I'm looking to upgrade one of my computers to something more modern, have two machines and am unsure of which upgrade path I should take. Both machines are running Windows 7 64-bit RC that was available from Microsoft. Here are the specs of the two machines.
Dell System: Q6600, 8800GT, 2x500GB drives, 6GB of PC6400
Self-built: AMD X2 2350 Black edition (one of the low energy processors, runs around 2.1 ghz stock), Asus M3A78 Pro, 4GB RAM, integrated video/audio/etc
I originally planned to buy a better motherboard, PSU and case for the Dell and upgrade it, but this is proving a little more costly than I anticipated. Upgrading the Dell would require me to buy a new cooling solution and PSU, which will run well over $100 by themselves. Dismantling the Dell would be a little more work than just upgrading the self-built. Also, the Dell's case is bent and I have to use a knife to open my DVD drives.
If I upgraded the self-built, which isn't getting used often, I would have two reasonably current machines. I would also not have to buy a new PSU or cooling solution. The case for this machine is old and not in good shape, so I bought an Antec 900 case today that will be used with whatever I go with. I will also need to buy a cheap video card if I upgrade my self-built. I will likely be using my 8800GT in the upgraded machine as about all I play is WoW.
What is your recommendation on what I should be doing here?
Dell System: Q6600, 8800GT, 2x500GB drives, 6GB of PC6400
Self-built: AMD X2 2350 Black edition (one of the low energy processors, runs around 2.1 ghz stock), Asus M3A78 Pro, 4GB RAM, integrated video/audio/etc
I originally planned to buy a better motherboard, PSU and case for the Dell and upgrade it, but this is proving a little more costly than I anticipated. Upgrading the Dell would require me to buy a new cooling solution and PSU, which will run well over $100 by themselves. Dismantling the Dell would be a little more work than just upgrading the self-built. Also, the Dell's case is bent and I have to use a knife to open my DVD drives.
If I upgraded the self-built, which isn't getting used often, I would have two reasonably current machines. I would also not have to buy a new PSU or cooling solution. The case for this machine is old and not in good shape, so I bought an Antec 900 case today that will be used with whatever I go with. I will also need to buy a cheap video card if I upgrade my self-built. I will likely be using my 8800GT in the upgraded machine as about all I play is WoW.
What is your recommendation on what I should be doing here?
Facebook
Twitter