My specs are: __________________
System Specs
3700+ SD KAB2E
Asus A8N Sli premium
2x XFX 6800gs xxx edtion
TT BT/vf-900 + 4case fans
1gb ocz premier (2x512mb)
250gb western digital
580w hiper type-r
Audigy2 zs platinum
Compaq 19in crt MV920
Lian Li pc-61
Xp Pro Sp2
Mx1000 / Saitek Eclipse
,and i've been waiting to get some cash to upgrade with from stuff selling on ebay ,finally sold the bulk of it now so i've got in the region of £300-£400 gbp (give or take,some stuff is still to sell ).
Problem is when i looked at the amount i've spent on my pc in total, i don't know if i can justify pumping another £400 into it.
i wanted to upgrade: ram,case, and hdd's mainly, along with couple of extras
(lcd is another £150, and i keep putting off getting one)
i've worked out around a total of £365 at the lowest and £405 including everything but an lcd
case: http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Produ...oductID=137809
panel: http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Produ...oductID=326071
soundproofing:
http://www.eclipsecomputers.com/prod...?code=HF-NOISE x2
http://www.eclipsecomputers.com/prod...code=HFP-MAT12 x3
fans: http://www.specialtech.co.uk/spshop/...cat=283&page=1 x2
hdd1: http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/94403
the 2gb ram and second hdd i'm unsure of at moment, as i don't if sellers still have them (don't like to put in offer i can't make good on and there from another forum i use ).
The dilemma is this, when i worked out how much a "basic" conroe setup would cost its near what i'd be spenting on just the above. i know that comparing what i spent on my current system doesn't really work out to what it would have bought in today standards but still
the main parts i need were ram (in prep for et:qw release) and hard drives as i'm pressed for space, the rest is more wanted not exactly needed, just really need some thoughts on what others would do
thanks , any thoughts much appreciated
does anyone know how loud are western digital raptor hdd's? i looked at the specs on there site 32db idle-36db seeking , but on a scale of 1-10 how noticeable are they?
(1 being not noticeable, 10 being a freight train)
(also forgive the layout/list of specs i posted this on another forum and got little to no advice,so i've come back to hexus once more for help )