Pipe Dream-- but I'm thinking...2004-08-09T04:33:00+00:00OK, well first off I don't have money for a new DAW... so no amount of opinions will get me to buy this thing. However, I was on my local OEM store's website and I noticed THIS system. Supposedly quiet(er) fan, passively cooled vid card...
For $1200 CDN, which is about $915 US or 500 quid.
Is that a good price for the components listed (note, I wouldn't WANT a better video card)? If so, I'll be keeping my eye on it for when gainful employment strikes.
GregLunch Moneyhttps://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=9418
After reading that other thread, I'm thinking that a temp upgrade of my CURRENT system might actually be more worthwhile in the long run--
If I'm comfortable with it and it gives me enough extra juice, I don't HAVE to upgrade to Athlon 64...
AND, if I do, the money spent now will likely be regained at least in part by the time I get a new system-- between the price drops in the mobo and the CPU, it could very well balance out.
You'll have to remember who you price-matched to so that I can lure them into a bargain, too. That's if you're willing to share the fruits of your labour.
A new Sonata case and PSU would add another $110 or so on top of that, but many of the rest of my parts would port over until I could afford more (ie. an extra drive).