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I want a new computer and I have done a bit of research.
How does this rank as a gaming system?
Any impovements or suggestions that you have?
Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 3.0GHZ
Inetl D975XBX2
Coraise 3 GB DDR2-800
Western Digital Raptor X 150GB Serial ATA150 (10,000RPM)
Nvida Geforce 8800GTX 768MB GDDR3 Video Card
Some questions
How much of a difference will I see if I upgrade my RAM to the DDR2-1066? It will cost around $100 more
How much of a speed difference will I notice between a 7,200 RPM or a 10,000 RPM Hard Drive?
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I assume you're going to be gaming w/ this rig, hence the monster vid card. I just ordered my new rig and
Click here for what I got.
First off, I'd suggest a Q6600. It future proofs you more and more cores = less CPU usage when multitasking poker client, PT, PAH, AHK etc.
I'd also suggest getting a eVGA 8800GT video card. It's w/i 5% of the performance of an 8800GTX for $200-$250 less. Plus, by going w/ eVGA, if when the new 8800GTS's come out w/i the next month or 2, you can use their step-up program and get one of those!
And why the 975 board? Do you need 3 PCI xpress slots? I would suggest a P35 board more.
And is there that big a difference between 1066 and 800 RAM? Not in real world applications, no. DDR2 800 RAM is SUPER cheap right now, so I'd look that route.
As for the HDD's...I have a Raptor as well and while it's quick to boot up etc. meh, if you have the money to spend, why not. But if you're all about bang-for-the-buck, the 500GB drives (7200RPM) is the current sweet spot.
HTH and lemme know if there are any other ???'s u have.