Recent content by stonerkid88

Ok I'm new to this as this is my first time actually picking out a new PC. Why does the CORSAIR suck? Well I've heard good things about Wintec: http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=20-161-613&depa=0 get 2 of those babies:D

That's ok :)

I'm basically going with what dhw200 suggested(with combo of others ofcourse:) minus the case. Mobo: MSI "K8N Neo4-F" NVIDIA nForce4 Chipset Motherboard For AMD Socket 939 http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProdu...-130-491&depa=0 $90 CPU: AMD Athlon 3000+ Winchester Core...

I completely agree, I really want to go with the 64. Did you forget RAM? I need at least 512MB.

I think I'll be cool if I get the deal I originally posted but upgrade my video card to like a 6600 GT. My only concern is the xp 2700...

hmmm INTERESTING! I thought it wouldn't be good for gaming.

Nah, I can't do the whole 'saving' thing with my current situation and I just want a decent computer to get established with. Something that I will be able to upgrade in the future which is OK.

Thanks DHW, but I don't think I can do that price :/ PizzatheHut06: I'm liking that price a lot and thanks for taking the time :), but what do you classify as a good gaming experience? Will it take the newer games such as Counter Strike Source, Battlefield 2 in the future, etc.

Well Here is my situation: For over 2-3 years I have been stuck on a POS system: Pentium 4 CPU 1500MHz, 1.4 GHz, 256 MB of RAM, and lastly a godamn GeForce 2 Video Card. I can run games such as Call of Duty, but it take's forever for the maps to load, constant choppiness and FPS lag, etc. If I...

hmm I was having some doubts as well but could you possibly go more in-depth as to why? I'm looking to spend $500 for a well-built PC that will run new games smoothly and give me an overall good gaming experience.

I am getting a new PC with the following specs: xp 2700 512 ram pc 333 5900 80 gig harddrive Total=$400 Keep in mind that I am getting this PC primarily for a better GAMING experience. Will this PC be able to run most of the newer games such as Counter Strike Source smoothly? ANY Imput would...