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| 558346 | 2007-06-12 02:04:00 | Hey guys, i do not know much about computer components and stuff and was hoping someone would be able to help me figure out what i need to upgrade my Gaming PC i was thinking about spending around $1500 less if i can Here are sum of my specs let me know if i have left anything out i need new Monitor I am running Window XP home edition, Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3400+ 2.41 GHz, 1.00 GB of RAM Card is RADEON X800 PRO I'm not sure what else to put any advice would be greatly appreciated P.S i have downloaded Fresh Diagnose not sure what i need to display? |
Beezleboss (12403) | ||
| 558347 | 2007-06-12 05:09:00 | What you need? That all depends. My brother is just "upgrading" to a Socket 939 CPU and board and a 6600GT graphics card. Presuming your system is already Socket 939 and you're bored with it, then go either to Socket AM2 or chage to Intel. I'd get a dual core CPU, whichever you prefer - AMD or INtel. As for graphics I would get an 8800GTS as well. Cheap enough. The new system will take DDR2 RAM, up to you whether you get 667mhz or 800mhz. DDR2-667 is dirt cheap at the moment so you should have plenty of money to do all that. Just stick with quality brand parts and a reputable shop. |
pctek (84) | ||
| 558348 | 2007-06-12 05:54:00 | If the graphics card is PCIe then you could upgrade the CPU, RAM and Mobo and then consider a GPU upgrade when you have more funds available. Although for $1500 you should be able to get all of the above and possibly as pctek has suggested a 8800GTS. Intel Core 2 Duo E4400 $253 Gigabyte GA-965P-DS3 $218 G.Skill F2-6400PHU2-2GBHZ $290 Asus EN8800GTS 320mb $545 All prices quoted from Ascent, could probably get cheaper elsewhere but Ascent are known to be reputable. Could possibly get cheaper ram, some of the guys over at OCNZ are getting awesome results with Adata DDR800, and the 4400 should easily hit 3.0GHz on the stock cooler(I refuse to call this overclocking). |
Pete O'Neil (6584) | ||
| 558349 | 2007-06-12 08:14:00 | wow thanks alot dude im gonna go have a closer look cheers for reply |
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