Suggestions on Upgrade(?). Thanks, Greatly Appreciated.

[sjeong1983]

Hi, I have a Sony Vaio Destop (VGC-RC210G) bought about 5 years ago.

I did make some changes, such as changing memory (2GB DDR2), New GPU (HD6850), and New PSU (Coolmax 600w).

However, my processor just can't handle recent stuff anymore (Pentium D 930, 3GHZ).

I would like to upgrade the processor, but prolly need new motherboard & memory since relatively new processors won't fit on my current MB.

Looking to spend about $300 or so. (Im thinking Phenom II X4 965, Kington 8GB DDR3, and ASUS MicroATX - big ones won't fit my case).

I would like to keep the system decent for another 3 years at least.

Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Also, I will upgrade to Windows 7 x64.

Thank you,

 

[mosox]

GIGABYTE GA-880GM-D2H
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128458
AMD Phenom II X4 955
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103808
G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 8GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231426

$304.97

G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231275
COOLER MASTER Elite 430
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811119227

same CPU and mobo, you can add more RAM later but 4G is fine for gaming and all the usual stuff.

$316.96

Crossfire ATX mobo (2 video cards)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813157198


LE changed the RAM, added the CF mobo.

 

[sjeong1983]

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