General Build Help.

[QuagmireUK]

I have had my current PC now for around 3 years and its starting to show signs of wear and tear. I was thinking that I would definately need to upgrade before BF3 comes out because, for instance, im currently on XP.

I would like to stick with Intel as I have had trouble with AMD in the past. I would also like a solid state hard drive as my primary.

Im not really fussed about graphics as I have had good and bad experiences with ATI and nVidia, so either will do.

This is what I have come up with so far. I knocked this up in like 20 mins so I have done little or no research for each part.

I think I am going to replace the CPU cooler with this:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=WC-002-CS&groupid=962&catid=1532&subcat=
As I have heard great things.

Any help appreciated. Cheers

 

[QuagmireUK]

Thanks for the help. I will definately look more into the Sandybridge.

Do you think it would be a little wiser to wait a few months till I purchase? Will the prices fall by much or is there anything on the horizon that is worth watitng for?

My current rig is a little shakey but it does everything I ask of it, even though its a little slow.