My possible new computer

[HicRic]

Update on my situation.

First of all, I switched my old horse with dad's new rig. Check this out:

-Intel Pentium IV 3.0GHZ with Hyper Threading
-512MB DDRAM
-250GB HDD
-ATI Radeon X700 256MB
-DVD RW
-ASUS 19" LCD

I've decided to wait and gain more money till August, till Intel Conroe and the new motherboards for it will be available.
Till then, I'll be with this.

Conroe is out at the end of july. Definately wait for it, it's beating even the best AMD have to offer. Also, what monitor/resolution do you game in? If it's only going to be that 19'' LCD you have there, then don't bother with SLi/Crossfire. You won't see any benefit and it's just a huge waste of cash. If you're going for 1600x1200 and above, though, then they start having a point.

I'd also personally choose a X1900XT over the 7900GTXs and they're cheaper but also have better image quality, but don't worry too much...don't want to turn the thread into a ati/nvidia arguement.

Make sure you get a quality, brand-name PSU to go with the PC. Don't want to put tons of expensive equipment in there only to get a q-tec blow it all up. Tagen and Seasonic are good examples of quality PSU brands.

[edyzmedieval]

I'm definitely getting Conroe IF I get the computer. I didn't get a 9, so no computer for me.

As a monitor, I have in view a Viewsonic LCD 19", 2 ms. Just like Beirut has.

[Beirut]

As a monitor, I have in view a Viewsonic LCD 19", 2 ms. Just like Beirut has.

I'm still loving mine. No ghosting or lag of any kind in any game. Been flying a lot lately and even in fast, heavy dogfights, planes screaming past all over, the picture is crisp and clear.

[Lemur]

Arrrgh, hearing your glowing reviews is making me seriously reconsider my CRT situation ...