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So right now I have like $470 for my computer, can't spend more than $500.

I have a kinda old computer that just doesnt cut it, so I'm basically going to strip out everything and rebuild it because it has a nice ibuypower case with good cooling. Things I want to keep; Hard drive (im pretty sure its ide), psu is 420w but i can get a new one if i have the money, cd drive (pretty sure its sata), and thats about it.

so I need;
ATX mobo
cpu
ram
gpu
psu (maybe)
monitor

I want atleast 2gb of ram, max of 3gb. Cpu preferabley dual core, gpu needs to be pretty nice for the monitor (gaming and hd movie watching). I just play WoW right now, and I want it at FULL settings with good framerates. Hopefully, someone can help me out on my quest to upgrade this computer that I got for free, XD. I wish I could salvage the ram, but its kinda old and I doubt it would fit in new mobo...pc3200 184 pin.

thanks

Message edited by infamous16 on 10-28-2008 at 03:58:32 AM

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CPU/Mobo combo - $159 shipped - $10 MIR = $149!! Hard to beat at this price. Has e5200 w/Biostar p43 mobo!
5th combo from the top!

GPU/Memory combo - $197 shipped - $45 MIR's = $152!! Can't beat this selection right now.
First combo from the top, which comes with AMD 4850 GPU and OCZ CAS4 1066mHz RAM!

PSU - $62 shipped!! Plenty of power for what you need. Has 2 x 6 pin PCI-e power connectors too.
Antec NeoPower 550 550W ATX12V SLI Certified CrossFire Ready Active PFC Power Supply - Retail

Total $413 - $55 MIR's = $358!!! Now you have room for $142 for a Monitor, unless your going to use your current one.
$130 shipped!!
Acer X193Wb Black 19" 5ms Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 2000:1 ACM - Retail

Total after MIR's = $488!!! Now I know that is over your budget (before MIR's), but you'll be hard pressed to find much better a deal.

------------------------------ PSU Tiers
GPU Power
8800gtx w/e6600 OC'd will run on Antec 380w w/27A on 12v rail, PSU!!
Reply to lunyone

If you can afford the $10 more for a minor step up, I'd get the Corsair 650tx. It has 2 x 6+2pin PCI-e power connectors, which will allow you to power up ANY GPU right now. It also has 52A on the 12v rail, so that'll open up GPU possibilities later too!!
$93 - $20 MIR = $73!!
Corsair TX CMPSU-650TX ATX12V & EPS12V Power Supply

------------------------------ PSU Tiers
GPU Power
8800gtx w/e6600 OC'd will run on Antec 380w w/27A on 12v rail, PSU!!
Reply to lunyone

the gpu/ram combo that you listed was no were near the price you said.

its $267, not $197

thanks for your post

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Message edited by infamous16 on 10-28-2008 at 04:34:53 AM

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Opps!! Your right, I had the 3870 one My bad!!

------------------------------ PSU Tiers
GPU Power
8800gtx w/e6600 OC'd will run on Antec 380w w/27A on 12v rail, PSU!!
Reply to lunyone

Acer X203Wbd Black 20" 5ms Widescreen LCD Monitor - Retail $160

BIOSTAR A770 A2+ AM2+/AM2 AMD 770 ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail - $70

PNY VCG96512GXEB GeForce 9600 GT 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card - Retail - $90

Antec Basiq BP500UB 500W ATX12V Version 2.01 Active PFC Power Supply - OEM - $30

AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ Brisbane 2.6GHz Socket AM2 65W Dual-Core Processor Model ADO5000DOBOX - Retail - $60

OCZ Gold 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model OCZ2G8004GK - Retail - $50

how is that? XD

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infamous16 wrote :

the gpu/ram combo that you listed was no were near the price you said.

its $267, not $197

thanks for your post

The one he is actually talking about is 7th on his list and the actual price is $227.98 - $50 in mail in rebates for a total of $177.98.

SAPPHIRE 100245L Radeon HD 4850 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 814102770v
and
OCZ Platinum 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Chan
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820227298 is what the combo consists of. After rebates, the GPU comes out to be $139.99 and the ram is $37.99

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And don't forget the $8.25 in shipping on the 4850 listed above. I found a 2x1 gb DDR2 and 4850 combo for $177 - $20 MIR's = $157!!
3rd combo down from the top!!

------------------------------ PSU Tiers
GPU Power
8800gtx w/e6600 OC'd will run on Antec 380w w/27A on 12v rail, PSU!!
Reply to lunyone

Here's what I came up with, again.

Reply to infamous16

Use this link...

http://secure.newegg.com/Shopping/ [...] mbo.136039

And yes the GPU has a $8.25 shipping charge but no 4850 GPU at this price range has free shipping available from newegg.com

Message edited by Anonymous on 10-29-2008 at 01:53:43 AM

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