PC Purpose:
OS: Windows XP (Will probably use Windows 7 when it comes out)
Programs: Bittorrent, FTP, Virtualization (Running Server 2003, and freeBSD)
Games: Here and there, but I have a 360..
So here is what I had in mind:
OCZ OCZ500SXS StealthXStream 500-Watt Power Supply $52.99
Corsair Dual Channel TWINX 4096MB PC6400 DDR2 800MHz $49.99
AMD Phenom 9500 Processor 2.20GHz with fan $119.99
Asus M3A78-EMH HDMI $109.95
I already have a case/hhd/dvd burner laying around. I am going to retire my old comp so I will use the Windows XP I already own.
So for under 400$ I think I am getting a pretty reasonable setup.
Why isn't it as upgradeable? Cheap Asus boards are known for premature failure, which is why I have selected a Gigabyte. If you're willing to pay the extra you can have twice as many S-ATA ports.
The CPU can be upgraded to a Core 2 Quad with ease, and since Core 2 Quads are better than Phenom IIs, that makes the bord every bit as upgradeable.
On the fly encoding wants a more powerful processor, which is what I've given you.
Your opinion is your right, but if you're going to blindly refuse any improvements to your setup, there was little point in asking.
