Ready for upgrade need some help please

[Liono34]

I have a p4 3ghz. 1 gig of ram and a 6800 nvidia GT video card.
Im looking at getting a AMD 4200+ duel core with a 7800 gt and 2gb ram...but I was also lookking at buying this...http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7623896&type=product&productCategoryId=pcmcat60700050019&id=1130986103611


IS this any good? I only play games..and I know buying the whole PC id have to buy a nice video card..

Liono

 

[dmantech]

I have to agree. Build your own and you can always mod it to your perfection.

 

[dvdpiddy]

dude dont buy at best buy they really rip you off the same system i can build for about 100 to 200 less

 

[Liono34]

Thats the thing. I'm not so computer savy that I can build a system. The local PC company here wants like 1500 or so to build a system with a good video care like the Bestbuy one... Im stuck..not sure what to do. I'm worried oblivion wont run well.



Liono

 

[pengwin]

btw a 4200+ is useless

buy a 3800+ X2 or if u spend like 30 bucks more u can get an Opteron 165 dual core

 

[Liono34]

Why is the 4200+ useless???



Liono

 

[cisco]

I would have to agree, its not hard to build your own. I build system for people all the time. Like other people have said you will end up with better quality components building your own. I'm sure you can find all kinds of info on the net for step by step instructions. Plus most motherboard manuals practically walk you thru it as well. The biggest mistake most people make when building their own is using the crappy power supply that comes with the case. Spend the extra money and get a good PSU. Use Newegg and zipzoomfly.com to buy your parts they both have excellent prices and excellent customer service.

 

[cisco]

Well its useless from a OC'ing standpoint. If you don't plan on overclocking it's not useless.

 

[p8ntslinger676]

hey me and my friend are building a computer with a X1900XT and a Opty 170 for $1440, you guys must not know how to find a deal worth shit.

AMD Opteron 170 Dual Core 2.0 GHz - 406.99
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=80107-R

ABIT AN8-SLI - 134.99 comes with 7.1 channel sound card and overclocking program
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813127207

2X(1 gig) OCZ Gold Edition DDR500, Pc 4000 - 214.33 before 35 dollar rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/CustRatingReview.asp?DEPA=1&Type=&am...tem=N82

Sapphire X1900XT 512 Mb - 449.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102003

Ultra X2 550 watt - 99.99
http://www.xoxide.com/ultra-x-connect2-titanium.html

Seagate 250 Gb SATA II w/ NCQ - 100.00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822148111

Xoxide Xaviator case - 34.99
http://www.xoxide.com/x-aviator-case-black.html

Total - 1441.18

 

[RichPLS]

Edit a space after the url] and your links will majically work.

 

[jokersgrin]

Before you buy your parts, make damn sure you do the research and post them here for others to help you.

unbiased reviews are best, as the give you the good and the bad.

things to remember is always plan your new ring useing a good quality PSU, case with good airflow, and good ram

some good manufactuers are: ANTEC, OCZ, FORTRON SOURCE, ASUS, GIGABYTE, CORSAIR, XFX, BFG, EVGA, THERMALTAKE, ZALMAN, LIAN LI, COOLERMASTER, SAMSUNG, PLEXTOR, NEC, LITEON, WESTERN DIGITAL, SEAGATE.

best etailers: newegg, monarch, directron

remember this we all started just like you, exception is now there's better support for you than what we had!

SO YOU CAN DO IT!!!