New Build Rig Plan

[vegettoxp]

Hello there Guys, I was working on my Blue-Print Template for my Next Rig and I thought I get your guys advise before I start. I was looking around the next and it looks like building a new Rig right now might not be a good idea, because later next Year Intel is coming out with a new Sandy-Bridge Platform for High-End User and If I build one now, I will be screwed later next year. I have learned one thing and that is you can never keep up with Technology, something new is always coming.

So after all this, What Would You Guys Recommend me doing in this situation? Should I start building my new Rig or wait until next year to build my new Rig when all the new tops come out. The Big issue with me is CPU Socket (New one in 2011 (LGA2011). You guys can see my Current Rig Config in my Signature.

Please share with me your Thoughts on this Big Plan, the more input, the better idea I have if I should start or wait for my Next Rig. Thank you in Advance Guys.

Josh

 

[OILFIELDTRASH]

Get a ssd and overclock your CPU then pocket the saved cash.
If money isn't an issue get an i7 and enjoy.

 

[mfenn]

Hello there Guys, I was working on my Blue-Print Template for my Next Rig and I thought I get your guys advise before I start. I was looking around the next and it looks like building a new Rig right now might not be a good idea, because later next Year Intel is coming out with a new Sandy-Bridge Platform for High-End User and If I build one now, I will be screwed later next year. I have learned one thing and that is you can never keep up with Technology, something new is always coming.

So after all this, What Would You Guys Recommend me doing in this situation? Should I start building my new Rig or wait until next year to build my new Rig when all the new tops come out. The Big issue with me is CPU Socket (New one in 2011 (LGA2011). You guys can see my Current Rig Config in my Signature.

Please share with me your Thoughts on this Big Plan, the more input, the better idea I have if I should start or wait for my Next Rig. Thank you in Advance Guys.

Josh

You're really the only person who can answer this question. Does your current rig do everything you want it to do? If so, then you don't need to upgrade. If not, then you need to upgrade.

 

[MisterDonut]

If your rig is the one in your sig, save your money. There's nothing you can do except add an SSD. Saving money in this market is never a bad idea.

 

[vegettoxp]

That is the answer I have been getting around. There is nothing wrong with my current Rig, it's just that I have bad habbits that I want to build a new Rig every 4 to 5 years. I feel that the hardware that I have is out-dated, but that the same time, it wouldn't matter because whatever new toys I do buy, they will end up old too.

Also my other reason is that couple of things on my current board are not working right, for example some of the USB don't work and I have other minor issues with it. If I were to replace my current Asus Maximus Formula SE with another one, (Same Processor Socket -LGA775) what would you guys recommend?

 

[vegettoxp]

Also while I am at it, what would you guys recommend as of Good SSD Drive? This will be my Main HD and as for size, I am looking at 80GB and up. I have seen alot of of them out there, but I just wanted to ask if you guys have any Favorites, Please share!

 

[mfenn]

That is the answer I have been getting around. There is nothing wrong with my current Rig, it's just that I have bad habbits that I want to build a new Rig every 4 to 5 years. I feel that the hardware that I have is out-dated, but that the same time, it wouldn't matter because whatever new toys I do buy, they will end up old too.

Also my other reason is that couple of things on my current board are not working right, for example some of the USB don't work and I have other minor issues with it. If I were to replace my current Asus Maximus Formula SE with another one, (Same Processor Socket -LGA775) what would you guys recommend?

Now we're getting somewhere! Your current CPU isn't slow by any stretch of the imagination, but putting any money into an LGA775 motherboard is painful. However, you would need to go to something like an overclocked i5 750, i7 860, or i7 930 to see any sort of improvement. If I were in your shoes, I would probably buy another LGA775 mobo though, certainly not one as expensive as a Maximus Formula. Something cheap like a GA-EP45-UD3L would serve you just as well.

Also while I am at it, what would you guys recommend as of Good SSD Drive? This will be my Main HD and as for size, I am looking at 80GB and up. I have seen alot of of them out there, but I just wanted to ask if you guys have any Favorites, Please share!

The X25-M is currently the easy pick here. Good performance, good cost per GB (for an SSD).

 

[alyarb]

your CPU can easily exceed 4 GHz with a ~$25 heatsink, which is faster than an i5 or i7 (stock) in most apps. Getting one or two SSDs will really impress you, though.

 

[HumblePie]

Just picked up a cheap socket 775 board for now. Your system is very nice and is not slow at all. Sure it could be faster and better, but it would not be worth the price. The only reason I constantly upgrade like you is because I can find deals on new equipment while my current or previous equipment would sell for about the same price as the new equipment. Which means I spend very little to upgrade. Like I upgraded from a i7 920 to the i7 930 for the same cost. I bought the 920 for $200 and sold it for that price. And I bought the 930 for $200.

If you have a microcenter or fry's nearby, you could conceivably upgrade your CPU, motherboard, and memory while selling off your current gear. You might be able to get about $200-$250 for your current CPU, about $50 for your motherboard considering the condition, and $150 for all your memory. This can easily pick up some nice i5 with motherboard combo at Frys with memory. It is just up to you if this is worth it.

On a side note, as others have said a nice SSD is a major improvement to system performance.

 

[vegettoxp]

Yup, I agree with you guys, I don't want to spend too much money on another 775 motherboard, I will checkout GA-EP45-UD3L and just a quick glance, it looks petty good and price is right too. I am glad that you guys recommened me the Intel SSD, I guess you can say I am Intel Fanboy. So after reading your guys comments, it looks like that you guys are recommending me to do the following:

1) Update my current (some probem MB) with a Cheap GA-EP45-UD3L
2) Add a SSD to my current syste.

Right?

Thank You Guys!

 

[mfenn]

Yup, I agree with you guys, I don't want to spend too much money on another 775 motherboard, I will checkout GA-EP45-UD3L and just a quick glance, it looks petty good and price is right too. I am glad that you guys recommened me the Intel SSD, I guess you can say I am Intel Fanboy. So after reading your guys comments, it looks like that you guys are recommending me to do the following:

1) Update my current (some probem MB) with a Cheap GA-EP45-UD3L
2) Add a SSD to my current syste.

Right?

Thank You Guys!

Yeah, that's what I would do.

 

[vegettoxp]

Awesome, Thanks Guy!