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12-07-2005, 07:02 PM
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Want to upgrade my computer this Christmas and I need your help
I have a really crappy computer right now and I want to upgrade it to a decent gaming pc.
Stats of my computer now: Intel Celeron 4A, 2200 MHz (5.5 x 400) Intel Brookdale-G i845GL Motherboard (Not sure what this means but i'm sure it sucks) Intel 82845G Graphics controller (I know this blows and im looking in to a new one) 37 GB Internal Hardrive (Need more space) 384 MB of RAM (Need Alot More) 19 in CRT Monitor (Would like a flat screen) Most of it is onboard stuff, which really sucks (I know) As of right now I'm looking to put in a 250GB hardrive, a GB of RAM, and put in a Geforce 6600GT 128MB. I am wondering if this stuff is compatible or if I should put in a new motherboard, and if so, what stuff should I look for? What specific slot types should it have. Any help is appreciated. |
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12-07-2005, 07:09 PM
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Shiro Usagi
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Is that a home built computer or a name brand computer?
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12-07-2005, 07:17 PM
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What I have now is a 2350 Dell Dimension. So it's not home built.
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12-07-2005, 07:18 PM
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I recommend building a new one, the system already has both feet in the grave. Unless it isn't a prebuilt, then I doubt there is anything that can save that...What's your budget?
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12-07-2005, 07:24 PM
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Only a few hundred. If i need to I could cut some corners and still use some of the parts from this one couldn't I?
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12-07-2005, 07:27 PM
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Well you can keep the mouse, keyboard, and monitor. Maybe the Hard Drive as well. I think you should save up some money and just wait till you have sufficient funds to build a KA system.
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12-07-2005, 07:57 PM
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I think that you are limited to pci cards on that machine, so your choice of video cards will be pretty small. I would suggest that you wait untill you save up enough to build a decent machine.
For a low end gaming rig you will need: Case and decent power supply: At least $75 Motherboard: $100 range Processor: $150 or up Operating System: $100 Ram: $75-$100/GB Video Card; $100 or up Hard Drives; $100 or more CD/DVD: $50 or so each Monitor $250 -$300 will get you a fairly good one. Keyboard/mouse: $30 or so
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12-07-2005, 08:10 PM
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Would it be possible if I just replace the mobo, video card, and harddrive then? Instead of having to buy a completely new system, I could keep the case, power supply, and all the rest of that stuff.
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12-07-2005, 08:15 PM
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Dell uses parts that can only be used with that same case. You won't be able to put in a new motherboard, and you can't re-use the power supply that came with it. I had to go through the same deal with my Dell dimension 2400.
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12-07-2005, 08:17 PM
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Ok, then I'll start making building a new one. Is it ok if a mobo doesn't have any AGP slots? I know PCI is what is becoming more important, but should I need AGP for anything in the future?
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12-07-2005, 08:20 PM
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No, you want a mobo that has PCI-Express x16. that's what all of the newer cards are being made for, so go with that.
i'll include a sample build real quick. Hold on. |
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12-07-2005, 08:23 PM
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Thanks alot man
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12-07-2005, 08:34 PM
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Case: Whatever you want
PSU: Xclio 450W Motherboard: ASUS A8N-E CPU: AMD athlon 64 3200+ RAM: Corsair Value Select 1GB(2x512MB) HDD: Western digital 160GB 7200RPM SATA150 drive DVD Burner: Lite-On DVD Burner Graphics Card: eVGA 6800GS Total: $746 Decent gaming setup right there. |
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12-07-2005, 08:46 PM
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The motherboard has a different socket number than the CPU, does that matter?
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12-07-2005, 08:48 PM
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you got the wrong 3200+, look for the socket 939 3200+. Either that or you didn't get the right board. Here's a link to both.
CPU:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103535 Motherboard:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131530 |
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12-07-2005, 08:56 PM
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Is it also possible to take the CD/CD burner drives from my old system and put them in my new one?
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12-07-2005, 08:58 PM
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Yes of course, completely forgot about those.
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12-07-2005, 09:01 PM
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Im trying to cut the cost off of anything I possibly could. Is there anything else I could strip from my old system?
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12-07-2005, 09:05 PM
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You could take the hard drive off of the old system. Not sure if you want to though...
you could get this vid. Card instead:http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814142052 and you'll need a new version of windows XP. |
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12-07-2005, 09:15 PM
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I found a card that says 256MB of memory, but 128 is onboard, what's the difference?
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12-07-2005, 09:18 PM
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would you mind posting the link? i'm not sure i understand what you're saying.
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12-07-2005, 09:20 PM
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http://www.newegg.com/product/Produc...82E16814131415
It also comes with a bonus with the mobo i'm looking at |
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12-07-2005, 09:25 PM
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I would not recommend that video card....at all. Like I said, just save up some money and get the system i posted later. I'm still waiting for my new system and it's been over 6 months. Just excercise patience until you have the money man. No rush, pc games aren't going anywhere.
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12-07-2005, 09:32 PM
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My finished build
Case: http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16811154054 Motherboard:http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16813190002 CPU: http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16819104233 RAM: http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16820145440 HDD: http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16822144417 Video Card: http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16814131415 (This I might change if I can find more money) Total cost: 433.39 + shipping and tax. Please post any comments/concerns. |
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12-07-2005, 09:42 PM
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Well I'm heading in for bed right now so if you leave a comment, it will be a while for me to respond.
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12-08-2005, 06:57 AM
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you still need an OS and alot of small things like extra fans and cables, etc.
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12-08-2005, 01:39 PM
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The power supply in that case is probably not very good.
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12-08-2005, 02:58 PM
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The problem with that video card is that it shares system memory. Try to find one of the non-hypermemory cards.
jay's right, that's not going to be a decent quality power supply in the case. Especially if you want to put in a better video card (either now or later) you'd have to replace it with something a bit more powerful.
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12-08-2005, 03:03 PM
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I have a lot of cables hanging around in my basement, so that's not an issue. Can I take the OS from my old harddrive and just transfer it to my new one?
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12-08-2005, 03:07 PM
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Would this be a better video card? http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16814130252
And what should I be looking for in a good power supply? Last edited by Jumper1015; 12-08-2005 at 03:14 PM. |
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