PARTS PREFERENCES: Most likely AMD processor and ATI graphics
OVERCLOCKING: Maybe (not for the initial build, but I would like the capability there if it doesn't add to the cost)
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: Maybe (not for the initial build, but I would like the capability there if it doesn't add to the cost)
MONITOR RESOLUTION: 1280x1024 (for now, monitor will be upgraded in the future)
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
I purchased a XCLIO A380 Silver Full Tower Computer Case with P5NSLI mobo and 500W PSU from ebay a couple of years ago. I was going to put intel quad core CPU, but the rapid change of tech made the barebone sytem old and made me look into a new build. Basically, I don't want to spend more time working on the old mobo and want to build a AMD gaming system. I read other thread about building $300 budget PC and got some idea on the part that I want to put to this build.
4. Western Digital Caviar Blue WD3200AAKS 320GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6822136074 - $50
The estimate price is $278.98 including shipping.
I need your advice whether this direction is worth to throw the old P5NSLI mobo away and build a fresh build with the case.
Thanks!
Message edited by udaman on 08-10-2009 at 08:13:56 PM
well i'd say the p5nsli board seen its day from what i've seen the p5n boards dont have a pci 2.0 slot an for your choice of graphics card you could add a 4670 in it would perform a bit better andcould you post the power supplies make and spacifications
The PSU installed in the barebone is Logisys PS575XBK. It says that the total power is 450W and the max output is 575W. Is this a decent one that I can keep or not?
Message edited by udaman on 08-11-2009 at 07:16:02 AM