[CoLoCo] [off topic] need advice on building computer

[David Overcash]

You're going to end up upgrading the graphics card before the CPU... so if
that's the case (the CPU in relation to those near it) then stick with what
you're at.  The 8600 is a nice card and should last a good two years.  By
then there will be the 9000 series and it'll be an easy upgrade.

IF he is going to run windows vista, get 4 GIGs ram.  If XP, Consider moving
up to 3 (XP Doesn't support any more).

-David

On Jan 29, 2008 12:01 PM, Jim Hutchinson <jim at ubuntu-rocks.org> wrote:

> On Jan 29, 2008 11:25 AM, David Overcash <funnylookinhat at gmail.com> wrote:
> > Don't BUY a DELL!
> >
> > Please, rule #1 of all gaming machines: Don't buy a Dell.
>
> Well, I don't know the rules of gaming but I thought building one
> would be the better approach.
>
> >
> > Other than that, the system you configured looks pretty good.  I'd say
> that
> > the Core2Duo you picked seems a bit high, but if it's for a good price
> > compared to others then go for it.
>
> Really? Too high? I know the GPU is the main issue but a low end CPU
> won't help matters will it? That one was only $180 and is one step
> below the top core 2 (as far as I understand their various models) not
> counting extreme models.
>
> The GPU is rather middle of the road. Any thoughts on it?
>
> Thanks,
> -jim
>
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