I am looking at upgrading my system within the month. I will be using it primarily for video/audio/photo editing, and gaming as a strong secondary use. Here is what I am looking at getting:
Pentium 4c 800mhz FSB 3.0GHz (or should I go LGA775?)
Abit IS7 mobo (or what do u recommend if I go LGA775?)
2 512mb 3200 Corsair DIMMs (is there a better brand than corsair that I should go with? Would you recommend a faster memory speed than 3200?)
BFG GeForce 6800 GT 256MB (Ok... so this one is $460, but a full blown Ultra is about $560. It seems that it would make sense to just get the Ultra for the extra $100, or an ATI XT 800 256mb. What is your advice on this?)
Lastly, what would you recommend as a $100-ish soundcard? How about the Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS (Internal) for about $85?
Also, are there any upcoming price cuts I should know about that may create a more opportune time to upgrade?
Thanks for the help,
Dan
Pentium 4c 800mhz FSB 3.0GHz (or should I go LGA775?)
Abit IS7 mobo (or what do u recommend if I go LGA775?)
2 512mb 3200 Corsair DIMMs (is there a better brand than corsair that I should go with? Would you recommend a faster memory speed than 3200?)
BFG GeForce 6800 GT 256MB (Ok... so this one is $460, but a full blown Ultra is about $560. It seems that it would make sense to just get the Ultra for the extra $100, or an ATI XT 800 256mb. What is your advice on this?)
Lastly, what would you recommend as a $100-ish soundcard? How about the Creative Labs Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS (Internal) for about $85?
Also, are there any upcoming price cuts I should know about that may create a more opportune time to upgrade?
Thanks for the help,
Dan