Upgrading $600 budget

Daedaless · 12-27-2008, 07:47 PM

Hi,

I would like to upgrade some parts in my computer by getting a new processor, graphics card, memory, and possibly a mother board, power supply and a fan.

I would like to spend around $600 and I like buying from neweggg.com and prefer AMD. I am from the states and will be using my computer for gaming.

I currently have a AMD athlon 64 X2 5000, geforce 7950 GX2, 650 watt pwer supply, 1GB DDR2 (x2), 250 GB SATA 3G hard drive, and a FOXCONN NFORCE 590 motherboard with a 2.0B Chassis (Aurora model from alienware) .

thanks,

P.S I am also looking to buy a new monitor with a budget of $500. ranging from 25 inch-28 inch

lukey177 · 12-28-2008, 09:48 PM

Are you saying that you want to spend $500 for a 25" or 28".

A 25" monitor would cost around $200 or more. Then you only have $400 to buy everything else.

Daedaless · 12-29-2008, 01:27 AM

I am saying my budget is around $1000 for everything $1100 max. I am willing to spend $500 on a monitor and $600 on parts.

**wrench97** · 12-29-2008, 03:31 AM

What power supply brand and model do you currently have?
AMD vs Intel is a hot topic just so your aware the Intel cpu's are hands down faster have a look here if you still want to go AMD that's fine we'll put together a AMD rig
http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/d...x1050,818.html

Daedaless · 12-29-2008, 03:46 AM

alright, yeah i've been looking around the charts and see that intel seems to beat AMD. what kind of system can i make with a processor like the E8500

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115036

**wrench97** · 12-29-2008, 04:29 AM

How about something like this
Link ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Disc. ,,,Cost Rebate
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...5036&Tpk=E8500 E8500 $187.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128358 GA-EP45-UD3P $136.99 $20.00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820148212 2 x 2Gig $43.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130339 9800GTX $159.99 $10.00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817341011 PCP&C 750w $109.99 $40.00

$638.95 $70.00

$568.95

Daedaless · 12-29-2008, 03:14 PM

thanks so much for all your help! I really like those parts,

After doing some research the only thing I would like to add to the system you recommended is the capability to run triple monitors sometimes, while at the same time be able to combine the power of two graphics cards to get one powerful image when I only am using one screen. What kind of powerful dual video cards will allow for that setup.

and P.S do you think I should add a cooler to my system

**wrench97** · 12-29-2008, 03:22 PM

In order to link two cards you need to use ATI cards on this motherboard or a Nvidia board to SLI 2 Nvidia cards I don't recommend it the cost of the 2 cards and the larger power supply just are not worth the 10-20% Gain same goes for the third monitor to add another 9800GTX your going to need to move to a 850w PSU.
There is no way to do it on a $600 budget.
What are you intending to use the third monitor for?

Daedaless · 12-29-2008, 09:00 PM

the second and third monitor will be used to have a really large view for games such as flight simulator and racing games. But for other games I only like one monitor, thats why I sometimes want to be able to combine the power of both graphics cards for one good image. How about something like this in place of the graphics card u recommend. It adds $150 but I can handle the price.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...ted-_-14102809

or:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102813

Daedaless · 12-30-2008, 12:05 AM

**wrench97** · 12-30-2008, 02:03 AM

For an x2 card I would use this> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139009

I never had much luck with GSkill memory.

The P5Q E is a good board I used a couple before the UD3 series came out.

Daedaless · 12-30-2008, 03:13 AM

alright, i'll use the power supply. what kind of problems have u had with Gskill, is there another memory package i should get?

**wrench97** · 12-30-2008, 03:45 AM

I haven't used it years but dead sticks to sticks that die and trying to return it was a pain.
I use either the crucial above or corsair on P35/P45 boards
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...4096-6400C4DHX

Daedaless · 12-30-2008, 04:43 AM

nice recommendation, I like it. it's cheaper than mine too. I really appreciate the help.

Any last suggestions before I go buy the parts tomorrow.

