New PC Build is Stressful

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jfls45

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Why does it cause me so much anxiety? I can't make up my mind what I want.
Do I get the i5, or hold out for a i7 or just save a bunch and get an AMD?

My current PC works ok, but I have had this build a new pc bug for past several weeks. One of the guys at work just built one with his son so I probably caught the bug from listening to him.

I want the absolute best bang for my buck but seems like everytime I start going through the deals on NewEgg and other sites I start to worry there is going to be a better deal out there.

I don't really have a limit on my budget, my wife hasn't put a dollar amount on it yet. I just know some point down the road I am going to be reminded "you just spent $xxx (she always rounds up) on a new computer you didn't need.

So as you can see, I am under some stress here.

Jeff
 
what am i doing with it?

Occasional gaming or lite gaming use, I play Silent Hunter 4 networked with my sons computer,
some AutoCAD, just 2D,
web browsing,
basic computer use.

Don't need a water-cooled screaming machine, although it sounds and looks cool. I would like a quad_core for upgrade path 5 years from now.

Whats your thoughts?
 
Upgrade paths are not worth it. Basically id build with what you have now and stick with it, and in 5 years change board/ram/cpu and maybe gpu. What is your budget?
 
Possibly upgrade existing CPU?

My existing motherboard is a Gigabyte: GA-P35C-DS3R. According to the specs: Supports Intel® Core™ 2 multi-core and Intel 45nm processors

So my CPU I have in it is an Intel E6550 Core 2 Duo 2.33GHz. According to the specs, isn't the Intel 45nm processors Quad Core? Maybe I should look into upgrading the best cpu this board will accept? Whats your thoughts?
 
What is your budget...? Because for video editing and autocad you want a i7 and some ram, id recommend 16 at the bare min, and aim for a 2011 system myself, but im a different kind of builder. But seeing as its light gaming, probably can do with a i5 with 16 gig ram, and a 660Ti or about that level of hardware
 
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After few days you can play games on your computer. Because upcoming games are preferring high end graphics. So update your computer.
 
i5 3570K and 8GB of RAM is what I'd recommend if doing gaming and some light AutoCAD. If you find 8GB isn't enough, just upgrade to 16GB in the future.
 
You can upgrade your existing machine if you want to. Probably go to ebay and get Q9XXX quad core CPU.
Having a quick look on ebay, you could get Q9300 for $72.50

What windows have you got? Is it 32 bit or 64 bit?

How much RAM have you got?

What PSU have you got?

What video card have you got?
 
I can understand your situation. No matter what you do there's always something later on, It can't be avoided.

I built me a system a few months ago starting with a Celeron CPU, an Asrock mobo, 4 gigs mem, PSU and a case. I used the drives out of my old system and my old OS to complete it.

After that, every month I bought an upgrade to it (sale/reduced prices) . So far I upgraded the CPU, mems, OS then the drives (HDD and DVD). My next upgrade will be the PSU and the video card. Next after that will be the sound card and the mobo then I should be done.

If I get a case and a DVD-RW I'll be able to put together a system with the old HDD and old OS and sell it.
 
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jfls45 said:
"you just spent $xxx (she always rounds up) on a new computer you didn't need."
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Only three figures? :P

The PC that you put together looks nice, water cooling isn't necessary though; stick with a reliable 3rd party air cooler as they're cheaper and easier to maintain/install. For a GPU, if you're not doing super intensive gaming then you'll be more than happy with a GTX-660, best bang-for-the-buck GPU right now IMO (but some of the AMD fans here will tell you otherwise :) ). If you're doing a fair bit of work with AutoCAD, a 3770k could be beneficial simply because of the hyperthreading, it really shines with the rendering, but if you're just doing 2D then an i5 could be enough. If your budget allows it, 16GB of RAM is never a bad idea, and it's not too much more expensive either.
 
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