Basically I currently have:
- AMD Phenom II x3 720 Black Edition (2.8GHz)
- Asus M4A785-M DDR2 mATX
- Team Elite 2x2GB DDR2 RAM
- GTX 260
Right now i'm planning to:
- Upgrade memory to 8GB DDR3
- Change to an Intel path
Situation:
- Current mobo doesn't support DDR3, and i don't want to buy DDR2 RAMs anymore due to several reasons. For one, DDR3 is way cheaper here in my country. (I already bought an 8GB G.Skill Ripjaw)
- It's about time I upgrade my motherboard anyway. USB 3.0 ports are a huge welcome.
My problem is:
- I'm currently torn on what to get, change to Intel vs staying with AMD path.
- Since i'm upgrading anyway, i'm thinking of switching to an Intel based system for a more secure upgrade path (based on what i've been reading on forums).
- I've already done some research and reading on the forums and i've set eyes on the following
Proc: Intel Core i3 - 3220 (3.3 GHz, Ivy Bridge?)
Mobo: Asrock Z77 Extreme4
I'd appreciate any advice on this:
- I am going for a budget of $200. But the Proc+mobo i've found above goes for ~$290 locally. I can stretch my budget for this, but i'm wondering if this choice is worth the price and good for the long run.
- Is it wise if I just choose to go for a AM3+ DDR3 mobo, and retain my current processor?
- Lastly, is it worth it to go for full ATX boards? The only advantage I see is the option for dual GPU setups.
I mainly use my PC for:
- Gaming (Diablo 3, GW2, LoL, HoN, TF2 etc)
- Photo & video editing
Additional:
- Planning to go multiple monitor setup in the future
Thanks in advance to OCN PC gurus out there!
Edited by ainako - 11/7/12 at 5:44am
- AMD Phenom II x3 720 Black Edition (2.8GHz)
- Asus M4A785-M DDR2 mATX
- Team Elite 2x2GB DDR2 RAM
- GTX 260
Right now i'm planning to:
- Upgrade memory to 8GB DDR3
- Change to an Intel path
Situation:
- Current mobo doesn't support DDR3, and i don't want to buy DDR2 RAMs anymore due to several reasons. For one, DDR3 is way cheaper here in my country. (I already bought an 8GB G.Skill Ripjaw)
- It's about time I upgrade my motherboard anyway. USB 3.0 ports are a huge welcome.
My problem is:
- I'm currently torn on what to get, change to Intel vs staying with AMD path.
- Since i'm upgrading anyway, i'm thinking of switching to an Intel based system for a more secure upgrade path (based on what i've been reading on forums).
- I've already done some research and reading on the forums and i've set eyes on the following
Proc: Intel Core i3 - 3220 (3.3 GHz, Ivy Bridge?)
Mobo: Asrock Z77 Extreme4
I'd appreciate any advice on this:
- I am going for a budget of $200. But the Proc+mobo i've found above goes for ~$290 locally. I can stretch my budget for this, but i'm wondering if this choice is worth the price and good for the long run.
- Is it wise if I just choose to go for a AM3+ DDR3 mobo, and retain my current processor?
- Lastly, is it worth it to go for full ATX boards? The only advantage I see is the option for dual GPU setups.
I mainly use my PC for:
- Gaming (Diablo 3, GW2, LoL, HoN, TF2 etc)
- Photo & video editing
Additional:
- Planning to go multiple monitor setup in the future
Thanks in advance to OCN PC gurus out there!
Edited by ainako - 11/7/12 at 5:44am
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