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Hello,

I have been an avid PC gamer for a long time, I've also been building my own computers for about 10 years.

Today I am a poor uni student and I can't afford to buy as lavishly as I used to, but I still want to bring my gaming PC up to spec soon. I live in Canada, generally the website I've used to buy computer parts is www.tigerdirect.ca , but any website that ships to Canada is fine.

Here's my specs right now, if possible I want to re-use as many parts as possible. For example, my most needed upgrade right now is my processor. I know that this means I need a new motherboard, and likely new ram. I'd like to stretch my video card out for another year, for example.

AMD +3800 X2 @ 2.0GHz
Asus A8N SLI Deluxe , socket 939
2gbs ram
Nvidia 8800GTS @312mb
430W Thermaltake PSU
1680x1050 .. but since my vid card is sub-par I sometimes have to run at lower res in-game.

I know the processor/mobo need to go.. SO what's a good low-budget alternative for gaming these days? If any other info is needed, please tell!

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Athlon II x435/Gigabyte 770 USB3 Motherboard - 172.98:
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?Item...

G.Skill DDR3 4GB 110.49:
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E1682...

Antec Earthwatts 650W 89.99
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E1681...

Total: 373.46 (x1.14 = 425.74)
Don't worry use this site to find some good deals on the parts to help cut the cost more:
http://www.pricecanada.com/c.php/Desktop-Components-14/

Question: need a new hard drive? I could cut the RAM to 2gb to include an hard drive.

Ok, thanks for clearing that up! This looks like a solid setup, I was checking out the X3 a while ago, glad to see it recommended here!

And, no I don't think I need a new hard drive right now. I've been looking at buying an external, but my internal is good enough for the moment
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