Ok want to upgrade an older gaming pc, but I'm on a budget.
Reso that I will play in is 1680x1050
Already have OS just need a few parts.
No Overcloking
My idea is to stay below $250 on the 3 pieces I need.
Current Build:
CPU: C2D 4400 (2ghz)
MoBo: Gigabyte (cant remember model)
Ram: 3gb ddr2 (2gb 800 and 1gb 667)
Video: Nvidia 880gts 320mb
Parts I can reuse:
Case: Coolermaster
PSU: OCZ StealthXStream OCZ700SXS 700W
Video: Radeon 4870 512mb (I have this card already)
hardrive, dvd drives, etc
What I need to Buy:
CPU, Ram and Motherboard
So Far I was thinking the following parts:
CPU:AMD Athlon II X3 445 Rana 3.1GHz $74
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103872
MoBo: ASUS M4A79XTD EVO AM3 AMD 790X $84
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131402
Ram: CORSAIR XMS3 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 $70
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145260
Total: $228 + shipping
Ok so would this give me a noticeable improvement in gaming over the old build?
Is this the best I can do for under $250?
Reso that I will play in is 1680x1050
Already have OS just need a few parts.
No Overcloking
My idea is to stay below $250 on the 3 pieces I need.
Current Build:
CPU: C2D 4400 (2ghz)
MoBo: Gigabyte (cant remember model)
Ram: 3gb ddr2 (2gb 800 and 1gb 667)
Video: Nvidia 880gts 320mb
Parts I can reuse:
Case: Coolermaster
PSU: OCZ StealthXStream OCZ700SXS 700W
Video: Radeon 4870 512mb (I have this card already)
hardrive, dvd drives, etc
What I need to Buy:
CPU, Ram and Motherboard
So Far I was thinking the following parts:
CPU:AMD Athlon II X3 445 Rana 3.1GHz $74
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103872
MoBo: ASUS M4A79XTD EVO AM3 AMD 790X $84
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813131402
Ram: CORSAIR XMS3 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 $70
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145260
Total: $228 + shipping
Ok so would this give me a noticeable improvement in gaming over the old build?
Is this the best I can do for under $250?