K, my brother is thinking of getting a new system, i don't know the exact specs but he's running a P4 1.6 and rage 64mb at this time...he's a big CS:S and WC3 player and is looking for something new to get into. he's got an MSI 6600 (not sure of excact model) from a friend. and i've got an old case and drives that I'm going to give him which means he's got $500-600 CAN for the guts:
- PSU
- Mobo
- CPU
- RAM
- HD
I'm thinking the same build as I have below in my sig should be possible, maybe a cheaper PSU and RAM.... suggestions:
- PSU: ????
- Mobo: evga 590 - $155
- CPU: AMD X2 3600+ - $70
- HD: seagate 250HD - $80
- RAM: ????
(above prices already have our %15 sales tax included)
NOTE: newegg prices don't apply as they won't ship to Canada
Q1: RAM and PSU???
Q2: any suggestions to cut down the $$$
Q3: how will the 6600 hold up with this build, will the system play the newer games? he'd probably pick up an 8800 next year once they get to low 200s.
- PSU
- Mobo
- CPU
- RAM
- HD
I'm thinking the same build as I have below in my sig should be possible, maybe a cheaper PSU and RAM.... suggestions:
- PSU: ????
- Mobo: evga 590 - $155
- CPU: AMD X2 3600+ - $70
- HD: seagate 250HD - $80
- RAM: ????
(above prices already have our %15 sales tax included)
NOTE: newegg prices don't apply as they won't ship to Canada
Q1: RAM and PSU???
Q2: any suggestions to cut down the $$$
Q3: how will the 6600 hold up with this build, will the system play the newer games? he'd probably pick up an 8800 next year once they get to low 200s.