Okay guys, my PC is a Dell Dimension E510. It is about 3 years old and I'm in the starting process of upgrading it so that it can be good for another 3+ years. I want a badass system to be able to do the usual computer stuff as well as play all the new games that are out now (like Crysis, Fallout 3, Gears of War 2, etc)
I'm not very knowlegable when it comes to computers but let me give you the specs on my PC right now:
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Windows XP Professional Media Center Edition
Pentium 4 3.2 Ghz CPU
5 GB installed DDR2 PC2-5300 RAM
OCZ StealthXStream 500W ATX Power Supply PSU ATX12V
Stock Dell 80GB internal HD
Stock Dell CD Rom Drive
SeaGate Free agent 500 GB External HD
Nvidia Geforce 6800 GS GPU
Creative Labs Soundblaster X-fi Extreme Music Soundcard
Logitech 2.0 speaker system with subwoofer (forgot the model)
Samsung Syncmaster 22" monitor
Note: I have already purchased an XFX Geforce 8800 GT Alpha Dog Edition 512MB GPU..it's on the way in the mail.
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Here's what I'm considering purchasing:
Intel Core i7 Quad Core CPU
Western Digital 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W Power Supply - Retail
I am considering purchasing the above 3 items to upgrade my system pretty significantly. My questions are thus:
1. Are these components all compatible?
2. Would these three items be all I need to have a kickass system? If not, what else?
3. Would my current DDR Ram work in the new i7 Quad core CPU (sorry if thats a dumb question but I'm wondering.)
I welcome any/all serious and knowledgable reponses.
Thanks in advance friends!
I'm not very knowlegable when it comes to computers but let me give you the specs on my PC right now:
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Windows XP Professional Media Center Edition
Pentium 4 3.2 Ghz CPU
5 GB installed DDR2 PC2-5300 RAM
OCZ StealthXStream 500W ATX Power Supply PSU ATX12V
Stock Dell 80GB internal HD
Stock Dell CD Rom Drive
SeaGate Free agent 500 GB External HD
Nvidia Geforce 6800 GS GPU
Creative Labs Soundblaster X-fi Extreme Music Soundcard
Logitech 2.0 speaker system with subwoofer (forgot the model)
Samsung Syncmaster 22" monitor
Note: I have already purchased an XFX Geforce 8800 GT Alpha Dog Edition 512MB GPU..it's on the way in the mail.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Here's what I'm considering purchasing:
Intel Core i7 Quad Core CPU
Western Digital 640GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W Power Supply - Retail
I am considering purchasing the above 3 items to upgrade my system pretty significantly. My questions are thus:
1. Are these components all compatible?
2. Would these three items be all I need to have a kickass system? If not, what else?
3. Would my current DDR Ram work in the new i7 Quad core CPU (sorry if thats a dumb question but I'm wondering.)
I welcome any/all serious and knowledgable reponses.
Thanks in advance friends!