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I'm wrestling with whether to go with a new build or name brand box. I'm getting ready to retire my P4 on a P4P800 ASUS MB built ~6 years ago, that has served me well. The only high end needs I have are for some pretty demanding EXCEL applications that now take up to 6 minutes on this computer. The recent discussion about the ASUS Essentia caught my attention. Looks like for $650 + the cost of a mid-range video card one can have a W7 Quad core performance for about $750.
However I''m thinking about going with the i7-860 because I tend to keep my computers for 5 years so I usually figure the current state-of-art is worth the $. My question relates to which ASUS P7P55 version is most appropriate for non-gaming use and if I should try to go with the existing case and PS to cut costs if I go the self built route. The current case is an Antec + Zalman 300W. I suspect the 300W may be a stretch for the i7, is that correct? I'm planning on something like an ATI 4670 video card , 1TB HD, a CD/DVD burner and a ROM DVD drive + 8 GB memory. My old Plextor IDE burner is fine but I'm thinking I'm better off with all SATA these days. My exisiting monitor is a good HP flat panel and I have a wireless key board and mouse that's about 2 years old still in a box . When I've priced things on NewEgg looks like the cost is about $900 for hardware without a new case & PS + the cost of W7. I can buy an HP e9270 for ~$1100 with W7 so it looks as if there is little or no savings in the DIY route although I understand the components may be more robust.
I've gone the DIY route on my last 3 computers but perhaps that time has passed. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Bob Warasila
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