Your advice on this PC configuration?

Question

Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 (2.40 GHz, 2 x 4 MB L2 Cache, 1066 MHz FSB)
ASUS P5N32-E SLI {NVIDIA 680i SLI Chipset}
2 GB DDR2 SDRAM (667 MHz)
NVIDIA XFX 8600 GT
LITEON LH20A1P (20x DVD +/- RW)
Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 (250 GB, 7,200 rpm, 16 MB buffer, Serial ATA)
Antec SLK3000B Chasis and PSU (400 W)
Logitech R-20 (2.1 w/ subwoofer)
Logitech EX 110 Cordless Desktop
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium

Answer 1

What's this system primarily used for?

For general purpose it's fine.

For gaming, no- your processor is fantastic, but the video card is weak. You'd want an 8800GTS 320mb.

2GB of RAM is great for Windows XP, but 4gb of RAM is recommended for Vista.

Answer 2

The processor could Be E6850 , which gives you more power than Q6600 processor at same price.

Buying a Quad Core now is a Dump Choice as the supporting software for Quad core is not so extensive.

Go for a 800 Mhz Ram. If you can the 2 Gb ram has to be 2 X 1 Gb as it will work at more speed than a single 2 GB ram.

The Graphics card, you could go for a XFX Geforce 8800 GTS 320 MB XXX edition. Or a 640 Mb

The PSU could be 450 W or 500 W(recommended)

Altec Lansing ATP 3 is a better choice that Logitech R-20.

Answer 3

you should go for a better dvdrw, an asus is ~ in the same price range, and if you really want somethin good, buy plextor. 2gb is not enough ram for vista if you're plannin on using it for games or cgi. seagate drives are good, but i suggest a bigger one, maybe a 400gb or 2 300gb drives. if you choose 2 drives you'll need a 450-500w unit. also, the logitech audio line is good, but if you're lookin for quality i suggest either a more expensive logitech or altec lansing system, or speakers with wooden structure passed through a deck amp. if you want an amp, settle for nothing less then pioneer. also, yamaha makes the best bass speakers around in mid-price-range. the config is pretty good, but change the liteon dvdrw first.

Answer 4

You need a better power supply, at least 600 W

Answer 5

Use Vista Ultimate, you have the power to do everything.

Answer 6

sounds good

A 400W PSU may be a little on the low side, but should do OK.

Answer 7

vista still sux. i work at intel and they wont use vista either

Answer 8

ubuntu