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When's your next major upgrade/new system set for?

Q4'0611%11% - 3
Q1/2'0742%42% - 11
Q2/3'0715%15% - 4
Q1/2'083%3% - 1
Q2/3'083%3% - 1
'09/'100%0% - 0
Right when that high-spec game I really want launches3%3% - 1
Undecided19%19% - 5
Total: 26
2006-10-13 00:03:57
unnamednewbie13
Moderator
+2,074|7221|PNW

Me? I'll put together a new system to go with Vista, and keep my current one for 98/XP use.

I've always been open to whatever components are the best at the time of purchase, but I'm definately going with an X-Fi soundcard, a new monitor and speaker (or at least some new headphones) system, and a network card with it's own processor.

Last edited by unnamednewbie13 (2006-10-13 00:27:08)

2006-10-13 00:08:54
Masques
Black Panzer Party
+184|7172|Eastern PA
Early next year sometime. I want to get a coupla dual-core opterons to upgrade my main system and swap out my current SLI setup for Nvidia's new DX10 cards.
2006-10-13 03:45:02
Slayer
---hates you
+1,137|7206|Hell, p.o box 666

Q1 maybe, depends on the money! Want to get a new über rig with DX10 cards in it.
2006-10-13 03:47:48
DoctorFruitloop
Level 13 Wrongdoer
+515|6996|Doncaster, UK
Q1/2 '08 unfortunately. My wife has promised our son a new computer if he passes all of his exams next year so I'vee got to wait until after that.

But, as a very wise man said to me the other day, imagine what's gonna be available by then. Quad core, high end DX10 cards, next generation of HDDs.

Can't wait.
2006-10-13 04:14:48
Cybargs
Moderated
+2,285|7166
probably 2008 when intel releases new cores.
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2006-10-13 04:17:46
jsnipy
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+3,277|6972|...

I go in odd cycles, couple months ago i changed proc/mobo/memory and video card. Next changeup will involve new drive structure, more memory, possibly a soundcard (not sure if its worth it). Never everything all @once.

Last edited by jsnipy (2006-10-13 04:18:01)

2006-10-13 04:27:26
aardfrith
Δ > x > ¥
+145|7242
Got to wait until the car's MOT test in March, then I can start thinking about computer upgrades.  At least then the whole Vista/DX10 stuff will be worked out (hopefully) and I can look at a whole system approach.

Need a new mobo, cpu, ram and graphics card.  New case would be nice.  Got a decent psu, sound card and hard disks.
2006-10-13 07:35:21
Kmar
Truth is my Bitch
+5,695|7051|132 and Bush

Right when that high-spec game I really want launches..lol
Means I pay more and I have an understanding women.
Xbone Stormsurgezz
2006-10-13 07:53:41
ssonrats
Member
+221|7095
Jesus nice system mate, on topic, i will buy a new rig when i get the money, next year hopefully.

Last edited by ssonrats (2006-10-13 07:54:03)

2006-10-13 11:34:37
The Stillhouse Kid
Licensed Televulcanologist
+126|7092|Deep In The South Of Texas
I just completed my 1st major upgrade in 3 years. Went from:

Abit NF7-S V2.0
Athlon XP 2400+
GeForce 6600

To:

Abit KN8-SLi
A64 3700+ San Diego
BFG 7600GT

The only other upgrades I plan on doing anytime soon are a new 250GB SATAII HD and 2 x 1GB RAM.
2006-10-13 16:16:22
RookieCAF
Member
+11|7040|Western Massachussets
Probably Q2/3 of 2007. My current Rig should be fine till then, when I can afford to do something. Probably just upgrade this one with more RAM, Faster CPU, More HDD Space and a DX10 Card.

Right now I haven't found much that a 3200+, 7800GT, and 2GB of RAM can't run acceptably.
2006-10-13 16:24:05
ShotYourSix
Boldly going nowhere...
+196|7169|Las Vegas
Q1/Q2 '07.

I'm planning to dump my FX60 and jump on the Core 2 Duo bandwagon (though by that time I'll probably be looking at a quad core Kentsfield).  It's possible that AMD will pull something out of their hat between now and then but I highly doubt they will have any performance leaders on the market during '07.

I'm also planning to dump the X1900XT in favor of DX10 and ATI R600 (at least on the surface, it looks like R600 stands a good chance of outperforming Nvidia this time around) otherwise I'll go with a G80.  By then it will be clear who has the lead in the GPU race.

As far as Vista goes, I'm planning to upgrade immediately once it's out.

 

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