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wckd   07-14-2006 at 11:30:34 PM

hello, im alan, i have a really old computer and now im tryin' to build a new computer for gaming with a 500$ budget. im kinda of a noob at this computer stuff but i know a thing or two. im used to buying a computer but i heard from my friend building a new computer would be cheaper. do you think i should wait for intel core duo?

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The_Prophecy   07-14-2006 at 11:44:51 PM
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don't bother waiting for conroe if you have a $500 budget. $500 won't get you much, but i'll do the best i can.

CPU: AMD Athlon 64 3500+

RAM: OCZ EL 1GB (2 x 512MB) DDR400

Mobo: Asus A8N5X

Video: eVGA Geforce 7300GS

Hard Drive: Saegate Barracuda 7200.9 80GB SATA2

Total before taxes and shipping: $400.56

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deusex   07-14-2006 at 11:52:20 PM
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How old are you?

Because, a job could get you an extra few hundred, which could be really effective on your new build :)


BTW, switch the 3200+ wit the 3500+ : cheaper, and virtually same speed.

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The_Prophecy   07-15-2006 at 12:01:10 AM
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uhh.... i originally suggested the 3500+..... unless you meant to say swap the 3500 for the 3200.

Edit: No, they aren't virtually the same speed.... there's a 200Mhz difference. I say give him the extra 200Mhz with the 3500+ and if he wants more speed, he can overclock from there. There's only a $10 difference between the 2 chips anyway.

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chewbenator   07-15-2006 at 01:00:22 AM
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Since that build is still below his budget I would upgrade the Video Card to a 7600.

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wckd   07-15-2006 at 01:11:06 AM
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hmm really? well that sounds good to me, but i was thinking about 1 GB RAM cause i play a lot of games and i have a lot of stuff to put on this new computer. im 16 but not sure if i could get a job with school and crap

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deusex   07-15-2006 at 02:35:28 AM
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Quote :

uhh.... i originally suggested the 3500+..... unless you meant to say swap the 3500 for the 3200.




My Bad :)


YOu are getting a gig of RAM...

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deusex   07-15-2006 at 02:37:17 AM
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Anyway, the prophecy's right......the 3500+, and maybe a X1600XT in place of a 76'?

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The_Prophecy   07-15-2006 at 02:37:34 AM
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You guys didn't read my suggestions very well did you?....lol.... go back and have another read.

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enforcerfx   07-15-2006 at 04:22:31 AM
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switch the video card PLEASE! Lol. A 6600GT or a 6600LE is roughly the same price on newegg.com and will outperform any petty 7300GS.

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