Need New PC

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Weskhan

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Long story short my self-built PC that ran great for about 3 years was just destroyed by somebody and now I need a new one. I decided that I'm just going to buy a pre-built PC instead of trying to repair it myself because I'm scared I'll buy new parts and it still won't work. My plan is to buy a new one and replace the video card with my Geforce GTX 9800+.

So here is my problem. I'm looking for a pc in the $500-$600 price range that has at least 4gb RAM (6gb if possible), a processor better than or equal to Intel Dual Core 2.6 GHZ, any decent motherboard, any video card (replacing with GTX 9800+).

However the MAIN problem is trying to see if the case will fit in my GTX 9800+, the card is very large and I'm scared I'll buy a PC and it won't fit. Can somebody give me some options? I'm having some trouble finding a PC that meets these specs. Thanks!
 
I recommend building your own pc instead of buying a prebuilt machine. You will need to look for a case with room in it especially near where the video card would go. You might want to find a case where the hard drives face out toward the side of the case instead of facing toward the motherboard. And most likely unless you buy a gaming machine the power supply that will be in a prebuilt won't be able to run your video card.
 
That's what I figured. Alright so I guess I'm going to just rebuild. But the biggest problem I have is picking out a motherboard. And how big of a power supply will I need for that monster card?
 
Could somebody please point out to me a motherboard on Tigerdirect I should get? I just want a decent one that will work for my setup. Also I was wondering how strong my power supply should be to support the video card. If anybody could, please point me out a good power supply for the setup.

RAM : 4-6GB DDR2
Video : Geforce GTX 9800+
Processor : Intel Dual Core 2.6 GHZ or better (Only intel)

Thanks!
 
To bring it all together, here's my new setup. Could somebody please confirm that this setup will work?

Processor:
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4389472&CatId=1969

or (If worth the money)

Intel Core i5 750
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4959973&CatId=1969

RAM
Corsair 4GB DDR2
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3228139&Sku=C13-6082

Power Supply
Ultra LSP750 750-Watt
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3276567&Sku=ULT-LSP750

Motherboard
Asus P5Q Pro Turbo Intel P45 Socket 775
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5023035&CatId=3790

Video Card (Already Own)
GeForce 9800 GTX+
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3738445&Sku=E145-9802
 
Well, you can't use the I5 because its not compatible with the motherboard, so you'll have to stick with the first choice.
 
I already have Windows 7 and my hard drive. If that motherboard will work, cheaper is always better in my situation at the moment. I guess Ill get the dual core and that motherboard. Is the i5 that much faster? Would it be worth it?
 
If you get the I5 you will have to get a different motherboard and memory so it all depends on your budget.
 
I doubt you could get a system with a Core i5 Processor for under $600. If you want to spend about $700 you probably could do it. The Core i5 750 is very good and a lot more powerful than any Core 2 Duo Processor.
 
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