EncodedNybble said:
So, skimping out on the video card ($230 for a card seems a bit much I may stick with the one I have for now even though it's not great, unless cards make a world of difference in photoshop) and adding RAM this set up will come a few hundred dollars cheaper than the one I listed in the OP (though should I still get the artic 5? I am assuming I won't need the heat sink I listed in the OP with the less wattage CPU). Also assuming I can sell my current optical drives and RAM for $100 or so, looking at about $400 for an upgrade. Not too shabby. Squilliman: do you think these components you listed would be alright for another 3-4 years or are they bottom of the barrel-ish now? |
Im getting a litle confused about what you want.
The CPU is fine, its very solid and fast.
The motherboard is up to date.
The GTX 460 GPU doesn't support 3 monitors. If you want to game on 3 monitors get the 5870 I linked earlier. If you just want to play on one you can get a 5770 which will drive them all very nicely in 2D and still let you game on the one in 3D.
Still keep the arctic, it will let the CPU cool better. Theres nothing wrong with getting an aftermarket one, just make sure its quiet.
Overall, they are very solid components, they should last 3-4 years so long as you're happy with what the PC can do when you get it.
Tease.
