Can you recommend a CPU - GPU - MBoard combo? - New Build

January 8, 2008 4:41:33 PM

Hi,

I have lots of RAM (2gb of DDR), a decent box, a good power supply (500w), lots of hard drive space. Now I'm looking to get a new system by just buying a new motherboard, cpu and gpu. I want to do some good gaming (not necessarily "bleeding edge" though) with a 512meg GPU. Any recommendations for a motherboard/cpu/gpu combo?

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ImajorI

January 8, 2008 5:02:20 PM

Without your budget, I chose these recently:
Abit IP 35 Pro
Q6600
8800 GT

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sailer

January 8, 2008 5:32:50 PM

XFunc_CaRteR said:

Hi,

I have lots of RAM (2gb of DDR), a decent box, a good power supply (500w), lots of hard drive space. Now I'm looking to get a new system by just buying a new motherboard, cpu and gpu. I want to do some good gaming (not necessarily "bleeding edge" though) with a 512meg GPU. Any recommendations for a motherboard/cpu/gpu combo?

Unfortunately, that DDR ram isn't going to be useful in any modern machines. You'll have to figure on getting some DDR2 ram as well as a new motherboard, cpu, and gpu. If your budget is large enough, than ImajorI's suggestion is a good one.

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tlmck

Motherboard Expert

January 8, 2008 5:50:29 PM

You could try something like this using your old ram.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E168...

It will not be bleeding edge, but it will do decently in games.

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batuchka

CPUs Expert

Motherboard Expert

January 23, 2008 7:48:10 AM

Low-Mid budget
5000 black
Biostar T770
HD 3850

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