Hello,
I have had an old pc for some time(10-year old) PII and would like to build a brand new system with a low budget of $350-400. Looking to do mainly Starcraft II type low end gaming, and surfing the internet, and watching movies. Would like a motherboard from which I can upgrade or something that is current technology i.e DDR3 Ram.
I've done a bit of research but there are just too many options to choose from and it seems to be TMI as I didnt keep up with the computer news since I last bought my pc (8-10 years ago) Would appreciate your help.
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: 2-3 weeks
BUDGET RANGE: $350-$400.. maybe can push it $450) Before taxes
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming ( Starcraft II), surfing the net, watching movies
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: keyboard, mouse, monitor(i have an old monitor), speakers, OS)
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: any would do newegg.com, ncix.com, tigerdirect, or any other good one with low shipping rates
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Toronto,Canada
PARTS PREFERENCES: which ever is the best bang for the buck... I think it would be AMD?
OVERCLOCKING: Maybe
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: no idea of this
MONITOR RESOLUTION: I have a 15 inch lcd which is about 5-6 years old
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I would like a motherboard from which I can upgrade i.e ddr3 ram and opting for the AMD side of things as they seem to be cheaper.
I have had an old pc for some time(10-year old) PII and would like to build a brand new system with a low budget of $350-400. Looking to do mainly Starcraft II type low end gaming, and surfing the internet, and watching movies. Would like a motherboard from which I can upgrade or something that is current technology i.e DDR3 Ram.
I've done a bit of research but there are just too many options to choose from and it seems to be TMI as I didnt keep up with the computer news since I last bought my pc (8-10 years ago) Would appreciate your help.
APPROXIMATE PURCHASE DATE: 2-3 weeks
BUDGET RANGE: $350-$400.. maybe can push it $450) Before taxes
SYSTEM USAGE FROM MOST TO LEAST IMPORTANT: Gaming ( Starcraft II), surfing the net, watching movies
PARTS NOT REQUIRED: keyboard, mouse, monitor(i have an old monitor), speakers, OS)
PREFERRED WEBSITE(S) FOR PARTS: any would do newegg.com, ncix.com, tigerdirect, or any other good one with low shipping rates
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: Toronto,Canada
PARTS PREFERENCES: which ever is the best bang for the buck... I think it would be AMD?
OVERCLOCKING: Maybe
SLI OR CROSSFIRE: no idea of this
MONITOR RESOLUTION: I have a 15 inch lcd which is about 5-6 years old
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I would like a motherboard from which I can upgrade i.e ddr3 ram and opting for the AMD side of things as they seem to be cheaper.