Upgrading to AMD

[Andrewc]

case: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProdu...-162-028&catalog=23&manufactory=BROWSE&depa=1

motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=13-127-187&catalog=23&manufactory=BROWSE

video card: http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=14-121-511&catalog=23&manufactory=BROWSE

cpu: http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=19-103-514&catalog=23&manufactory=BROWSE

memory: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProdu...-145-416&catalog=23&manufactory=BROWSE&depa=1

This si what I've got so far. I know the video card isn't quite up to snuff, but I can live with it while I save up for a better

 

[Andrewc]

what's a psu btw?

 

[Trifid]

dont waste money on xms memory, and a 3400, when there is a 5500 in there.

a psu is a power supply unit. that case has a 500watt one.

 

[Elbatrop1]

Trifid, AMD doesnt have support for DDR2

I think you'd be better off getting a Radeon 9550 than a 5500. They cost about the same, but the 9550 performs better:
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=14-121-511&depa=1

 

[Andrewc]

Changed some of the links, how does that look now.

Trifid: I'm still kinda new at this and not sure what you mean by xms memory. Help me out?

 

[Ankush09]

xms is just a more expesnsive, better corasir memory, BTW, u can get 1GB of corsair ram (2 512's) for $100.

 

[Elbatrop1]

He was talking about the series of RAM you chose. I agree with him, dont get fancy RAM, get something like this:
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=20-141-413&depa=1

Make sure to get your RAM in pairs to make use of the dual channel capabilites of your motherboard

For the CPU, consider gettnig a 64 bit 3000+ and use that saved money to get more RAM or a better vid card.

 

[Ankush09]

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=20-145-480&depa=0

 

[Andrewc]

The 3000+ is going to be plenty good enough for any gaming I'm going to be doing right?
Like HL2 and WoW

 

[Elbatrop1]

Yes it will be enough to play such games. You'll find that most games today have kinda low CPU requirements, but high video requirements.

Have a look at these benchmarks to compare the gaming comparison in the CPUs:
http://www.tomshardware.com/cpu/20041221/cpu_charts-15.html#directx_9