Shoppng for new PCs

[jedibaritone]

With the large influx of cabbage I'm expecting at the end of December when caroling ends, I've promised myself not to squander it and put it towards something substantial, like a new PC to take over the reins of my hard-working 5 year old Gateway POS. Since it'll primarily be a gaming rig, I've been browsing the Alienware Site, messing with

Comments

[joemorf]

PCIe is defintely the way to go. However, current wisdom says it's best to wait about 6 months before upgrading, as the industry is changing over to the new standard, and many new video cards won't work with PCIe motherboards.

(There's been a lively discussion on the topic over at Net-Night, if you'd like to take a gander. You'll also find more info there about the function ofthe motherboard.)

That said, if you're getting a total Alienware system, you won't have to worry about video card compliance, since they worry about it for you.

~j

[grey_m0user]

Comments regarding the rig

[joemorf]

D'oh, I totally meant to say old.

~j

[grey_m0user]

Sure thing, caroling guy.. ;)