Back on topic, I just got my new computer today. Thrilling experience.
Instead of changing the configuration radically, in most cases I improved the components I initially chose, by going for their best models (for example, ordering a 965 Phenom instead of 955, Caviar Black HDD instead of...
RAM: I went with 4GB as if there's a need for more, I can always add.
Video: since I won't require gaming on this computer other than some old Unreal Tournament, I believe a strong video card won't be needed at least for now. It would be nice, I agree, but I'll have to make it a secondary...
Well, I'll take a look at some of the other more expensive cards also. I could, however, upgrade to a stellar video card sometimes in the near future if the situation demands it.
For now, the overall price for this configuration is around 600€, and that's pretty much my current budget for a...
Thanks a lot for the advises.
Regarding the video card, I didn't have anything more than slightly-above-average on mind, simply because I am not using the PC for gaming or video processing.
I will be using it for web and graphic design, with applications such as the ones in the Adobe...
I'm looking to buy a new computer and a friend who is a member of these forums advised me to place the question here.
I was wondering if you could advise me on the configuration I've chosen. Overall, this is the best I could come up with, having in mind the availability of components at my...