Yet another computer advice thread :P

[Bamboo]

Benvoilio, I would just start completly over from scratch. Maybe even sell your old computer for about $75 or so to make a bit of money back. Really though, even the sound card isn't very good compared to what is out now. Power supply is pretty weak. Might should just start your own thread about it too.

[Thalin]

Yeah, you've got a similar system to my current one. Processor is pretty much the same, you have slightly more ram, I think my graphics card is better, as is the sound card (I had this one before, but upgraded to an Xfi Xtreme Gamer - very good!). Hard drive is fine though. We should upgrade together

[Benvoilio99]

Originally Posted by Bamboo

Benvoilio, I would just start completly over from scratch. Maybe even sell your old computer for about $75 or so to make a bit of money back. Really though, even the sound card isn't very good compared to what is out now. Power supply is pretty weak. Might should just start your own thread about it too.

Yeah. My Grandma is wanting a computer and I might sell her the one I'm on right now. And the case is broken aswell

Originally Posted by Thalin

Yeah, you've got a similar system to my current one. Processor is pretty much the same, you have slightly more ram, I think my graphics card is better, as is the sound card (I had this one before, but upgraded to an Xfi Xtreme Gamer - very good!). Hard drive is fine though. We should upgrade together

The hard drive I plan to keep, so I don't have to reinstall everything on the new system (I haven't even used a one quarter of the 465GB hard drive) Maybe we should upgrade together, as long as I get everything and you pay!

[G.Drew]

Originally Posted by Benvoilio99

P.S. Sorry for taking over the thread G.Drew )

no probs , recycling threads is always good.

[Bamboo]

Originally Posted by Benvoilio99

The hard drive I plan to keep, so I don't have to reinstall everything on the new system (I haven't even used a one quarter of the 465GB hard drive) Maybe we should upgrade together, as long as I get everything and you pay!

Actually, when moving a HD over to a new computer, you are going to need to reinstall. You can't just pull a drive out of one computer and boot it up in another without major headaches. And besides, there is nothing better than a fresh clean OS install.

[Benvoilio99]

Originally Posted by Bamboo

Actually, when moving a HD over to a new computer, you are going to need to reinstall. You can't just pull a drive out of one computer and boot it up in another without major headaches. And besides, there is nothing better than a fresh clean OS install.

True (Damn ICT teacher never talks about Hard drives!), plus I have so much junk on this.

[Colonelcool125]

I've got a question for all you computer geniuses. I'm looking to upgrade the processor on my computer. However, it's broken a couple times in the past two years and I fear it's on it's last legs. IS it worth it to upgrade the processor or would I be better off just saving for a new computer.

If you say go for the processor, could you suggest an affordable, but solid, processor to buy?

[unrealalex]

Go for a new computer. You can build an excellent computer that will run PR maxed out for 700-900 now, everything has really become cheap.

On the other hand, the Intel Core i7 processors just came out on a new socket and with DDR3 memory as standard. This pretty much makes the Core 2 Duo line and socket LGA775 and DDR2 obsolete. So if you want to buy a future proof computer, I suggest waiting for the Intel Core i7 to come down in price.