Re: upgrade time

On Mon, 01 Aug 2005 07:47:45 GMT, John Doe <jdoe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

>I am gung ho for a quality upgrade, on a budget. Specifically
>USD120.
>
>A performance upgrade would be great, but audio is important also.
>
>I don't know how to improve performance without spending
>significantly more.
>
>I could use exceptionally low noise microphone input. Currently
>there is some hum at very high playback volume, but otherwise very
>clear. Will a USB external soundcard stop the low frequency hum?
>Maybe the audio output amplifier, or the speakers, produces the hum
>at very high playback volume?
>
>SYSTEM WEAKEST POINTS:
>
>... probably could use a new heatsink/fan (the Athlon XP 3000+ CPU
>runs a little hot, in my opinion, but not critically so)
>
>... GeForce3 AGP
>... GeForce FX 5200 PCI
>(two video cards or one dual output video card required for dual VGA
>monitors)
>
>... mainboard, hardware chip audio
>
>... low end Creative Labs SBS270 speakers
>
>... aging Logitech Desktop Pro cordless keyboard (a split/ergonomic
>and cordless keyboard is required, would like one with a built-in
>touchpad if anybody makes that)
>
>... one 60 GB 7200 RPM HDD plus one 10 GB 7200 RPM HDD (I am not
>cramped for space, but could use one of the current hard disk drives
>for another system)
>
>DETAILED SYSTEM:
>
>... MSI K7N2 Delta2-LSR, 200/400 megahertz FSB, Socket A
>
>... Athlon XP 3000+ with stock heatsink for a lesser CPU
>
>... PC 3200, 1 GB RAM
>
>The basic system runs very well speed wise, in my opinion.
>
>I do not want to buy another video card unless I am sure this
>current system will greatly benefit over the current GeForce 3. If
>necessary, I will wait and spend a little more on a video card
>later.
>
>Thank you.


.... one 60 GB 7200 RPM HDD plus one 10 GB 7200 RPM HDD (I am not
>cramped for space, but could use one of the current hard disk drives
>for another system)

For 120 us I'd look to upgrade the hard drive.Maybe SATA or another 60
gb and create a software raid array with the 2.There is a difference
in speed between 7200 rpm an 10,000 rpm.


.... probably could use a new heatsink/fan (the Athlon XP 3000+ CPU
>runs a little hot, in my opinion, but not critically so)

Maybe a new psu with round cables that do not impede air
flow.(ultra-x).Round Ide cables and a decent copper based heatsink and
fan. www.pricewatch.com

C.
.

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