Should I wait to build my new comp?
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Lately the AMD fan here has heard nothing but Intel Core 2 Duo while the price tags on the latest/fastest AMD and Intel cpus are still up there in price. The best thing to start with is making a list of the intended hardwares and do some price shopping. It also depends on the type of build you are planning on.
thealmightyone
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The new G80 GPU's are due to come out from nvidia. So, you have the option of buying a top-of-the-range, DX10-compatible, graphics card, or buy a current graphics card after it's price drops (due to new cards coming out).
CPU-wise, both AMD and Intel are working on quad-core processors. I'm not too sure on the expected release date, but these aren't worth getting unless you're planning on running 4 CPU-intensive processes at once. It's possible that these will cause a price-drop for the other CPU's.
CPU-wise, both AMD and Intel are working on quad-core processors. I'm not too sure on the expected release date, but these aren't worth getting unless you're planning on running 4 CPU-intensive processes at once. It's possible that these will cause a price-drop for the other CPU's.
Diamondsleeper
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The only thing to wait for IMO is price drops on the current stuff when the new stuff comes out. What are you planning to use your computer for? That's what everbody needs to know.
Geoff
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Theres no need to wait that long. A high end computer by todays standards would be outdated way before 2015 anyways.
And what going to happen then to make it "neat"?
g4m3rof1337
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lol virtual computers lol hope in the screen and walk around
computerhakk
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Well, if you really want to absolutely wait, maybe for Vista only. Other than that, tech. news and improvements are happening every single day so once something new comes out, it'll get pushed over as a newer tech. comes out the following weeks or so.
However, if I was you, I'd start building right now. If you want to build a Vista PC, you already know it's specs and what it needs, so you can just build a fully capable Vista machine and install XP or an OS on it and wait. Other than the other things such as hardware wise, you can if you want, but it's not like it'll make your pc the best in the field, it'll get outdated pretty soon.
However, if I was you, I'd start building right now. If you want to build a Vista PC, you already know it's specs and what it needs, so you can just build a fully capable Vista machine and install XP or an OS on it and wait. Other than the other things such as hardware wise, you can if you want, but it's not like it'll make your pc the best in the field, it'll get outdated pretty soon.
Thanks for the replies guys! Sorry, I should have been more specific:
I'm a hardcore gamer, and looking to build a very high-end machine. I've got a few more questions for ya:
1. When do the direct x 10 compatible video cards come out?
2. Will there be any problems if I built a high-end computer in a couple months and tried to install a direct x 10 compatible video card in the future?
3. Couldnt I just upgrade to Vista once it comes out? Or will there be problems.
Thanks guys, my friend gave me an interesting idea and tell me if you think it's valid. He told me I should get one giant HD(like 750 GB) for storage for movies, music etc. Then get a small but very fast HD like a raptor with 15,000 RPM and have Windows and all my main programms installed on it so they launch faster. Is this a good idea?
Could someone do me a favor and fill in the following with the optimal choices currently on the market? Please keep in mind im most likely going to build a single processor and single video card system. Also, unless you guys think the new intel's are the way to go I was going to get a AMD AM2 64 bit processor.
Processor:
Ram:
HD1:
HD2:
Video card:
Sound card:
Power supply:
Mobo:
I can do the rest myself, thanks again guys!
I'm a hardcore gamer, and looking to build a very high-end machine. I've got a few more questions for ya:
1. When do the direct x 10 compatible video cards come out?
2. Will there be any problems if I built a high-end computer in a couple months and tried to install a direct x 10 compatible video card in the future?
3. Couldnt I just upgrade to Vista once it comes out? Or will there be problems.
Thanks guys, my friend gave me an interesting idea and tell me if you think it's valid. He told me I should get one giant HD(like 750 GB) for storage for movies, music etc. Then get a small but very fast HD like a raptor with 15,000 RPM and have Windows and all my main programms installed on it so they launch faster. Is this a good idea?
Could someone do me a favor and fill in the following with the optimal choices currently on the market? Please keep in mind im most likely going to build a single processor and single video card system. Also, unless you guys think the new intel's are the way to go I was going to get a AMD AM2 64 bit processor.
Processor:
Ram:
HD1:
HD2:
Video card:
Sound card:
Power supply:
Mobo:
I can do the rest myself, thanks again guys!
For the cpu(AMD) look over the AM2 line at http://www.amd.com/us-en/Corporate/VirtualPressRoom/0,,51_104_572_573^14062,00.html
A good gaming case generally sees 2x1gb dimms for dual channel for the beginning of a high end build. That leaves enough memory for background services and anything else. The make and model board can also be a factor.
HD #1) WD Raptor 75gb if you are good at installing Windows on SATA drives.
HD #2) internal or external through usb adapter?
For the video card? Everyone's wants the 7900 series until they can't figure out how to get the software and drivers installed correctly. Others will go for the Radeon X1900XTX or X1900XT models.
Creative's Sound Blaster X-FI is the latest.
Depending on the amount of drives and hardwares used along with OCing plan on a stable supply like the Antec True Power II 550w or even a TP III higher power supply as one brand.
Asus, MSI, Gigabyte are the three most popular brands for boards.
A good gaming case generally sees 2x1gb dimms for dual channel for the beginning of a high end build. That leaves enough memory for background services and anything else. The make and model board can also be a factor.
HD #1) WD Raptor 75gb if you are good at installing Windows on SATA drives.
HD #2) internal or external through usb adapter?
For the video card? Everyone's wants the 7900 series until they can't figure out how to get the software and drivers installed correctly. Others will go for the Radeon X1900XTX or X1900XT models.
Creative's Sound Blaster X-FI is the latest.
Depending on the amount of drives and hardwares used along with OCing plan on a stable supply like the Antec True Power II 550w or even a TP III higher power supply as one brand.
Asus, MSI, Gigabyte are the three most popular brands for boards.