HALP! I needs a new PC
Posted: 21 Apr 2011, 15:44
So, the computer I have now is a total mish-mash of new and old parts that have accumulated over the last few years.
It still runs XP and it's getting a bit too old and fat for modern games. Time to upgrade.
I don't really keep up with the latest trends in PC'ing so this is where you guys come in!
These are the parts that I need and/or want to have in the new system:
- Intel CPU
- New MB
- Single video card (nVid or ATI, I don't care, whichever is better atm) I could be persuaded to go for dual cards if it gives me better bang for my bucks.
- A bunch of RAM
- PSU (something with lots of power cables)
- Full tower case with complete dust filtration (very important, I hate cleaning out dust)
- 2TB hard disks (x6)
- Windows 7 64bit (??)
Parts that I will re-use from the current system:
- Bluray combo drive
- 1.5TB hard disks (x2)
- Asus Xonar STX soundcard
Edit: Changed my mind about the RAID setup. The two 1.5TB drives will go into a RAID1 array as I originally planned, but instead of RAID6 for the other drives, I will put three into a bank of RAID0 and the other three will be housed externally as a backup drive, also in RAID0.
As for the budget, well I have plenty of monies but I'd rather not spend too much. I just want something that will be solid and reliable for the next few years, it doesn't need to be flashy and superlightspeed fast.
Any help is muchos appreciated. Thanks guys!
It still runs XP and it's getting a bit too old and fat for modern games. Time to upgrade.
I don't really keep up with the latest trends in PC'ing so this is where you guys come in!
These are the parts that I need and/or want to have in the new system:
- Intel CPU
- New MB
- Single video card (nVid or ATI, I don't care, whichever is better atm) I could be persuaded to go for dual cards if it gives me better bang for my bucks.
- A bunch of RAM
- PSU (something with lots of power cables)
- Full tower case with complete dust filtration (very important, I hate cleaning out dust)
- 2TB hard disks (x6)
- Windows 7 64bit (??)
Parts that I will re-use from the current system:
- Bluray combo drive
- 1.5TB hard disks (x2)
- Asus Xonar STX soundcard
Edit: Changed my mind about the RAID setup. The two 1.5TB drives will go into a RAID1 array as I originally planned, but instead of RAID6 for the other drives, I will put three into a bank of RAID0 and the other three will be housed externally as a backup drive, also in RAID0.
As for the budget, well I have plenty of monies but I'd rather not spend too much. I just want something that will be solid and reliable for the next few years, it doesn't need to be flashy and superlightspeed fast.
Any help is muchos appreciated. Thanks guys!