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07-20-2008, 08:00 PM
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Gaming PC Upgrade
Hello everyone,
I currently have a gaming pc that I use alot and its days are numbered. I just want to upgrade the core components, meaning: Motherboard CPU Memory Video Card Right now I have: AMD 64 3200+ Asus A8N -VM-CSM (microatx) 1 GB Kingston Geforce 7600 GS 128MB I have everything else (monitor, PSU, case, etc.) I will be only using the system for playing games like The Witcher, WoW, Half Life 2, and maybe a few other graphic intensive games, but nothing like Crysis. I would like all my games running smooth and I would like to spend no more than $600. So far I thought of: CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115037 Mobo: Asus P5Q Pro LGA 775 Motherboard http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131299 RAM: G.skill 2 X 1GB DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231098 Sapphire Radeon HD 4850 512MB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102747 ANy problems with this build? Is it okay to use lower speed RAM than what is recommended by that motherboard? Any suggestions would be great. Thank you.
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07-20-2008, 08:30 PM
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... Ok the sick part is, I began a reply before you edited in all those parts. I was going to tell you those exact four parts.
So. Yeah. Good list.
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07-20-2008, 08:32 PM
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good part selection.
Only question is, what power supply do you currently have? It might not be enough.
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07-21-2008, 02:48 PM
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You will most likely need to upgrade the power supply.
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07-21-2008, 07:05 PM
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Is a 550w Antec not enough? I'v been out of the loop since my last system as far as power requirements and new technology.
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07-21-2008, 07:10 PM
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Antec 550 should be good.
Does it have a 24 pin, or a 20+4 pin power connector? |
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