Don't limit yourself to 32bit as you already stated you need to do much multi-tasking and graphics programs. That alone right there may require more than 4gig of RAM and a 32bit operating system cannot address more than that. If you get Windows 7 retail, it comes both with the 32 and 64bit install discs anyway.
These items are fairly cheap now and very good:
EVGA 131-GT-E767-TR LGA 1366 Intel X58 SLI 3 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard (@ Newegg $180 and upgradeable to 6 core CPU if needed)
Intel Core i7-950 Bloomfield 3.06GHz 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 8MB L3 Cache LGA 1366 (@ Newegg for $260)
SAPPHIRE 100290SR Radeon HD 5870 (Cypress XT) 2GB 256-bit GDDR5 supports multiple monitors (@ Newegg for less than $160)
Hard drives are very cheap as are DVD/BR drives and I recommend getting two hard drives, 2TBs each, or 1TB with another @ 2TB.
You can get a good Blue-Ray drive around the $100 range with a DVD burner included with it.
BE sure the case you have can handle the motherboard as the form type of the MOBO I listed is ATX. That is the most common one anyway.
Tom
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From: Personal Computer Hardware discussion List [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of DENISE ROCHE
Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2011 11:40 PM
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Subject: [PCBUILD] Comments on new build I'm starting
Hi everyone!
I'm finally going to do it- build my first PC. I have a case already. My needs are: no gaming, lots of multitasking, graphics programs, multiple monitors, lots of data, home and school use with later use for work (writing), multimedia (I do not use a TV, my PC is my entertainment center), and (most importantly) as "future proof" as I can get it. I need this PC to be able to handle what I throw at it for 10 years or more. I know that's a tall order, but I believe it can be done.
I am a college student at the moment, and I attend school online. I often have 10 or more windows open when I am writing a research paper. My current PC is Windows XP Pro. I am going to upgrade to Windows 7 Professional. I'll be keeping everything 32 bit until I know that I can upgrade to 64 bit without adverse affects. I have a new Windows 7 Professional 32 bit laptop, so I know what Windows 7 is like already. I get all of my TV and some of my movies online.
I'm poor, so I have to choose carefully. This is the motherboard and processor bundle I am looking at:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=6917854&csid=ITD&body=REVIEWS#tabs
I will also need to get a video card, some memory, the power supply, and an optical drive so that I can test the new build when I put it together. I can add components over the next few months. I'll be buying in July, so I am open to suggestions and comments.
So, what do you all think of the bundle I chose? Would you choose it or another set? I will sink most of my money into the motherboard, processor, and power supply, so this is the most important place to choose carefully.
Denise
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