Good Time to Build a PC?

[Maplewalnut]

Hey guys,

I'm currently in a predicament right now. My biggest concern is should I even bother rigging a computer together right now? Or is it really worth waiting?

Now I'm sure you've all been wondering, "Waiting for what?" Well, the new Intel motherboard/CPU and the new line of GDDR4 video cards. The motherboard "controller" to receive power from the PSU has gone kaput on my desktop, thus the thread. Unfortunately, it isn't worth replacing as it's; 6 years old, single core capable only.

I am looking to OC and considering of picking up the Q6600, 4GB PC2 6400, and maybe just maybe going SLI with a GTX 280 or crossfire HD3870. Possibly even picking up a mobo that can support quad and stick with duo for now until Quad covers more of the market.

My plans are to play Warhammer Online, watch BDs, and play any other leading games in the market. Fortunately for myself and many others, WAR is coming out mid fall, so we have a few more months to pick and choose components. I'm just wondering what you guys think about building a computer right now.

Any help/advice is greatly appreciated

Thanks,
Maplewalnut

 

[AndonSage]

I'm just wondering what you guys think about building a computer right now.

My advice is to build now. It won't be until next year that Nehalem will be affordable. Other than that, the only difference between building now and in 3 months is the new video cards. However, you can always pick up a GeForce card from one of the vendors that offer the step-up program, and just step-up to a new card when they come out (step-up = pay the price difference and get the new card).

I've taken my own advice, as I was planning on waiting until the new cards came out, but Age of Conan brings my current rig to it's knees, so I decided not to wait.

 

[thrawn86]

simple answer:

1)if you need good performance now (for cheap), go for it. the current line of 45nm tech is super super cheap
2)if you need good performance later (for cheap), you'll need to wait 6-8 months after the next gen of tech comes out.

Honestly, a "nice" system now and maybe a video card upgrade later on down the line will be more than enough for whatever you want to throw at it.