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well my computer is out dated and dying. i plan on building a fresh one for about 500-600 dollars. I am keeping my old psu, hdds, monitor, mouse, keyboard, and case(though i might want a new one). this is what i am currently looking at, let me know if i can find a better deal or performance for my price range.

CPU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115014
RAM
http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16820145034
Vid Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150226
MoBo
http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16813128012


edit: this is my 666 post!!
 
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animepark13 said:
well my computer is out dated and dying. i plan on building a fresh one for about 500-600 dollars. I am keeping my old psu, hdds, monitor, mouse, keyboard, and case(though i might want a new one). this is what i am currently looking at, let me know if i can find a better deal or performance for my price range.

CPU
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115014
RAM
http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16820145034
Vid Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814150226
MoBo
http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16813128012


edit: this is my 666 post!!
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your URL's are truncated with ellipses in them (I know the visual link should but your background link is truncated as well). post full links and we'll have a look.

Also, what PSU do you currently have?
 
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ERage said:
that might matter since you are upgrading your core components. A weak psu might overheat and go bad or risk damage to other components.

if you can afford it I'd look a little higher on the CPU, maybe this one.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115003

It's a lot more bang for the buck.
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i was looking at that one, but i wasn't sure if i wanted to spend another 100 bucks. i would be happy if i could keep my current video card for a little longer, but i don't often see mobos with AGP anymore. i would also need IDE express since i eventually plan to upgrade
 
Upgrade the CPU, that 100 bucks will get you an extra year or 2 of usability easy.

Instead of that video card you picked what about this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150202

after rebate it's only $140 and it's both 256 MB and 256 bit where the one you picked was only 128 bit.

This way you get the better CPU, a better (imo) video card, and the whole thing only went $40 higher than your original amount (after rebate). And you are upgraded to PCI Express x16
 
ERage said:
Upgrade the CPU, that 100 bucks will get you an extra year or 2 of usability easy.

Instead of that video card you picked what about this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150202

after rebate it's only $140 and it's both 256 MB and 256 bit where the one you picked was only 128 bit.

This way you get the better CPU, a better (imo) video card, and the whole thing only went $40 higher than your original amount (after rebate). And you are upgraded to PCI Express x16
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thanks, i just need to push myself to actually purchase everything.
 
ERage said:
Upgrade the CPU, that 100 bucks will get you an extra year or 2 of usability easy.

Instead of that video card you picked what about this one: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814150202

after rebate it's only $140 and it's both 256 MB and 256 bit where the one you picked was only 128 bit.

This way you get the better CPU, a better (imo) video card, and the whole thing only went $40 higher than your original amount (after rebate). And you are upgraded to PCI Express x16
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a DX9 card? :wtf:

if you're going to upgrade may as well get a DX10 card.

edit: and if i remember correctly, even though the 8600gts only has 128bit bus, its still more powerful than the 7900gs
edit2: nevermind, they are just about equal.
 
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HydroSqueegee said:
a DX9 card? :wtf:

if you're going to upgrade may as well get a DX10 card.

edit: and if i remember correctly, even though the 8600gts only has 128bit bus, its still more powerful than the 7900gs
edit2: nevermind, they are just about equal.
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i'm trying to pinch pennies here. Turn a few more tricks and earn another 100 bucks and this will be a lot easier.
 
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