Now is the time!!!

[Leyawiin]

Already scratched that itch a month and a half ago. Next bug is HD 5800/GT300.

 

[Shmee]

ya, ^ same here probably. Especially looking forward to GT300. Cuz it will be lboth DX11 and good at folding!

 

[SonnyDaze]

Originally posted by: BTRY B 529th FA BN

I just picked this sweet re-badged Lian Li Full Tower, ABS Black Pearl All Aluminum case for 99$ plus shipping

That's a sweet looking case. :thumbsup:

Originally posted by: Gillbot

I opted for the HSPC tech Station and flipped it myself into a top deck model. I change hardware too much to mount it in a case.

:light: That just gave me an idea. I have an Antec 300 I want to do some modding on and paint and was going to pick up a cheap case to use in the interim. I think the tech station would be a better idea as I could use it again later for new builds and projects.

 

[soonerproud]

Originally posted by: Leyawiin
Already scratched that itch a month and a half ago. Next bug is HD 5800/GT300.

This

I find my X4 955 BE is more than what I need when it comes to cpu power.

My next upgrade is going to be a SSD. Then I will get the next generation DX11 cards when both Nvidia and ATI bring both to market and then allow some time for demand to dwindle so I get a good price on which card I choose. This system will fly with those two improvements and moreso than upgrading to a i5/x55 with a standard hard drive and my current GPU.

I am a firm believer a balanced system is a much better buy than getting the fastest processor but living with slower components in other areas. Instead I will just use that money to make this system fly and later I can add a USB 3.0 card and a SATA 6GB controller card if needed.

 

[AdamK47]

My upgrade itch can only be scratched when the new Ati and nVidia cards come out. I already have a Core i7 system. Two GTX 380s in SLI should do nicely.

 

[nyker96]

I am tempted to go i5 but my 775 does my everyday chores just fine so I think I will stick it out until the 32nm i5s are launched. I do hope they decoupled the PCIE clock from the rest of the chip by then, hate to see a nice cpu be stained with such an imperfection.

 

[SolMiester]

I'm waiting for affordable SSD....then perhaps a NAS device with print server...

 

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

So far in my attempts not to buy any computer stuff, I have failed: 2 comp cases 🙁 😀

 

[v8envy]

The upgrade bug chewed my ass right off as well. Nothing like having your wife call you to say "I'm near a Microcenter, do we need anything?" to accidentally get back on the upgrade treadmill.

 

[VirtualLarry]

Originally posted by: v8envy
The upgrade bug chewed my ass right off as well. Nothing like having your wife call you to say "I'm near a Microcenter, do we need anything?" to accidentally get back on the upgrade treadmill.

LOL. Awesome.

 

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

Originally posted by: VirtualLarry

Originally posted by: v8envy
The upgrade bug chewed my ass right off as well. Nothing like having your wife call you to say "I'm near a Microcenter, do we need anything?" to accidentally get back on the upgrade treadmill.

LOL. Awesome.

lol "upgrade treadmill" lol 😀

 

[Majic 7]

Got a 160 G2 ordered, still waiting. Wrestling with my inner chubby about an i7 860.

 

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

The G2 80g's are available at New Egg now for 379$ ...just resist!!!!

 

[Axon]

Originally posted by: RussianSensation

Are you kidding Axon? :laugh: Who in the world would 'upgrade' from a Core i7 920 3.5ghz+ to any Core i7 1156 chip today? . . . Man if you got $$ to burn, get an SSD or the new ATi cards.

Well, there was some speculation that the 1156 chips were "better" early on, but I think that debate has since settled down. There are no "hidden fees" with the X58 chipset...

 

[daw123]

I'm happy with my rig at the moment, although when Intel release the 6-core Gulftown, I'll certainly be tempted.

 

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

Just bought 2 cases = fail

The ABS Black Pearl & Pre-Ordered the Corsair Obsidain 800D

Had to get a case with more than one HD cage for my AVCHD machine, then the 800D will be for machine 3 in sig (still building)

 

[RussianSensation]

Originally posted by: Axon

Originally posted by: RussianSensation

Are you kidding Axon? :laugh: Who in the world would 'upgrade' from a Core i7 920 3.5ghz+ to any Core i7 1156 chip today? . . . Man if you got $$ to burn, get an SSD or the new ATi cards.

Well, there was some speculation that the 1156 chips were "better" early on, but I think that debate has since settled down. There are no "hidden fees" with the X58 chipset...

No I meant not about 1156 vs. 1366 in the context of getting a brand new system from the onset. It was a comment of why would anyone 'side-grade' from their current 1366 to 1156...