XPS 700 Upgrade

[mogwai808]

Hey Guys

I wanted your opinion im considering upgrading my

Motherboard
Manufacturer Dell Inc.
Model 0YF432
Chipset Vendor NVIDIA
Chipset Model nForce4 SLI Intel Edition
Chipset Revision C1
Southbridge Vendor NVIDIA
Southbridge Model nForce 590 SLI
Southbridge Revision A2

Intel Core 2 Duo E6300

Video Card = ATI Radeon HD 5400 Series
Memory 1024 MB

By adding=

Intel Core 2 Duo E7600 - 3.06 GHZ
XFX HD-677X-ZNFC Radeon 6770
Kingston ValueRAM 4GB 240 Pin DDR2 X 2

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I do realize a new PC would be a better option. However with budget constraints 300- 500. I believe this is the best I can do . I am primarily using this for two games Star Wars the Old Republic and W.O.W.

Thanks in advance.

 

[o1die]

Here's a 1155 motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130621
Dual core cpu with hyperthreading: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115078
Memory: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231428
Power supply (recommended): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371044
Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?SID=u0t0f0fp65030dd0c0s701&AID=10440897&PID=1225267&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-cables-_-na-_-na&Item=N82E16811129066.
Your dell case may still be pretty, but it's btx format, so atx boards won't work.
For the last link, the case is the first one on the list. You may also get the 2500K cpu for an extra $100 if desired.
If you're using your original windows installation, you'll need a new windows coa. I recommend you check craigslist for unopened copies of windows 7 64 bit pro or ultimate versions. You might find one for $75. For a new dell system, you might find one with similar specs at the end of January for around $400 (the end of dell's next quarter).

 

[mogwai808]

Here's a 1155 motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130621
Dual core cpu with hyperthreading: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115078
Memory: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231428
Power supply (recommended): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371044
Case: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?SID=u0t0f0fp65030dd0c0s701&AID=10440897&PID=1225267&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-cables-_-na-_-na&Item=N82E16811129066.
Your dell case may still be pretty, but it's btx format, so atx boards won't work.
For the last link, the case is the first one on the list. You may also get the 2500K cpu for an extra $100 if desired.
If you're using your original windows installation, you'll need a new windows coa. I recommend you check craigslist for unopened copies of windows 7 64 bit pro or ultimate versions. You might find one for $75. For a new dell system, you might find one with similar specs at the end of January for around $400 (the end of dell's next quarter).

Nice build thats under 400 .I think ill go for that one. I think Ill just add on this
XFX HD-677X-ZNFC Radeon HD 6770 1GB 128-bit GDDR5


Thanks again. You saved me days of contemplation.