OK guys, my computer is getting old & I think I'm in need of a new one. Right now I'm using a Dell Studio XPS 8100 for recording into FL Studio & these are the specs:
Intel Core i7-870 Quad-Core 2.93Ghz,
16GB DDR3 1333Mhz,
1.5TB 7200RPM,
Windows 7 Home Premium,
& Nvidia GT 730 2GB GDDR3.
My computers performance is beginning to go down hill fast, & I'm in need of a new computer soon. I think the main issues are the hard drive & aging motherboard. If I'm gonna build a new computer I can't spend anymore than $800-$1000, so here are my options:
Build a new Intel Computer, maybe using a $200-$300 i7.
Build a AMD Computer, using maybe a unlocked 6-Core or 8-Core CPU from them, ranging around $200.
Or recycle parts from my current computer, like taking the CPU, Ram, & GPU & putting it on a new motherboard, with a new Hard Drive, Power Supply in a new case. What ever I do, I want my new computer to have at least 16GB of Ram, 1333Mhz or more & a 1TB Hard Drive(cause I save my music on a external hard drive). What should I do y'all? I wanna make this build as cheap as possible, & have the same to up to 30% better performance, but willing to spend $800-$1000. What should I do y'all?
Intel Core i7-870 Quad-Core 2.93Ghz,
16GB DDR3 1333Mhz,
1.5TB 7200RPM,
Windows 7 Home Premium,
& Nvidia GT 730 2GB GDDR3.
My computers performance is beginning to go down hill fast, & I'm in need of a new computer soon. I think the main issues are the hard drive & aging motherboard. If I'm gonna build a new computer I can't spend anymore than $800-$1000, so here are my options:
Build a new Intel Computer, maybe using a $200-$300 i7.
Build a AMD Computer, using maybe a unlocked 6-Core or 8-Core CPU from them, ranging around $200.
Or recycle parts from my current computer, like taking the CPU, Ram, & GPU & putting it on a new motherboard, with a new Hard Drive, Power Supply in a new case. What ever I do, I want my new computer to have at least 16GB of Ram, 1333Mhz or more & a 1TB Hard Drive(cause I save my music on a external hard drive). What should I do y'all? I wanna make this build as cheap as possible, & have the same to up to 30% better performance, but willing to spend $800-$1000. What should I do y'all?