Computer update suggestions pl

ChillyDog · 22 Jul 2008 at 09:38

Hello,

Below my current system, it's getting a bit rusty so perhaps it's time for a little update ...

Intel Pentium 4 3.0GHz
Zalman CNPS7000A-Cu
XFX 6800GT 256Mb
Creative Audigy 2 ZS
Abit IC7-Max3
OCZ 1Gb kit EL DDR pc-3200
2x WD Raptor 36.7GB S-ATA RAID0
Maxtor DiamondMax S-ATA 120GB
Plextor PX-708A
Plextor PX-116A
Antec TrueBlue 480

Is the selection below any good ?
I have no intent to overclock, just want a good system for gaming.
That is also about the amount I'm willing to spend.

Thank you.

ChillyDog · 22 Jul 2008 at 11:02

I'm looking at the Enermax right now, that looks like a good choice ( hardocp review )
Would 525W be sufficient or should I go for 625W ?

ChillyDog · 22 Jul 2008 at 16:12

Ok, thanks for your input.

However, I'm now tempted to get the 4870 instead of the 4850 since it's almost the same price and taken that I dont OC perhaps the toxic isn't the right card for me ?

ChillyDog · 22 Jul 2008 at 23:18

I think I will go with the config below ... some changes, not for the worse i hope ?

ChillyDog · 23 Jul 2008 at 11:29

Ok its final now, this is what I'll get ...

I have one more question now, since I have XP Pro OEM now, will I have get a new license or go Vista (what version?)

Thx!

ChillyDog · 23 Jul 2008 at 11:30

sr4470 said:
Yup. That would pay for a nice hard drive....

Wont my Raptors be good enough for this update ?

ChillyDog · 23 Jul 2008 at 22:15

sr4470 said:
You've only got a 120GB and the Raptors, not a lot of drive space in today's terms. Of course, if you're sure thats all you need, fair enough. I still question the choice to spend £30 on a pair of fans..

I made a mistake, I just ordered Noctua NF-S12 to place on the Accelero (the NF-P12 shouldn't have been there) and I'll use the stock CPU cooler.

goujon945 said:
You will probs need a new license yes, for Vista i would get home premium 64bit

Bummer, anyway what has to be done has to be done ...