Time to build a new computer.

[WasTech]

Hey guys n gals,

It's time to build a new computer. I've had this one for a few years now. I'm almost 50 now so I don't game a lot on comp but I still play Madden and others on PS3. So I'd like to be able to play Mad on new comp (Not a must if I can't do it cheap). My habits are doing work with Word, email, surfing, watching videos, using Photo shop.

My comp now. My own build. Still using a tall tower I bought from one of those comp shows. It's about 10yrs. or more old. I modified it for xtra fans, it's built strong I might use it again. Unless you guys have a real good reason not to. My MB is a ASUS A8V-X with a AMD Athlon 64 3500+ 2.2 GHz (That I bought used from somebody on this site) works great. I'm still using my old MSI AGP GEForce TI-200 128MB - RAM is DDR2 2GB - Thermltak TR2-430W PS, SATA 700GB Seagate HD and Liteon IHAS424 24X DVD drive. Using Win XP Pro SP3. Might upgrade to Win 7 64bit.

So what would you recommend for my next bulid? I of course would like best value for my money. I also want to get a LCD monitor. I'm looking at 24" ASUS VH242H $180. I'd like to be able to see in HD.

Would also be interested if you are selling any good parts you think will be a good upgrade from what I'm using now. Thanks

 

[Slaymate]

How much money do you want to spend?

 

[WasTech]

I'd like to find used like I did for the 3500+ CPU. If not I'd like to spend max $150 for MB and CPU combo and about $70 for Graph card (Radeon is ok usually cheaper than Nvidia). I'd like to use my DDR2 King HyperX RAM and just bring it to 4GB, by buying 2 more sticks. I'd go around $70 for new mid-tower. I should be good for now with hard drive. Win 7 Pro 64bit I would like to get retail so I can put it on more than one comp.

I should be able to find used. Some of you guys change computer parts like I change underwear. LOL

 

[Muffin Man]

Some of you guys change computer parts like I change underwear. LOL

mhm, so you change your underwear every year or two, and you try to find last season's used underwear for cheap...

a little more on topic; here are some parts you could upgrade to,
cpu/motherboard
Newegg.com - AMD Athlon II X4 620 Propus 2.6GHz Socket AM3 95W Quad-Core Processor ADX620WFGIBOX
+
Newegg.com - BIOSTAR TA785 A2+ AM3/AM2+/AM2 AMD 785G ATX AMD Motherboard
you could take the jump from single to quad core. along with a board that will allow you to use your current ram and still gives you the option to upgrade further to amd's latest six core cpus.

ram
Newegg.com - WINTEC AMPX 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model 3AXT6400C5-2048K
just 2gigs more.

gfx card
Newegg.com - SAPPHIRE 100287VGAL Radeon HD 5670 (Redwood) 512MB 128-bit DDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card

 

[WasTech]

Ok I'll check these out tomorrw. But why do you want me to use different RAM than the HyperX I have now? Thanks

Doesn't anybody have parts they want to sell? I'll pay you thru PayPal so you're safe. Well safer.

 

[Trotter]

The RAM is in addition to what you already have, not in place of it.

You can check out the Buy/Sell/Trade and Hot Deals forum and see what's listed.

That's the motherboard I put in my wife's computer. It seems to be a good'ern so far. Unlocked the fourth core of the tri I put in it just fine.

 

[Muffin Man]

But why do you want me to use different RAM than the HyperX I have now?

The RAM is in addition to what you already have, not in place of it.

yes this, you said you'd like to increase your ram to 4gigs.

 

[Slaymate]

I like your new avatar GIR, I mean Muffin Man

 

[WasTech]

Yeh, I did. I meant why not Hyperx again. Isn't it better to stay with one brand?

Also I found this MB. I like the idea of OB video then I can get more RAM. Although I didn't like the reviews for this model. Can't use my RAM but would like to use old comp for 2nd computer, maybe.

Newegg.com - ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO AM3 AMD 785G HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard

 

[Muffin Man]

I like your new avatar GIR, I mean Muffin Man

thx

Yeh, I did. I meant why not Hyperx again. Isn't it better to stay with one brand?

Also I found this MB. I like the idea of OB video then I can get more RAM. Although I didn't like the reviews for this model. Can't use my RAM but would like to use old comp for 2nd computer, maybe.

Newegg.com - ASUS M4A785TD-V EVO AM3 AMD 785G HDMI ATX AMD Motherboard

you can use 2 different brands without issues, that's how my setup is right now

but yea, you would need new ddr3 ram for that board. do you have a new budget now or are you just tossing out some ideas?