I need a new gaming computer. My 'custom built' knowledge is out of date (current system is an Athlon 64 3200+).
What I'm asking for in this thread is any tidbits of current info that system builders should be aware of...
What chipsets are out that I should focus on? Is something about to come out that maybe I should wait for? AMD or Intel? ATI or nVidia? What speed memory?
I'm not necessarily wanting people to do research for me, or look for the deals, just general knowledge.
I don't want to buy something now and in a couple of months something that breaks the mold gets released (IE: buying an Intel processor right before the ?Sandy? came out).
I don't want to buy an unstable chipset.
Etc, etc.
What I'm asking for in this thread is any tidbits of current info that system builders should be aware of...
What chipsets are out that I should focus on? Is something about to come out that maybe I should wait for? AMD or Intel? ATI or nVidia? What speed memory?
I'm not necessarily wanting people to do research for me, or look for the deals, just general knowledge.
I don't want to buy something now and in a couple of months something that breaks the mold gets released (IE: buying an Intel processor right before the ?Sandy? came out).
I don't want to buy an unstable chipset.
Etc, etc.




















I'm just willing (and able) to spend a bit more on this.