building computer - need help for parts

[wckd]

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?

 

[The_Prophecy]

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

 

[deusex]

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.

 

[The_Prophecy]

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.

 

[chewbenator]

Since that build is still below his budget I would upgrade the Video Card to a 7600.

 

[wckd]

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

 

[deusex]

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...

 

[deusex]

Anyway, the prophecy's right......the 3500+, and maybe a X1600XT in place of a 76'?

 

[The_Prophecy]

You guys didn't read my suggestions very well did you?....lol.... go back and have another read.

 

[enforcerfx]

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.