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unorth19   12-05-2011 at 08:46:17 AM
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I'm looking for advice on upgrading my PC with a 500-$650 budget. I currently have a basic dell xps 420 with an upgraded PSU(700W) and Graphics card(Radeon 4890). I'm now looking to upgrade the case, mobo, cpu and ram because I want a better cpu and the ability to crossfire.

The new computer would be mostly for gaming and programming. I also want it to be future ready. I would like to start getting into over-clocking with this build. I'm looking to purchase the parts within this month but it would be nice to make it sometime this week.

So far I have decided on the following parts:
Case: Cooler Master HAF 922 Blue RC-922M-KWN2-GP
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6811119224

CPU: either intel i5 2500k or i7 2600k. Leaning towards i5 atm.

MOBO: unsure.
Right now newegg has a combo with both CPUs and this mobo
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813131701

Ram: unsure, looking at 8gb(2 sticks). Like the Vengence so far.

Basically I'm looking for parts and compatibility advice for the 4 parts. Thanks in advance.

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nutmanmatt   12-07-2011 at 03:03:14 AM
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Go i5 : http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819115072 ( sold out lol)

board: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813130581

RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820231308

You can keep the case.

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