Upgrading a system for ~$400.

TheVolcanoKid

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I'm basically trying to upgrade to an SLI system. I will use current case, HD, monitor, etc, but the parts below are needed. I'm not an ace at building systems, and I'm always concerned about compatibility.

Take a gander! I'd appreciate any feedback. If you know of something better for cheaper, let me know.

Thanks!

ASUS M4N75TD - AM3 - GF750a - DDR3 - ASUS Core Unlocker - ATX Motherboard
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003DVZZLM/ref=asc_df_B003DVZZLM1539624?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&tag=pg-474-34-20&linkCode=asn&creative=395093&creativeASIN=B003DVZZLM
$94.99

AMD Athlon II X4 640 Propus 3.0 GHz 4x512 KB L2 Cache Socket AM3 95W Quad-Core Processor - Retail ADX640WFGMBOX
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003M7BLOW/ref=asc_df_B003M7BLOW1539624?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&tag=pg-408-34-20&linkCode=asn&creative=395093&creativeASIN=B003M7BLOW
$99.99

G.SKILL 8GB (2 x 4GB) 204-Pin DDR3 SO-DIMM DDR3 1066 (PC3 8500) Laptop Memory Model F3-8500CL7D-8GBSQ
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231294&nm_mc=OTC-pr1c3grabb3r&cm_mmc=OTC-pr1c3grabb3r-_-Memory (Notebook Memory)-_-G.SKILL-_-20231294
$79.99

OCZ ModXStream Pro OCZ600MXSP 600W ATX12V V2.2 / EPS12V SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply compatible with core i7
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341017
$74.99 $25.00 MIR = $49.99

ZALMAN 9500A-LED 92mm 2 Ball CPU Cooler
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835118223
$44.99 $10.00 MIR = $34.99
 

jbakerlent

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Welcome to the forum. You might wish to fill out the build advice form in my signature first, because we really need to know what you'll be using it for. But you may wish to switch over to an i3-2100 build. Also I don't see a GPU. If you plan on sticking with AM3, I would consider a AMD chipset instead. Also, if you're not overclocking drop the Zalman HSF.