Suggestions before going to Windows 7 ???

Rockrz · October 25th, 2009, 04:41 PM

OK, so I'm about ready to seriously start researching what I want to do to my computer before going to Windows 7.

Please checkout my computer's current specs below and let me know if I should upgrade the MOBO and RAM before going to Windows 7

Just wanting to see what the resident experts here think is the
best route to take for my machine

KarmaKiller · October 25th, 2009, 05:24 PM

Well, I'm not gonna lie. That's a pretty old system by today's standards. Honestly, if your looking for an upgrade, it would be best just to sell that system as a whole, and start for scratch. That said, you really shouldn't have any problems running windows 7. It's much much easier on hardware then vista was, and your system is still capable of handling it.

Rockrz · October 25th, 2009, 08:31 PM

Well, the tower was purchased with upgrading in mind.

It is a system from Velocity Micro ( Velocity Micro - Custom Computer Systems - PCs, Gaming Computers, Notebooks, Desktops, Business Workstations ) that comes with their
upgrade program where I send it back to them and they clean it good inside and do
any upgrades I want for $99, plus parts.

So, I'm thinking of having them install the Intel DX58SO MOBO with DDR3 and the
Intel Core i7 Processor i7-920, Quad 2.66GHz Cores, 8mb Cache

In doing this I'll need DDR3 Ram, so I'd have to buy at least 6 gigs of that and
then have them load it with Windows 7 64bit Professional.

Think this would work out alright? I could probably do all this for around $1000
which is better than buying a whole new system.

BTW, is there amy major benefit to getting Windows 7 64bit Ultimate
versus getting Windows 7 64bit Professional

**RicheemxX** · October 25th, 2009, 08:35 PM

LOL that's not upgrading that's buying a new rig and a big difference.

So what you are asking is do we think all the new parts will go into the old case and re-use the old drives right? If that's the case then yeah it looks like most all your drives are SATA so no issue there.

What case is it?
What form factor?
What PSU? have you checked to make sure it has all the needed connectors for the new board?
I assume you are also wanting to re-use the old GPU?

Rockrz · October 25th, 2009, 08:38 PM

There's no reason why I can't add a new MOBO, new CPU, new ram (because it will require a different type) and I guess I prolly should get a little better power supply (mine is 600 watt Enermax), and load Win 7, is there?

I'm running WD 10,000 rpm 150gig drive which shouldn't be a problem as I
replaced it about a year ago with a brand new one so I could have the original as a back up (I use Acronis True Image and can restore my entire system in about 8 minutes when installing a new hard drive)

It's not going to cost as much as a new system and my all aluminum case is very large and is easily upgraded.

I'd be doing what alot of guys do which is upgrade, not buy new

**RicheemxX** · October 25th, 2009, 08:47 PM

LOL dude when you ask about upgrading typically one thinks add or change a couple parts like a new cpu, change mobo's maybe add a new gpu or more ram. Basically upgrading what you've got not changing things entirely as per Karma's response he thought you wanted to add something to your current rig not build something entirely new.

But yeah as long as the case can fit the parts and the drives are all compatible with the new rig there is nothing from stopping you from re-using them on this new build

Rockrz · October 25th, 2009, 08:49 PM

To me, it would be upgrading numerous things all at once.
But, I guess I can see where I should probably call it rebuilding my PC.

cksboy15 · October 26th, 2009, 07:33 AM

2.6GHz AMD Pentium 4?

Never knew AMD made one.

**RicheemxX** · October 26th, 2009, 07:54 AM

lmao didn't even notice that one, he's got the A8N-sli so its def an AMD chip but its an older socket 939 setup.

Rockrz · October 26th, 2009, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cksboy15

2.6GHz AMD Pentium 4?

Oh yes, it was quite the hotrod...back in early 2006

It does OK, but I think I'm having some Windows issues as it hangs up sometimes.

I probably should re-install everything carefully and it would probably perform a little better.
I may do that for now and wait until next summer to jump on the Windows 7 bandwagon.

Heck, it'll take me that long to come up with alternatives to some of the software I'm
using now, especially if I go with the 64 Bit version of Windows 7

Wouldn't the 64 Bit version perform better?