustomed to not using it. I love the g5 and highly recommend it.
I have decided to hold off until the new amd and conroe come out. Save my money for now and build a better rig ready for vista next year. My current rig should hold up until then. Hopefully buy the time i build more apps and games will better utilize dual core and the prices fall a little...
Thanks for all the suggestions. I currently have a 24 in widescreen so i dont really need a new screen. I have been poking around the egg and pricing a few options. Im thinking of going with a new mobo the asus A8N5X $79, X1800XT $300, and a amd 3800 X2 $300 then selling my old mobo, cpu, and...
Thanks for all the suggestions. I play a lot of bf2, a little oblivion, and msfs2004 from time to time. I listen to quite a bit of music. How much would a sound card help my performance? Is the opty 165 a good stable proc. im thinking dual core is the way to go. What is a good brand of 7900gt...
I have some money coming my way and was thinking of upgrading my comp. I will have approx. $1000 to spend. I currently have 2 6600GTs SLI and was thinking of moving to a single 78or7900 series card. I am also considering Dual core proc. What would you upgrade if you had my system in sig and...