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sheky's midrange upgrade!
Discuss sheky's midrange upgrade!
Posted by: sheky
first to get things out in the open, not overclocking, looking for a cool (as in temp) and relatively quiet comp all prices are as shipped (pricewatch). here are specs:
Athlon 64 3500 90nm Rev E Venice ($234)
[url]http://www.pricewatch.com/BuyNow.as...&frmReadClick=1[/url]
EVGA GEFORCE 6800 GT 256M PCI express ($330)
[url]http://www.pricewatch.com/BuyNow.as...&frmReadClick=1[/url]
DFI Lanparty Ultra-D ($129)
[url]http://www.pricewatch.com/BuyNow.as...&frmReadClick=1[/url]
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changing the ram (i want to get 2gb) to this: 220.75
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820220011[/url]
unless you have other suggestions.
this looks like a good psu: 39.99
[url]http://secure.newegg.com/NewVersion/FeedBack/CustRatingReview.asp?Item=N82E16817182004[/url]
as for the case: 24.00
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16811154017[/url]
HD: 53.00
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822135106[/url]
and the dvd reader/burner: 42.99
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16827106966[/url]
Posted by: damasta55r
You might consider the 3700+ instead or if not, than don't get the 3500+, you won't really note a huge difference between the 3000+ which only costs $146. Other than that, looks good. Don't forget fans and arctic silver.
Roger
Posted by: FghtinIrshNvrDi
I'm wondering why people so often recommend the 3200+ when it's hardly faster than the 3000+ and costs and extra 40 bucks.
Ryan
Posted by: waynejkruse10
out of 3000, 3200 and 3500, which is the best value?
Posted by: sheky
i think im going to change the ram to this:
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820145527[/url]
240 pin compared to 184 and 40$ less.
as for PSU im debating btwn the 3700+ and the 3000+ if i should hold out, prob will get the 3700+ and just wait.
as far as arctic silver goes thats only a few bucks, and the fans come stock w/ the case.
Btw, prob will go zalman w/ the psu fan.
Posted by: uzi9mm
you cannot use that RAM, it is DDR2. Currently an Intel Exclusive item
I suggest this Optical Drive (this drive does almost every DVD format known to man!)
[url]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16827136046[/url]