So I've finally saved enough dosh to buy a new system, and my old baby is about to be put out to pasture, but it's been a good while since I was active in the IT field and I honestly have no bloody clue about the "sweet spots" any more, having not kept up on the bleeding edge for the last 18 months or so.
So I need some advice, I've narrowed my choice down to either: This AMD system [http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1027_1029&products_id=15003].
That's about my max price once shipping is factored in, while I can build my own system, I did it for a living for almost half a decade, I really don't want too, let someone else have the hassle for a change, I just want a nice box shipped to my house that I can open, plug in, and have work, so any alternative systems must follow that rule. Oh and I want Windows 7 with the system for the same reason, I just can't be assed dealing with an install.
All alternatives must be from an Australian retailer in Australian dollars.
I do plan to do some gaming on the new system, nothing major, mainly RTS and RPG games (Civ 5 is the newest game I've been eyeing), I want something with plenty of grunt that is going to last me a while. I also want a decent case, I detest those cheap and bloody nasty things I was forced to work with for years, it's got to be a good brand, my last 4 systems have all lived in the same ANTEC case that is getting a bit long in the tooth.
What's the difference between Intel and AMD these days performance wise?
So advice welcome.
So I need some advice, I've narrowed my choice down to either: This AMD system [http://www.pccasegear.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1027_1029&products_id=15003].
That's about my max price once shipping is factored in, while I can build my own system, I did it for a living for almost half a decade, I really don't want too, let someone else have the hassle for a change, I just want a nice box shipped to my house that I can open, plug in, and have work, so any alternative systems must follow that rule. Oh and I want Windows 7 with the system for the same reason, I just can't be assed dealing with an install.
All alternatives must be from an Australian retailer in Australian dollars.
I do plan to do some gaming on the new system, nothing major, mainly RTS and RPG games (Civ 5 is the newest game I've been eyeing), I want something with plenty of grunt that is going to last me a while. I also want a decent case, I detest those cheap and bloody nasty things I was forced to work with for years, it's got to be a good brand, my last 4 systems have all lived in the same ANTEC case that is getting a bit long in the tooth.
What's the difference between Intel and AMD these days performance wise?
So advice welcome.
