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gaborell   11-03-2009 at 10:43:09 AM

Im planning to build a pc as budget performance as possible im an intel fan but i want to try amd also.

i have my new 19'' syncmaster widescreen but problem is i cant enjoy this monitor cos of my old pc

P4 3.4Ghz
PM8M-V msi
2ghz pc3200 400mhz
x1650 se ( not pro ) that a ***

please share me your opinions choosing pc parts!..

anyway havign a second thoughts just to upgrade my agp gpu

to 4670, 3850, 3650, 4650 AGP's

Budget upgrade?

new Rig?..

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Bronze Home Brew badge jbakerlent   11-03-2009 at 11:35:50 AM

If you fill out the form in my sig, it will be easier to help you out. I doesn't look like upgrading is going to be an option in your case.

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gaborell   11-03-2009 at 11:53:44 AM

ive read it!! thanks.. u didnt consider e5200? e7400 is just a 300mhz away.. i will not be overclocking anyway. =D

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apache_lives   11-03-2009 at 01:42:03 PM

dont bother with AGP/DDR1 and single core P4 rigs - too old

time to get a new rig i suggest

------------------------------ Q6600@3510/1560 + TT BigTyphoon+Mod
8gb Kingston 800mhz
Gigabyte EP35-DS3P
XFX 8800GT/512
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psycho sykes   11-03-2009 at 02:03:19 PM

@jbakerlent.. Your sig is empty!!
I'll make a list and respond..

------------------------------ -Medo Egyptian
"Simplicity is a mix of complexity."
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amnotanoobie   11-03-2009 at 02:05:46 PM

4670 or 4650, though starting from scratch is much more recommended.

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Bronze Home Brew badge jbakerlent   11-03-2009 at 05:19:26 PM

Thanks sykes, looks like I somehow managed to un-check the "Apply Signature" option box...
Here's the link I was talking about:
http://www.tomshardware.com/forum/ [...] ild-advice

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