hi everybody. Here's what I got: pentium 3, 500mhz, 20 gig hd (75% full), onboard video. works ok, but planning on upgrading. I have heard that there are new things coming out in the next several months. pci express? new pentium socket? no more agp?
Should I build now, or wait a while? I plan on building my own pc. I will be using it for internet, photoshop, and plan on getting into digital video editing. I will need a capture device and a dvd burner. I also will do some light gaming. I am thinking Intel, but my mind could be changed.
I will reuse my monitor, printer, keyboard, mouse, ect... I have budget set at $800 - $1000 us dollars.
I know that in general, there is no sense waiting to build a computer, beacuse everything is outdated soon anyway, but is the upcoming technology going to be that much better? If I build now will I have compatibility issues with the upcoming technology?
One more thought, with summer coming, I won't be using the computer as much, so if I do wait, it won't kill me. Thanks for your replies.
Should I build now, or wait a while? I plan on building my own pc. I will be using it for internet, photoshop, and plan on getting into digital video editing. I will need a capture device and a dvd burner. I also will do some light gaming. I am thinking Intel, but my mind could be changed.
I will reuse my monitor, printer, keyboard, mouse, ect... I have budget set at $800 - $1000 us dollars.
I know that in general, there is no sense waiting to build a computer, beacuse everything is outdated soon anyway, but is the upcoming technology going to be that much better? If I build now will I have compatibility issues with the upcoming technology?
One more thought, with summer coming, I won't be using the computer as much, so if I do wait, it won't kill me. Thanks for your replies.