Should I do it?

[mb]

My system specs seem ok, but my mobo = rev 1 which means poor OC capability and the 3500+ is a NewCastle, which again hampers OCing. Then there's my case, which while quiet, doesn't have that great of airflow.

I'm thinking about taking advantage of the evga deal.. $529 for a 7800GTX & Free Motherboard (at Monarch). I would also get a Seasonic 600w PSU (eWiz), an Antec P180 and a couple extra case fans, X2 3800+, and I currently have an XP-90 on the way. The upgrades would run me about $1200. I have the money to do it, I just don't know if I should jump on it now or if I should wait. The free motherboard is valued at $110.. so to make up the difference, 7800GTX's would have to drop at least that much, and who knows how long that'll be. Or maybe I should wait and see what ATI comes out with...


What to do....

 

[TankGuys]

The classic question...

Just keep in mind that when you play the "I'll wait until prices drop" game, you invariably notice a newer item and want to wait for that one... it spawns a vicious circle.

If you want to upgrade, do it. Don't try to wait until you can get the best deal, because once these prices have fallen, you'll become enamored with a newer video card/processor/motherboard/memory that will cost just as much 🙂

 

[Powermoloch]

Your system is fine atm. Just wait until the prices goes down "like it was said before by tankguys"

 

[mb]

Well, I went ahead and ordered a few things:
eVGA GeForce 7800 GT 256MB DDR3/PCI-E/VIVO/Dual-DVI (Retail Box) w/Free Motherboard: $429 + 9.50 shipping = $438.50
OCZ OCZ52012U ModStream ATX 2.0 520W Power Supply: $94 - $15MIR = $79
E6 Venice 3000+ & AS5 = $134.52 shipped
XP-90 & fan = $43.70 shipped

Grand total = $710.72 before rebates. I'm hoping I get the PSU in time to meet the deadline for the rebate, it must be postmarked by Sept 10.. I'm gonna try to get the $30 rebate on the evga 7800, but I don't know if that will happen. I'm gonna try everything out in my Sonata before I decide on a P180.

 

[mb]

Well I got everything up and running after a few dumb mistakes... the performance is great so far!! I'm gonna try to tweak it even more.

 

[Ike0069]

Good to hear.
How are your temps?
I also have a Sonata and have been fighting hi system temps since day one. Part of the problem is that I have a Newcastle, and the PSU always runs hot due to only the single 80mm fan. Has the new PSU/CPU helped cool it down?

 

[mb]

Sadly, I'm not sure about the temps. There is a known issue with the evga mobo reporting inaccurate temps. My guess is that they are fine.. everything is stable.
I'm still thinking about getting a P180.. I could use a bigger case. The modstream has some stiff cables!