What should I do about my computer

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TheChosenOne

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I currently have an old desktop which is AMD 1.3 with Asus motherboard. I want to either upgrade to a new computer for $459 or build a new one. Here what i found.

from dell's website
http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?c=us&cs=04&kc=6W300&l=en&oc=bdcwbbz&s=bsd
AMD 64 X2 3800+
1 GB of memory
NO MONITOR, dont need it

I dont really care about video card or a monitor.

here's a setup that i might consider. all from newegg. except the case. from compusa
Asus m2n socket am2 80.99
AMD 64 X2 3800+ 119.99
Gskill 1 mb 79.99
New Case with 450W 65.00 http://www.compusa.com/products/pro...a=General&cm_ite=generic 120gb&ref=performics
which total 280.97

I've been so behind that I just dont know which to go for. Last time I've upgraded was about 3 years ago. when AMD XP was popular. and I have Gforce 4200 128 mb.
Only game that I play on the weekend is Warcraft 3 frozen throne. majority of time i'll be browsing, couple of programs running.

There's been so many different types of processor being out that I'm so confused. Also, I would like to add a dvd burner. And finally, my budget under $500, but to save as much as possible.
BTW, some of my hardware, need IDE for my hard drive and my dvd rom. I dont have anything that runs off SATA.

Thanks for your help.
 
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For your uses, an X2 3800+ will be fine, if not overkill. However, I do suggest that you get a separate case and PSU, as the PSU's that come with the case are usually absolute crap.
 
I'm considering the AM2, but which motherboard do u guys recommend? I would either wanna go with ASUS or Gigabyte. Any suggestions? and possible upgrade later in the future, in couple of years or so
 
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