Upgrade Bug Bit!

[Williamea]

Currently running a C2D - E8400 and Gigabyte GA-P35.
Is Sandy Bridge/Socket 1155 the way to go once they get the chipset issues worked out?



and for the heck of it:

1) What will you be doing with this PC? Gaming? Photoshop? Web browsing? etc
Gaming, Movies, Web Browsing, Office stuff, Virtual PCs, Streaming Audio/Vid to PS3

2) What's your budget? Are tax and shipping included?
Undecided

3) Where do you live?
Dallas, TX

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.
Mobo, CPU, RAM, Possible Sound Card

5) If reusing any parts, what parts will you be reusing? Please be especially specific about the power supply. List make and model.
Vid - XFX 5850
Pwr - Corsair HX620

6) Will you be overclocking?
Not right away. Maybe in future

7) What size monitor do you have and/or plan to have?
Currently have 22" Samsung

8) When do you plan on building/buying the PC?
1-3 months

9) What features do you need in a motherboard? RAID? Firewire? Crossfire or SLI support? USB 3.0? SATA 6Gb/s? etc.


10) Do you already have a legit and reusable/transferable OS key/license? If yes, what OS? Is it 32bit or 64bit?
Yes - Win7 64bit

 

[Dangman]

Currently running a C2D - E8400 and Gigabyte GA-P35.
Is Sandy Bridge/Socket 1155 the way to go once they get the chipset issues worked out?

Yes.

Wait till the updated mobos come out and then ask for upgrade advice then.