Hi, so sorry if this is in the wrong section or a question asked and answered multiple times before, but I can't seem to find an answer after some searching.
I'm currently able to buy a relatively well-powered build (Phenom II x4 955BE, 4gb DDR3, ASUS 5770) for $400-500 (still negotiating price) on craigslist.
The thing is, its power supply is relatively weak (Rosewill Green Series 630 watt, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182200 ), its motherboard is a microatx 890gx chipset (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130269 ) and its case is an old mid-tower (Apevia X-Cruiser, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811144151 ).
My options are either to replace the 5770 with a 6850, or buy a second 5770.
I have no idea if A] the power supply will handle 2 5770s, B] the motherboard has enough clearance for two double-slot Asus EAH5770s (also without blocking too many SATA ports, I need at least 3 open), and C] the case even has enough room for both cards.
Also, if you guys have answers to a couple other questions I can think of, that'd be great:
1) Is a cheap USB-powered Wifi dongle powerful enough for my 25/25mbps up/down FiOS Wireless G internet? As it is, there will be no PCI slots available if I Crossfire two 5770s AFAIK, so a USB dongle would be my only option.
2) Would a Hyper 212 Plus CPU heatsink + fan fit in this case and not obstruct the motherboard's RAM/PCI-e slots/anything else important?
3) If I were to buy a 6850 as a replacement to the 5770, would I be able to put it in the bottom PCI-e slot rather than the top? Only reason I would do so is so the PCI slot right beneath the first PCI-e slot isn't covered up, so I can put a Wireless G adapter in there.
4) Is a Phenom II x6 1055t worth the extra $20 or $30 dollars over the 955BE? I would probably overclock either one (not by much, since it would be my first overclock) and I would be playing CPU intensive games like GTA IV and Crysis.
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NOTE:
The only reason I would consider buying this build is so I'd save enough money for an upgrade to my 19" Dell 1440x900 monitor to a 23.6" 1920x1080 ASUS monitor. Otherwise, I'd keep my current monitor and go with this build that I selected myself, which is obviously better, except no monitor upgrade for me:
http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=16056006
Any and all advice you guys can offer would be great. My budget is preferrably under $875, can push to $900 if need be. Main purpose would be for gaming.
I'm currently able to buy a relatively well-powered build (Phenom II x4 955BE, 4gb DDR3, ASUS 5770) for $400-500 (still negotiating price) on craigslist.
The thing is, its power supply is relatively weak (Rosewill Green Series 630 watt, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817182200 ), its motherboard is a microatx 890gx chipset (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130269 ) and its case is an old mid-tower (Apevia X-Cruiser, http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811144151 ).
My options are either to replace the 5770 with a 6850, or buy a second 5770.
I have no idea if A] the power supply will handle 2 5770s, B] the motherboard has enough clearance for two double-slot Asus EAH5770s (also without blocking too many SATA ports, I need at least 3 open), and C] the case even has enough room for both cards.
Also, if you guys have answers to a couple other questions I can think of, that'd be great:
1) Is a cheap USB-powered Wifi dongle powerful enough for my 25/25mbps up/down FiOS Wireless G internet? As it is, there will be no PCI slots available if I Crossfire two 5770s AFAIK, so a USB dongle would be my only option.
2) Would a Hyper 212 Plus CPU heatsink + fan fit in this case and not obstruct the motherboard's RAM/PCI-e slots/anything else important?
3) If I were to buy a 6850 as a replacement to the 5770, would I be able to put it in the bottom PCI-e slot rather than the top? Only reason I would do so is so the PCI slot right beneath the first PCI-e slot isn't covered up, so I can put a Wireless G adapter in there.
4) Is a Phenom II x6 1055t worth the extra $20 or $30 dollars over the 955BE? I would probably overclock either one (not by much, since it would be my first overclock) and I would be playing CPU intensive games like GTA IV and Crysis.
---
NOTE:
The only reason I would consider buying this build is so I'd save enough money for an upgrade to my 19" Dell 1440x900 monitor to a 23.6" 1920x1080 ASUS monitor. Otherwise, I'd keep my current monitor and go with this build that I selected myself, which is obviously better, except no monitor upgrade for me:
http://secure.newegg.com/WishList/PublicWishDetail.aspx?WishListNumber=16056006
Any and all advice you guys can offer would be great. My budget is preferrably under $875, can push to $900 if need be. Main purpose would be for gaming.
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