Purchasing a new CPU any suggestions.

[kayen85]

Thanks guys appreciate the suggestions. Going to give it some more looking at this weekend when I get the time. Looks like I am going to have to pay a little more then expected but few hundred more dollars really in the long run is worth.

Any of those systems would work fine, my costs unfortunately would be significantly higher then whats quoted because those don't include an operating system or a monitor which adds about 300+ dollars. Plus I have no experience building my own computer and investing in 600+ dollars in parts and never having done it before is not the wisest move. So that jacks up the cost too. Again not a big deal.

Speaking of operating system btw, I was leaning toward XP, anyone think its worth it for vista?

[trevius]

Well, as much as I am normally against buying something that is out-dated by an upgraded version, I think you are still better off getting XP (Pro preferably) at this point. It is probably the best Windows OS right now.

Also, I wanted to mention that building a PC from parts these days is nothing compared to what it used to be back when I started doing it about 18 years ago lol. Back then, it was really complex to get everything working right and almost certain that it wouldn't all work right the first time.

Now, anyone that can use a screwdriver can build a PC. Unless you are unlucky and there is some odd issues that pops up, you could probably do it yourself. And, if all else fails, then you could bring it to a place to have it put together.

If you are planning to have someone put it together anyway, you might be best off getting a Dell, because you will get a better package rate and you don't get as much extra costs for the OS and such because it is a package.