APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: June 2009
BUDGET RANGE: Under $600 CND
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming (nothing hardcore like Crysis, mid-range demanding games like WC3, SC2 in the future, Diablo 3 in the future, typical Steam Games, COD 4, Fallout 3 etc...
HD videos, research and work
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: NCIX Canada
OVERCLOCKING: Maybe
[strike]SLI [/strike]OR CROSSFIRE: Maybe
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1280x960 @ 75Hz
Hey guys!
It's my first post here, and basically I'm looking for some advice whether or not it's worth it for me to upgrade to an i7 system.
Basically since I work with affiliated Intel retailers, Intel offers some pretty sick discounts through this retail employee site.
They're offering:
Big Deal Bundle #1 – $289 (USD) --> Translates to $326.39 CND at time of posting
* Intel® Core™ i7 920 processor
* Intel® Desktop Board DX58SO
* Windows Vista Ultimate* (64-bit edition)
* Upgrade voucher to receive Windows 7* (64-bit edition) upon its release
The processor also can be purchased separately:
Big Deal Bundle #2 – $129 (USD) --> Translates to $145.69 CND at time of posting
* Intel® Core™ i7 920 processor
* Windows Vista Ultimate* (64-bit edition)
* Upgrade voucher to receive Windows 7* (64-bit edition) upon its release
It's really a hard deal to pass up on, although for my current usage I'm not sure whether or not I should jump on this deal.
My current build is:
Motherboard: Asus M2R32-MVP AM2 Motherboard
CPU: AMD X2 5400+ (2.8Ghz OC to 3.0Ghz)
GPU: ATI Radeon X1950 PRO OC 600/700
RAM: Corsair 2x1GB DDR2 667Mhz
HDD: Seagate 7200.11 1TB 32MB Cache
Case: Antec SLK-3000B Mid Tower Case
PS: Ultra Xfinity 600Watt Dual 80mm Chassis Fan
Optical Drive: LG H22N 18x DVDRW
Audio: Onboard
LAN: Onboard
I would like to reuse all the parts possible (obviously ditching the MB, CPU, and RAM).
I was going to pick up this kit (and possibly price match to $109.99 CND w/ 5% tax):
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?affiliateid=4352418&sku=39033
The reason why I don't plan to upgrade any other parts is that this deal comes around June (in a couple of weeks) and is going to sell out quick because of the outrageously cheap deal for the i7 processor.
Do you guys think I should go with the upgrade I laid out?
Any better suggestions for a 6GB DDR3 kit to pick up?
Should I ditch the processor + motherboard bundle and just pick up the processor and get a better motherboard? (Prefer the combo because it's cheap...not looking for bleeding edge i7 motherboard)
Should I just pick up the processor and sell it off on Ebay?
Not bother with the upgrade at all? Or just build a brand new system all-together because my current parts suck?
Advice would be greatly appreciated !
BUDGET RANGE: Under $600 CND
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming (nothing hardcore like Crysis, mid-range demanding games like WC3, SC2 in the future, Diablo 3 in the future, typical Steam Games, COD 4, Fallout 3 etc...
HD videos, research and work
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: NCIX Canada
OVERCLOCKING: Maybe
[strike]SLI [/strike]OR CROSSFIRE: Maybe
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1280x960 @ 75Hz
Hey guys!
It's my first post here, and basically I'm looking for some advice whether or not it's worth it for me to upgrade to an i7 system.
Basically since I work with affiliated Intel retailers, Intel offers some pretty sick discounts through this retail employee site.
They're offering:
Big Deal Bundle #1 – $289 (USD) --> Translates to $326.39 CND at time of posting
* Intel® Core™ i7 920 processor
* Intel® Desktop Board DX58SO
* Windows Vista Ultimate* (64-bit edition)
* Upgrade voucher to receive Windows 7* (64-bit edition) upon its release
The processor also can be purchased separately:
Big Deal Bundle #2 – $129 (USD) --> Translates to $145.69 CND at time of posting
* Intel® Core™ i7 920 processor
* Windows Vista Ultimate* (64-bit edition)
* Upgrade voucher to receive Windows 7* (64-bit edition) upon its release
It's really a hard deal to pass up on, although for my current usage I'm not sure whether or not I should jump on this deal.
My current build is:
Motherboard: Asus M2R32-MVP AM2 Motherboard
CPU: AMD X2 5400+ (2.8Ghz OC to 3.0Ghz)
GPU: ATI Radeon X1950 PRO OC 600/700
RAM: Corsair 2x1GB DDR2 667Mhz
HDD: Seagate 7200.11 1TB 32MB Cache
Case: Antec SLK-3000B Mid Tower Case
PS: Ultra Xfinity 600Watt Dual 80mm Chassis Fan
Optical Drive: LG H22N 18x DVDRW
Audio: Onboard
LAN: Onboard
I would like to reuse all the parts possible (obviously ditching the MB, CPU, and RAM).
I was going to pick up this kit (and possibly price match to $109.99 CND w/ 5% tax):
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?affiliateid=4352418&sku=39033
The reason why I don't plan to upgrade any other parts is that this deal comes around June (in a couple of weeks) and is going to sell out quick because of the outrageously cheap deal for the i7 processor.
Do you guys think I should go with the upgrade I laid out?
Any better suggestions for a 6GB DDR3 kit to pick up?
Should I ditch the processor + motherboard bundle and just pick up the processor and get a better motherboard? (Prefer the combo because it's cheap...not looking for bleeding edge i7 motherboard)
Should I just pick up the processor and sell it off on Ebay?
Not bother with the upgrade at all? Or just build a brand new system all-together because my current parts suck?
Advice would be greatly appreciated !
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