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I'm in the process of buying a new system.
I'm looking at spending around the $1,500+ mark.
The system will be used for a variety of software applications inc. photoshop and other relatively load intensive software. I'm not a huge gamer, but do what the ability to play games.
CPU: The old debate of Intel or AMD, i've been an AMD man in the past and am swaying this way again due to its price vs performance. Currently I'm looking at an AM2 5200+. People have been trying to get me to go for an Intel E6420 but don't really know whether its worth the price hike.
Motherboard: Lost here, I know it depends on the CPU I go for, don't want anything ultra deluxe at all, would like to keep it sub $150 if possible.
RAM: Do I want DDR2 or DDR400? I know I want 2 gig, I'm swaying towards 2x 1gig Kingston DDR2.
Graphics: I know I want an NVIDIA chipset, but this is as far as I have got, again, not huge into games, but do want the ability to play them, want something to help stick within my budget.
Hard drives: Going to get either 2x 250gig Seagate or 2x 500gig Seagate.
DVD ROM: Plan on sticking with Pioneer, should I go for SATA or just stick with IDE? Will I see a difference? The price difference is very small.
PSU: Have a thermaltake at the moment and I feel it could be the cause of alot of really bizarre issues with my current machine, would love to hear new recommenced PSU's.
Case: Plan on sticking with my Thermaltake Xavier case for the time being.
Monitor: BenQ 222W 22" Wide
I know alot of this is vague but I would really appreciate peoples feedback on where I should be heading with this.
Any more information needed please let me know.
I'm looking at spending around the $1,500+ mark.
The system will be used for a variety of software applications inc. photoshop and other relatively load intensive software. I'm not a huge gamer, but do what the ability to play games.
CPU: The old debate of Intel or AMD, i've been an AMD man in the past and am swaying this way again due to its price vs performance. Currently I'm looking at an AM2 5200+. People have been trying to get me to go for an Intel E6420 but don't really know whether its worth the price hike.
Motherboard: Lost here, I know it depends on the CPU I go for, don't want anything ultra deluxe at all, would like to keep it sub $150 if possible.
RAM: Do I want DDR2 or DDR400? I know I want 2 gig, I'm swaying towards 2x 1gig Kingston DDR2.
Graphics: I know I want an NVIDIA chipset, but this is as far as I have got, again, not huge into games, but do want the ability to play them, want something to help stick within my budget.
Hard drives: Going to get either 2x 250gig Seagate or 2x 500gig Seagate.
DVD ROM: Plan on sticking with Pioneer, should I go for SATA or just stick with IDE? Will I see a difference? The price difference is very small.
PSU: Have a thermaltake at the moment and I feel it could be the cause of alot of really bizarre issues with my current machine, would love to hear new recommenced PSU's.
Case: Plan on sticking with my Thermaltake Xavier case for the time being.
Monitor: BenQ 222W 22" Wide
I know alot of this is vague but I would really appreciate peoples feedback on where I should be heading with this.
Any more information needed please let me know.
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