Advice on my 600$ budget gaming system

[moopato]

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827118030

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811121001

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136320

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817339025

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820220436

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.308556


This is what i have put together for 600$ Canadian taxes and shiping included. I would appreciate all advice on the compatability of the parts or maybe even cheaper ones. These parts are all stated in CANADIAN, so please take note of this. I have read practically hundreds of articles and i believe i have gathered as much information as i can on my own so i am hoping for some good tips. My budget is 600$.

Thanks so much community!

 

[dndhatcher]

Your combo has an older AM2/2+/3 motherboard that uses old DDR2 RAM. You need to find a combo with an AM3 only socket and DDR3 RAM.

I have no idea how reliable HECs power supplies are. I stick with Corsair, Antec, Seasonic, PC Power & Cooling because of their history of reliable power supplies.

 

[moopato]

Okay thats sounds right but i can't seem to find a motherboard that supports ddr3, could you help me find one on the Canadian newegg site?

 

[moopato]

Is it worth it to upgrade my motherboard to support ddr3 memory, or will it not really make a difference? Am i better off getting ddr2 memory and keeping the mobo?

 

[dndhatcher]

DDR2 RAM is more expensive than DDR3 and getting worse. All new stuff is DDR3 so you will have a hard time expanding if you get an old DDR2 motherboard.

Half of the combos of that CPU with motherboards only say "AM3" (not AM2/AM3) and are DDR3 motherboards.
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.299420