Upgrading computer - need advice.

[Cryptic]

The current items I have (already purchased) are:

Processor: Intel Core2Quad 755 - $311
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 LGA 775 ATX - $280
Power: ABS Tagan BZ 700W LED Power Supply - $170
Graphics: PNY GeForce 8600GT 512MB - $150
Memory: GSkill 8GB Memory (2GBx4) - $280

In total, it's a $1191 upgrade.

I'd like to know if these items will be a good setup, how long would it take to replace all of this from a current PC, and what else I should get (everything else is retail from the current pc).

[Calum]

The 8Gb of RAM is a waste unless you're going 64 bit.
Even then it is a waste for most applications.
The 8600GT is not the best choice right now, I would have recommended an 8800GT instead.
Other than that, it's not a bad setup- what do you currently have?

[Cryptic]

I am going 64bit and it was a discount deal :S lol

Currently my pc sucks..

4 GB memory
Pentium 4 processor 2.9 GHz
Asus Goldfish3 motherboard (DOESN'T EVEN HAVE PCI EXPRESS)
no idea @ power source

[patio]

Which specific CPU are we discussing here ? ?

[Cryptic]

None? Please refer to questions in my post. That's what I'm discussing.

"I'd like to know if these items will be a good setup, how long would it take to replace all of this from a current PC, and what else I should get (everything else is retail from the current pc)."

[Jess607]

The current items I have (already purchased) are:

Processor: Intel Core2Quad 755 - $311
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-X38-DQ6 LGA 775 ATX - $280
Power: ABS Tagan BZ 700W LED Power Supply - $170
Graphics: PNY GeForce 8600GT 512MB - $150
Memory: GSkill 8GB Memory (2GBx4) - $280

In total, it's a $1191 upgrade.

I'd like to know if these items will be a good setup, how long would it take to replace all of this from a current PC, and what else I should get (everything else is retail from the current pc).

Alright, I'm assuming we're talking about the Q6600. If so, excellent choice.

Now, in regards to the motherboard and the graphics card..
This motherboard support Crossfire, and yet you want to buy a graphics card that supports SLi.
And why do you need a 700w power supply for a wimpy little 8600 GT that needs no more than 400w?
And why buy the 8600 GT? It can barely play new games on high.

And then we have the RAM.. What are you doing that you need more than 2GB of RAM? It better be good.

[Cryptic]

Alright, I'm assuming we're talking about the Q6600. If so, excellent choice.

Now, in regards to the motherboard and the graphics card..
This motherboard support Crossfire, and yet you want to buy a graphics card that supports SLi.
And why do you need a 700w power supply for a wimpy little 8600 GT that needs no more than 400w?
And why buy the 8600 GT? It can barely play new games on high.

And then we have the RAM.. What are you doing that you need more than 2GB of RAM? It better be good.

yes that's the cpu, i wasn't really intrigued about graphics cards as i'm not a gamer, i just wanted one to handle intermediate gaming from time to time (maybe about 2 days a month), i bought the motherboard with intentions on a GOOD motherboard i won't have problems with that supports my quad

power supply - it had lights.

memory - opening loads of notepads. i just felt like getting 8 gb because the motherboard supports it

[Jess607]

Alright, I'm assuming we're talking about the Q6600. If so, excellent choice.

Now, in regards to the motherboard and the graphics card..
This motherboard support Crossfire, and yet you want to buy a graphics card that supports SLi.
And why do you need a 700w power supply for a wimpy little 8600 GT that needs no more than 400w?
And why buy the 8600 GT? It can barely play new games on high.

And then we have the RAM.. What are you doing that you need more than 2GB of RAM? It better be good.

yes that's the cpu, i wasn't really intrigued about graphics cards as i'm not a gamer, i just wanted one to handle intermediate gaming from time to time (maybe about 2 days a month), i bought the motherboard with intentions on a GOOD motherboard i won't have problems with that supports my quad

power supply - it had lights.

memory - opening loads of notepads. i just felt like getting 8 gb because the motherboard supports it

You need to open about 500,000 notepads to even get to 4GB. If you want to waste money, get a better graphics card or two CPUs.

[elxr06]

why you get 8 gb just because your motherboard can handle all that? most things even in 64 bit should not require 8 gb of memory! you could have gotten a 8800 gts instead of a 8600 and you could have got yourself a new LCD monitor and some nice speakers with it.

[homer]

i agree with jess607. dont waste money on 8gb, instead, get a better graphics card. you really dont even need 4gb, i have 2gb with an 8800 ultra, and while playing CoD4, my RAM usage doesnt go past 80%.

[patio]

Which specific CPU are we discussing here ? ?

None? Please refer to questions in my post. That's what I'm discussing.

"I'd like to know if these items will be a good setup, how long would it take to replace all of this from a current PC, and what else I should get (everything else is retail from the current pc)."

Why was it convient to ignore this question posed and then answer it 2 posts later ? ?

After all the Topic was "upgrading computer_ need advice....