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I need to upgrade my current desktop to something new. My budget is very limited. I need something that can play Counter-Strike Source with max settings and Team Fortress 2 with decent settings. Sometimes I play WoW but most any GPU can handle that. Other than gaming I am heavily involved with Dreamweaver and Photoshop. I would like to keep this as cheap as possible. But under $500 if you're looking for a number. Thanks :)
 
I have the following already:
Mouse: Logitech MX518
Speakers: Logitech X-230's
Monitor: Magnavox 19MD357B/37 (1440x900). It's also my TV :)
Western Digital 320GB external HDD.
IceMat Siberia Headset
 
So basically I need all new parts!
 
CPU: Definitely want to go the C2D route. Probably the E2160? Will overclock it to something stable (3.0GHz?).
GPU: Thinking ATI HD 3850. 256mb? 512?
Memory: For starters 2gb. I would prefer 1 2gb stick for future upgrade ability. I plan on going 2x2gb or more at some point.
Case: Anything?
Keyboard: Nothing too big. I am used to keyboards as small as the Asus EEE PC's keyboard up to the G15 Logitech keyboard. Would prefer something in between I guess.
PSU: Not sure
DVD Drive: Any?
Mobo: No idea
HD: Size isn't very important. Over 120gb.
If there is anything else I forgot please let me know!

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CPU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819116052
         ($83, only 8 dollars more than the E2160)
MB: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813136034
         ($80, DFI is decent, and OC's well)
RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820211066
         ($46)
VID: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814127329
         ($220)
  or: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814241068
         ($200)
HDD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822136098
         ($75 for 320Gb)
Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811166030
         ($50)
DVD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827106057
         ($30)
PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6817256037
         ($70)
KBD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6823201031
         ($12)
OS is up to you, with XP, or Vista
XP: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6832116400
          ($135)
Vista: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6832116202
          ($110)
 
Total with 8800: $666 + S&H (no OS)
Total with 3850: $646 + S&H (no OS)

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Switch the mobo out for P35 for $60:
 
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] Tpk=IP35-E
 
Use the rest from above.


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Or grab a 3850 and save about 40 bucks more.  

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Hey, just something to think about, stop over at tigerdirect.com, right now they've got some barebones, give you the case and all for decent.  


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