|
|||||||
 |
|
|
LinkBack | Thread Tools | Search this Thread | Rate Thread | Display Modes |
02-21-2007, 03:33 PM
|
#1 |
|
Member (3 bit)
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 7
|
Thoughts on low budget upgrade.
I'm sitting at work atm so I am not totally sure of the exacts of my current system, but I believe it is Pentium 1.6 Ghz, 1gb ram, GeForce FX 5200 256mb Vid card. These are the components I am looking to upgrade (and motherboard of course). I am trying to keep the cost down as low as possible with limited funds due to preparing for my first child. Here is what I have come up with, mainly taken from suggestions from another thread. I play EQ and Guild Wars from time to time. I am hoping that this setup will last me for a decent amount of time and run games well enough for the forseeable future.
Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131041 CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819116001 1 GB of Ram (for now): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820146580 Video Card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130056 Power Supply: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817189003 This all comes out to be around $434.96 without shipping and such. I tried to take what was already recommended here because it fit what I was hoping to do. I am really new to this so opinions are welcome. Hopefully everything will work well together and no mistakes were made. Thanks for your time all. Loads of info on these boards for sure. Sorry again for jumping into the other thread. No offense was meant. Last edited by PatJr1979; 02-21-2007 at 03:41 PM. |
|
|
|
02-21-2007, 03:55 PM
|
#2 |
|
Forum Administrator
Staff
Premium Member
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Joplin MO
Posts: 37,765
|
That will all work together well. However, what you may want to consider is get a 7600GT - there should be one at Newegg for under $100 after rebate - and up the processor to a 915. Do keep in mind that a single ram module will result in a bit of performance loss over a dual channel kit.
|
|
|
|
|
02-21-2007, 03:59 PM
|
#3 |
|
Wrench Bender
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Plymouth,MN
Posts: 5,961
|
If you can afford a few more bucks, would look at the D 915 cpu. It's faster and runs a lot cooler than the 805.
The rest is pretty good.
__________________
"When sliding down the banister of life; look out for splinters pointing up."
|
|
|
|
|
02-21-2007, 04:43 PM
|
#4 |
|
Member (3 bit)
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 7
|
I checked out the 915 processors and saw this one for a mere $15 more.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819116253 For the RAM I figured I could use this instead of a single module http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145539 I take it there isn't much performance difference between the 7600GT and 7900 GS so I came up with this: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130073 All of this pretty much balances out and keeps the total price between $400-450 which would make me very happy indeed. Thanks for the tips! |
|
|
|
|
02-21-2007, 04:55 PM
|
#5 |
|
Member (8 bit)
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 242
|
To me, it looks a very respectable list with no complaints. Not sure what advice I can give except it's not bad!
__________________
Asus P5W DH Deluxe, Intel Core 2 Duo E6600, Corsair TWIN2X2048-6400C4, HIS Excalibur Radeon X1950XTX, Samsung WriteMaster SH-S183A, Hitachi Deskstar 7K500, Seasonic SS-401HT, Antec P180, Acer AL1715 17", Logitech MX400, Logitech G15 and Logitech Z-5450 5.1 THX System.
|
|
|
|
|
02-21-2007, 05:17 PM
|
#6 |
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Alberta, Canada
Posts: 1,383
|
I checked out the eVGA versions of both the 7600GT and the 7900GS. I would agree....for 40 bucks more there isn't really a huge difference. That GT should do well enough in most tasks to not be a letdown. I run a 7600GS with no complaints.
__________________
TFH, paraphrased: the bultin brner wouldnt evn boot it a usb burner woud but ten it gaeve an eror after i typed teh prduct key. i dont no waht it was it was a missng file, i fergt waht ti was but ti loked imporant can any1 help PLZ?! Check out PCP! (that's PCProfiles in case you thought I was on angel dust) http://www.pcprofiles.com/p/hitchface |
|
|
|
|
02-21-2007, 05:18 PM
|
#7 |
|
Forum Administrator
Staff
Premium Member
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Joplin MO
Posts: 37,765
|
I'd go with the value select ram, even though it's the same price - its 1.8 volt.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820145568 |
|
|
|
|
| Bookmarks |
| Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
| Display Modes | Rate This Thread |
|
|
Similar Threads
|
||||
| Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
| What should be my next upgrade? | Soriasis | Computer Hardware | 21 | 09-17-2006 07:27 PM |
| Some upgrade questions for y'all | freakitchen | Build Your Own PC | 7 | 08-17-2006 07:24 PM |
| Processing power for DVD burning & upgrade options | Charles | Computer Hardware | 7 | 09-08-2005 06:33 PM |
| Low budget gamer for a friend | Hi Ho | Build Your Own PC | 5 | 08-11-2005 02:16 AM |
| Second thoughts on upgrading to P4 | Charles | Computer Hardware | 29 | 06-18-2003 10:08 PM |
Linear Mode
