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phiamapa

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My old C2D P35 rig is starting to show its age. Will it be better to wait for Ivy Bridge or just build a SB system now? I got around PHP30,000 or around $700 converted. The new build would probably be used for 4 - 5 years like my current rig probably just a graphics card upgrade when I get a new monitor along the way

1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc
Gaming (Diablo 3, WoW, etc.), Web browsing, occasional video convertion.

2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included?
PHP30,000 or around $700 converted

3) Which country do you live in? If the U.S, please tell us the state and city if possible.
Philippines

4) What exact parts do you need for that budget? CPU, RAM, case, etc. The word "Everything" is not a valid answer. Please list out all the parts you'll need.
Processor, Mobo, RAM, Video Card, PSU, Case. (HSF and HD is possible)

5) If reusing any parts, what parts will you be reusing? Please be especially specific about the power supply. List make and model.
HD: 500GB WDC Caviar Blue

6) Will you be overclocking?
Possible

7) What is the max resolution of your monitor? What size is it?
Current Monitor 19" (1440x900)

8) When do you plan on building/buying the PC?
a month if not waiting for IB

9) What features do you need in a motherboard? RAID? Firewire? Crossfire or SLI support? USB 3.0? SATA 6Gb/s? eSATA? Onboard video (as a backup or main GPU)? etc.
USB 3.0 and SATA 6 Gb/s


10) Do you already have a legit and reusable/transferable OS key/license? If yes, what OS? Is it 32bit or 64bit?
Windows XP 32bit plan on getting Windows 7 64 bit


Here's a where I probably get most of it:
http://www.tipidpc.com/useritems.php?username=PCHub
 
Just wait unless it normally takes a long time for new hardware to hit your country.
 
Thanks Danny. It usually about a month or less from release. When is the expected date of IB?
 
I thought it got pushed back to like June. Maybe that was the mobile versions.
 
Danny Bui said:
That was the mobile version last I heard.
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You're probably right, I only read the headlines of the articles. Didn't bother reading them all, but now that I think about it. Well, when I was typing the last reply, I think I remember someone on the forums saying it was the mobile versions.
 
been delayed till June, and even when it does come out isn't it best to wait awhile for motherboard company's to get all the bugs worked out?
 
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