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cweber21
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 Posted: Mon May 24, 2010 6:28 pm Post subject: Looking to upgrade |
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Current system from CPUID:
Intel Pentium 4 CPU 3.2GHz
Abit GD8 775 socket Motherboard (i915-ICH6)
2048 MB RAM DDR Dual Channel
Saphire Vapor X Radeon HD 5770
Antec 400W power supply
80Gb western digital harddrive
I recently purchased the graphics card listed above and it seems both my processor and motherboard are bottle-necking my system. I am looking to spend some money to upgrade and was looking for advice. Key items I need include a processor, motherboard, and power supply. As for pricing Id say I'm looking in the moderate range. Same range for each item as I did for the graphics card, not top of the line, but not crappy either. Thanks. |
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Tetrium
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| Posted: Mon May 24, 2010 6:45 pm Post subject: |
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I don't know wether you prefer Intel, AMD or don't care.
If you go AMD, I could suggest building a system around the MSI 770-C45.
It's DDR3, quite inexpensive and supports all the basic features yet still supports quad cores.
In europe they are around €57 or so?
It supports up to 16GB ram so it should be quite easy upgrading later, if you desire so.
AMD cpu's can be had quite inexpensive aswell |
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cweber21
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| Posted: Mon May 24, 2010 7:57 pm Post subject: |
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| any suggestions on specific items and pricing? I've been browsing on newegg and I honestly cannot tell what the better buys are. Most have solid ratings and yet a spread of pricing. |
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Tetrium
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| Posted: Mon May 24, 2010 8:19 pm Post subject: |
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I build a PC a couple years ago with the exact same preferences;a good 'working computer' to be as cheap as possible while still being good enough.
I ended up buying a s939 Athlon 64 3500+, 2 GB ram, a 400GB samsung drive and an ok 450W silent PSU.
Total cost was slightly above €300 (excluding the GF7600GS AGP I had laying around unused)
To get back to your last question:MSI 770-C45 $79
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130228&Tpk=msi%20770-c45
AMD Quad core 2.9Ghz $100 (I think this is retail, so HSF already included)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103702
ATI HD5670 512MB $89
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductReview.aspx?Item=N82E16814131334
I'm posting this just as a guideline for you 
The harddrive and memory is more what you think you'll actually need.
One last hint, get a decent PSU for your new rig. imo it doesn't have to be a top rated 800W 1337 overclocker quad rail modular dual X extra Y power supply.
Just don't get one of the REALLY cheap ones, those are asking for problems down the road |
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cweber21
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| Posted: Wed May 26, 2010 11:42 am Post subject: |
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I've been looking at the combo deals with newegg and comprised these so far. I was wondering if I could get some feedback. Thanks
Corsair Obsidian Series 700D CC700D Black Aluminum / Steel ATX Full Tower Computer Case
CORSAIR CMPSU-750TX 750W ATX12V / EPS12V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Compatible with Core i7 Power Supply
Combo price: 300
Intel Core i7-920 Bloomfield 2.66GHz LGA 1366 130W Quad-Core Processor Model BX80601920
ASUS P6X58D-E LGA 1366 Intel X58 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
Combo price: 495
Total: 795
My current case just doesnt provide spacing or cooling needed for newer parts. As listed above I have a good graphics card being the Radeon HD 5770. I was also curious if I need a new hard drive? |
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Tetrium
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| Posted: Wed May 26, 2010 4:35 pm Post subject: |
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No RAM?  |
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