This is an awesome site, and wished I had found it much earlier. I have never built my own rig, and need help trying to decide to upgrade or start fresh. I have always purchased best buy systems, because i'm affraid to piece parts together and have compatibility issues (Either it doesnt fit the slot, or one component is not strong enough for the other).
The only thing I do on this computer is play WOW. I use to do media stuff, but i've upgraded my TV system and dont need it anymore.
This is my current system with only 2 upgrades more ram and extra HD (the HD was transfered from older system):
HP Media Center m370n:
HP P4 2.8ghz
2.5G Ram
ATI Radeon 9200 AGP 8X 128m DDR
40G WDC WD4003b-00cpf0 HD
160g Maxtor 6y160po HD
DVDROM
CDROM
200w Power Supply
Here is the data if I were to build a new system:
Approximate Purchase Date: within the Month
Budget Range: (e.g.: 600-800) 500-600
System Usage from Most to Least Important: WOW/Diablo
Parts Not Required: Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com
Country: US
Parts Preferences: None
Overclocking: I don't know how to.
SLI or Crossfire: ?????
Monitor Resolution: I dont remember right now.
Additional Comments: If I build a new system, do I need to purchase Win 7 seperately?
The only thing I do on this computer is play WOW. I use to do media stuff, but i've upgraded my TV system and dont need it anymore.
This is my current system with only 2 upgrades more ram and extra HD (the HD was transfered from older system):
HP Media Center m370n:
HP P4 2.8ghz
2.5G Ram
ATI Radeon 9200 AGP 8X 128m DDR
40G WDC WD4003b-00cpf0 HD
160g Maxtor 6y160po HD
DVDROM
CDROM
200w Power Supply
Here is the data if I were to build a new system:
Approximate Purchase Date: within the Month
Budget Range: (e.g.: 600-800) 500-600
System Usage from Most to Least Important: WOW/Diablo
Parts Not Required: Monitor, Keyboard, Mouse
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.com
Country: US
Parts Preferences: None
Overclocking: I don't know how to.
SLI or Crossfire: ?????
Monitor Resolution: I dont remember right now.
Additional Comments: If I build a new system, do I need to purchase Win 7 seperately?