Hello!
Currently my system is:
CPU: AMD 64 3700+
Cooler : Noctua NH-U12P CPU Cooler (Socket AM2/LGA775)
Mobo: Gigabyte GA-K8NS-939
RAM: 1GB 3200 OCZ
Gfx: Leadtek AGP 7600 GT
Case: ThermalTake Tsunami
PSU: 520W Corsair
HDD: 320gb SATA Maxtor
Monitor: 22" IIyama Vision Master Pro 514
My budget for upgrading is around £1000 but a bit flexible. I will use the system mainly for gaming but also watching downloaded TV/Films, would also be interested in streaming live TV to a PC (don't know how easy this is?) and eventually hooking up a PS3.
My current thoughts are:
CPU: Intel Core 2 Quad Pro Q6600 2.40GHz
Cooler: Xigmatek HDT-S1283
Mobo: Asus P5Q-E Intel P45 (Socket 775) PCI-Express DDR2 Motherboard
RAM: Corsair 4GB DDR2 XMS2 Dominator PC2-8500C5 TwinX
Gfx: Leadtek GeForce GTX 260 896MB GDDR3
Case : Antec P182 Super Midi Tower Case - No PSU
PSU: Continue to keep my 520W Corsair
HDD: 2x640GB WesternDigital HDDs (WD6400AAKS)
Monitor: Acer G24 Widescreen Gaming LCD Monitor - Orange/Black
A friend of mine said the 8500 RAM is not necessary and 6400 would do just fine, could anyone explain why? . Also unsure about the make of GTX 260 to get, noise being a concern really!
Any input appriciated and if you think its time to upgrade now or hold on a little while .