computermaineack

I've been thinking about possible solutions for a computer upgrade. If I were to upgrade my current computer, I'd need a new PSU (my PSU needs another 100 watts to adequetly power my computer), and I also need a GPU (I'm still on integrated). However, with the upgrades I need, it would almost pay off just to build a new computer. If I were to build a computer, I'd def. go with an AMD, most likely at least a socket 939 Athlon 64. My biggest problem is that I'm very budge limited. And when I say very, I mean very. I'm talking $400-$500. So any suggestions would be appreciated.

BTW: I've also been looking at barebones, although most of them either are socket 754 or if they're socket 939 they don't have a processor.

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Motoxrdude

Keep your current computer parts. All you need is a new PSU and GPU? IF you built a whole new computer, that would way out weigh the cost of just updating a few parts on your computer. If i was you, i would buy a new PSU, and GPU and not buy a whole new computer.

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mrbagrat

If your doing what I was going to do (upgrade mobo, PSU, case, and OS) It would be worth building a new computer. Which is what I'm doing now.

haynea4f

Well what do you do with your computer? What do you plan on doing with your new computer? If you do just basic word processing and surf the Internet then keep what you have! If you want to do some gaming, you might want to look into doing a new build.

I say sell your current computer. Keep your monitor, speakers, mouse, and keyboard. Take the money you get from that sale and add it to your total you are willing to spend..............then come back and make a new post and let us know how much you are willing to spend.

All of those major companies like Dell and Sony dont like to sell low end computers that allow you to upgrade them yourself later on.

Get about $200 for your current computer, and you can spend $600-$700 on a new one.

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gamerman4

you got $500...
okay keep your PC3200 RAM and trash the PC2700
that gives u a free 512MB

Here is another 512MB Corsair Value RAM
http://secure.newegg.com/NewVersion/...82E16820145026

Athlon 3200 Venice 939
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103535

Antec Smartpower 2.0 400watt (enough power for most things)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817103935

Radeon X800PRO
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102694

ASUS A8N-E
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131530

final price: $482
it will prolly be around $500 after shipping

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ceewi1

Nice start. I'd upgrade the graphics card to something like a 7600GT. Well worth it for the extra $19. This system isn't terribly demanding in terms of power, and something like the XClio 450BL would be more than sufficient, saving $10 towards the better graphics card. If budget really is an issue, a mobo like the ASUS A8N5X saves you $15 and leaves a better performing system overall.

Since you're replacing most of the major components, however, I'd say you'd be better off selling your existing computer and buying a new one. Since you're only looking at another $23 for the extra 512MB RAM, and either a cheap case, or a case with a decent PSU you're not paying much extra. Indeed, if you get a case like the AthenaTech A416BS ($33), which comes with a decent, but by no means superb PSU, a cheap HDD and a DVD burner, you're looking at less than $100 more for the new system vs the upgraded one, which can be more than recouped by selling your existing system.

Since your CPU isn't bad, though, you might want to consider just getting the video card and PSU. The XClio 450BL and eVGA 7600GT would only cost $208 if bought without the other components, and would give you a great gaming computer. You can save $50 more with the 7600GS, but it is a significantly inferior card.

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computermaineack

I use my current computer for light gaming, although not by choice (it can't run the games I want to play-BF2, etc). I also need a new mobo for OC'ing. I also would like an AMD Athlon, as I've heard they're the best for gaming. Overall, I'm just really fed up with my current system, and I need change.

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