ok fellas, heres the snag, i want to build a intel core two duo computer. what is the least i can pay for a good system, that will stand being run 24/7 with games n programs up the arse. mainly network monitoring stuff and system stability control devices while running high end games.
using my systems current specs, with some added info here, what would be a good way to go?
im runnin a P4 2.4ghz 478pin northwood, North Bridge Intel Springdale i865PE (i have no clue how the north bridge effects speed, though ive read up on it) yea im not very bright i know. 8x agp fx5500 (if i have to buy a new video card it will put me over the top, but if the mobo has an onboard vid system that will work till i can get a pci-e card, so thats all that matters), got an sata hd that id like to get the most outa so ne info there would help, no i dont raid, no i dont have more than one hd, i dont use this comp for storage, just gaming n as i said network monitoring etc. a gig and a half of ddr ram, 184 pin (willing to accept i may have to upgrade there, if so where should i go with it?)
ne other info just needs to be requested and i can get it fer ya, ummm yea. oh right! i intend to use my case and optical drive, powersupply info on what i would need fer the dual core system would be nice, i currently have a 400w psu, stock from rosewill... umm yea.. help! lol
using my systems current specs, with some added info here, what would be a good way to go?
im runnin a P4 2.4ghz 478pin northwood, North Bridge Intel Springdale i865PE (i have no clue how the north bridge effects speed, though ive read up on it) yea im not very bright i know. 8x agp fx5500 (if i have to buy a new video card it will put me over the top, but if the mobo has an onboard vid system that will work till i can get a pci-e card, so thats all that matters), got an sata hd that id like to get the most outa so ne info there would help, no i dont raid, no i dont have more than one hd, i dont use this comp for storage, just gaming n as i said network monitoring etc. a gig and a half of ddr ram, 184 pin (willing to accept i may have to upgrade there, if so where should i go with it?)
ne other info just needs to be requested and i can get it fer ya, ummm yea. oh right! i intend to use my case and optical drive, powersupply info on what i would need fer the dual core system would be nice, i currently have a 400w psu, stock from rosewill... umm yea.. help! lol