- Jun 3, 2004
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Ok, I built my current rig with the following specs:
Processor: AMD Athlon XP +2600
Motherboard: Asus A7N8X-E Deluxe
Video Card: Sapphire ATI Radeon 9800 SE
Sound Card: Audigy 2 Platinum ZS
Hard Drives: Western Digital 160GB and 100GB drives
RAM: Kingston DDR400 PC3200 512mb
Media Drives: Sony DRU-510A and HP (not sure of model, bought off of a friend) CD-ROM
It's a UV case with decals on the side with the computer name "Hardcore".
Looking to upgrade in August with about $900. I'm a cinematographer who does a part-time business, using my rig for gaming and am a student. When I upgraded, what would you suggest I do? Would swapping mobo and going to 64-bit be a hassle? Has anyone done that without too much of a components conflicting?
I'm also tempted by a dual CPU machine. What do you guys think of a Dual CPU rig? Are they worth it? You think Dual 32-bits CPUs better then a single 64-bit? Would you think that ripping out the mobo and getting a dual-mobo is worth it?
Thanks for the help!
Processor: AMD Athlon XP +2600
Motherboard: Asus A7N8X-E Deluxe
Video Card: Sapphire ATI Radeon 9800 SE
Sound Card: Audigy 2 Platinum ZS
Hard Drives: Western Digital 160GB and 100GB drives
RAM: Kingston DDR400 PC3200 512mb
Media Drives: Sony DRU-510A and HP (not sure of model, bought off of a friend) CD-ROM
It's a UV case with decals on the side with the computer name "Hardcore".
Looking to upgrade in August with about $900. I'm a cinematographer who does a part-time business, using my rig for gaming and am a student. When I upgraded, what would you suggest I do? Would swapping mobo and going to 64-bit be a hassle? Has anyone done that without too much of a components conflicting?
I'm also tempted by a dual CPU machine. What do you guys think of a Dual CPU rig? Are they worth it? You think Dual 32-bits CPUs better then a single 64-bit? Would you think that ripping out the mobo and getting a dual-mobo is worth it?
Thanks for the help!