Thinking of upgrading

Richeh · 11 Nov 2007 at 13:48

Right, my spec currently is a A64 3200+, 1GB RAM and 9800Pro with an Antec Trublue 450 watt PSU.

I don't play any games on my PC at all so haven't really needed to upgrade. However, lately I am doing a lot of video encoding and finding my PC is taking a fair amount of time to get it done.

Otherwise I use the PC for movies, music, word processing and net browsing.

I don't really wanna spend too much but how much would I need to spend to get a good boost in general performance and encoding, also would I need a new PSU baring in mind I don't need a powerful GFX card as I don't play games.

Cheers.

semi-pro waster · 11 Nov 2007 at 13:51

What is your budget here, something can certainly be specified but if you give a rough amount to aim for or under it would help.

//edit also does your video encoding package support quad core?

Richeh · 11 Nov 2007 at 14:01

Erm £300-350 and honestly I wouldn't know, things like Nero Vision and ConvertXtoDVD is what I use mainly.

semi-pro waster · 11 Nov 2007 at 14:07

Going on the basis that your PSU is probably still ok then I'd go for something like the below system, the CPU might be overkill slightly but it is within budget.

OcUK GeForce 7600 GT 256MB GDDR3 TV-Out/DVI (PCI-Express) - Retail £49.99
(£58.74) £49.99
(£58.74)
GeIL 2GB (2x1GB) PC2-6400C4 800MHz Ultra Low Latency DDR2 Dual Channel Kit (GX22GB6400UDC) £29.99
(£35.24) £29.99
(£35.24)
Intel Core 2 Quad Pro Q6600 "Energy Efficient SLACR 95W Edition" 2.40GHz (1066FSB) - OEM £135.99
(£159.79) £135.99
(£159.79)
Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro CPU Cooler (Socket LGA775) £14.99
(£17.61) £14.99
(£17.61)
Abit IP35-E (Socket 775) PCI-Express DDR2 Motherboard £54.99
(£64.61) £54.99
(£64.61)
Sub Total : £285.95
Shipping cost assumes delivery to UK Mainland with:
City Link Parcel Next Day (Delivered Mon-Fri)
(This can be changed during checkout) Shipping : £8.95
VAT is being charged at 17.5% VAT : £51.61
Total : £346.51