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This thread spans CPU, MoBO, GPU etc so I thought it was best placed here. Basically, I need a little advice.
I'm looking to update my old desktop (specs below) and need to know I'm looking in the right direction. I'm looking for a solid gamer platform that will last for the next couple of years. Any way......
Old specs
Athlon 64 3000+ (1.8), Nvidia Gforce 7800GS, 250GB HDD (IDE), onboard sound, ASUS A8V(deluxe) Mobo, Windows XP.
Obviously needs updating.
I've found this for around £870
Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9550 (2.83GHz) 1333MHz FSB/12MB Cache, 8GB CORSAIR XMS2 800MHz, ASUS® P5Q DELUXE: DUAL DDR2, S-ATA II,2 x PCI-e x16, 2 x PCI, 2 PCI-E x1, Windows Vista™ Home Premium 64-bit + Windows 7 Upgrade Voucher, 4 PORT USB 2.0 INTERNAL PCI CARD (TOTAL: 12 USB 2.0 PORTS), x2 500GB SERIAL ATA 3-Gb/s HARD DRIVE WITH 8MB CACHE (7,200rpm) (seagate or WD),22x DUAL LAYER DVD WRITER ±R/±RW/RAM, 1GB ATI RADEON™ HD 4870 PCI EXPRESS (powercolor or palit), onboard sound, COOLERMASTER HAF 922 MID TOWER BLACK GAMING PC CASE, FSP 700W Quiet Quad Rail PSU, ARCTIC COOLING FREEZER 7 PRO QUIET INTEL CPU COOLER
Worth it? overboard or not enough??? I had thought of looking at the Intel i7 CPU but the Quad was the cheaper option by nearly £200
thoughts plz?
C
I'm looking to update my old desktop (specs below) and need to know I'm looking in the right direction. I'm looking for a solid gamer platform that will last for the next couple of years. Any way......
Old specs
Athlon 64 3000+ (1.8), Nvidia Gforce 7800GS, 250GB HDD (IDE), onboard sound, ASUS A8V(deluxe) Mobo, Windows XP.
Obviously needs updating.
I've found this for around £870
Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9550 (2.83GHz) 1333MHz FSB/12MB Cache, 8GB CORSAIR XMS2 800MHz, ASUS® P5Q DELUXE: DUAL DDR2, S-ATA II,2 x PCI-e x16, 2 x PCI, 2 PCI-E x1, Windows Vista™ Home Premium 64-bit + Windows 7 Upgrade Voucher, 4 PORT USB 2.0 INTERNAL PCI CARD (TOTAL: 12 USB 2.0 PORTS), x2 500GB SERIAL ATA 3-Gb/s HARD DRIVE WITH 8MB CACHE (7,200rpm) (seagate or WD),22x DUAL LAYER DVD WRITER ±R/±RW/RAM, 1GB ATI RADEON™ HD 4870 PCI EXPRESS (powercolor or palit), onboard sound, COOLERMASTER HAF 922 MID TOWER BLACK GAMING PC CASE, FSP 700W Quiet Quad Rail PSU, ARCTIC COOLING FREEZER 7 PRO QUIET INTEL CPU COOLER
Worth it? overboard or not enough??? I had thought of looking at the Intel i7 CPU but the Quad was the cheaper option by nearly £200
thoughts plz?
C