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Anonymous   10-06-2008 at 01:11:42 AM

Too much time has passed since I bought my last desktop system. At that time.. things were simple. 1 processor... 1 video card.. etc. Lately I've been playing most games with my xps m170 laptop, but have found major limitations with recent games such as mass effect, witcher, AOC (of course.. lol), and WAR.

So.. what's the best bang for the buck? Can I build a system that handles new releases with ease for under $600?

Core 2 duo? Overclocked? Intel or AMD?

SLI?

Motherboard?

Windows XP 64bit?

Any complete system package suggestions would be appreciated.

Many Thanks,

Act4earth

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Anonymous   10-06-2008 at 01:16:38 AM
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crickets... ferris bueller... ;)

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coltoe   10-06-2008 at 07:23:20 AM
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Do not give up hope I am trying to build a desktop for $300

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dirtmountain   10-06-2008 at 08:12:09 AM
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Well here's a build, but had to cut some corners to make it.

CPU - Intel E5200 $84
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819116072
Motherboard G31 - $53
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813128338
Case/PSU - Antec Sonata/ Earthwatts 500w $80
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811129024
GPU - Sapphire HD4850 $140 after rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6814102770
RAM - 2x1 GB OCZ DDR2 800 1.8v $20 after rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820227124
HD Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 SATA 320GB $65
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822148316
Burner- Samsung SATA $23
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6827151171

OS Vista Home Premium 64 $100
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6832116488

$604.92 Rebates pay for shipping. Upgrades if you can afford them are a P45 motherboard for an extra $50, 2x2 GB of RAM instead of the 2x1, E7200 or a E8400


Message edited by dirtmountain on 10-06-2008 at 08:12:39 AM
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Anonymous   10-06-2008 at 11:35:25 AM
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Many thanks for the suggestions.. I'll check it out!

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Chihlidog   10-06-2008 at 03:52:02 PM
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Can you use your old Hard Drive with the OS already installed? That would REALLY help.

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