**wrench97** · 12-30-2008, 05:02 AM

Add this to your list I'm not sure the xigmatek cooler comes with a thermal paste
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835100007

Also I'm very interested in what you think of the 4850x2 when you get it up and running I haven't used one yet but considered it for one I've got in the works.

Daedaless · 12-30-2008, 02:24 PM

well, I'm off to buy the parts! I will send you a message how the 4850s work in a couple of days when i get everything up and running.

12-27-2008, 07:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
Daedaless Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 11 OS: Widnows Vista	Upgrading $600 budget Hi, I would like to upgrade some parts in my computer by getting a new processor, graphics card, memory, and possibly a mother board, power supply and a fan. I would like to spend around $600 and I like buying from neweggg.com and prefer AMD. I am from the states and will be using my computer for gaming. I currently have a AMD athlon 64 X2 5000, geforce 7950 GX2, 650 watt pwer supply, 1GB DDR2 (x2), 250 GB SATA 3G hard drive, and a FOXCONN NFORCE 590 motherboard with a 2.0B Chassis (Aurora model from alienware) . thanks, P.S I am also looking to buy a new monitor with a budget of $500. ranging from 25 inch-28 inch

12-28-2008, 09:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
lukey177 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Brisbane Posts: 68 OS: Vista SP1	Re: Upgrading $600 budget Are you saying that you want to spend $500 for a 25" or 28". A 25" monitor would cost around $200 or more. Then you only have $400 to buy everything else.

12-29-2008, 01:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
Daedaless Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 11 OS: Widnows Vista	Re: Upgrading $600 budget I am saying my budget is around $1000 for everything $1100 max. I am willing to spend $500 on a monitor and $600 on parts.

12-29-2008, 03:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,469 OS: Win7	Re: Upgrading $600 budget What power supply brand and model do you currently have? AMD vs Intel is a hot topic just so your aware the Intel cpu's are hands down faster have a look here if you still want to go AMD that's fine we'll put together a AMD rig http://www.tomshardware.com/charts/d...x1050,818.html __________________ Power Supply and Selection

12-29-2008, 03:46 AM	#5 (permalink)
Daedaless Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 11 OS: Widnows Vista	Re: Upgrading $600 budget alright, yeah i've been looking around the charts and see that intel seems to beat AMD. what kind of system can i make with a processor like the E8500 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115036

12-29-2008, 04:29 AM	#6 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,469 OS: Win7	Re: Upgrading $600 budget How about something like this Link ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Disc. ,,,Cost Rebate http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...5036&Tpk=E8500 E8500 $187.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128358 GA-EP45-UD3P $136.99 $20.00 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820148212 2 x 2Gig $43.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130339 9800GTX $159.99 $10.00 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817341011 PCP&C 750w $109.99 $40.00 $638.95 $70.00 $568.95 __________________ Power Supply and Selection

12-29-2008, 03:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
Daedaless Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 11 OS: Widnows Vista	Re: Upgrading $600 budget thanks so much for all your help! I really like those parts, After doing some research the only thing I would like to add to the system you recommended is the capability to run triple monitors sometimes, while at the same time be able to combine the power of two graphics cards to get one powerful image when I only am using one screen. What kind of powerful dual video cards will allow for that setup. and P.S do you think I should add a cooler to my system

12-29-2008, 03:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,469 OS: Win7	Re: Upgrading $600 budget In order to link two cards you need to use ATI cards on this motherboard or a Nvidia board to SLI 2 Nvidia cards I don't recommend it the cost of the 2 cards and the larger power supply just are not worth the 10-20% Gain same goes for the third monitor to add another 9800GTX your going to need to move to a 850w PSU. There is no way to do it on a $600 budget. What are you intending to use the third monitor for? __________________ Power Supply and Selection

12-29-2008, 09:00 PM	#9 (permalink)
Daedaless Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 11 OS: Widnows Vista	Re: Upgrading $600 budget the second and third monitor will be used to have a really large view for games such as flight simulator and racing games. But for other games I only like one monitor, thats why I sometimes want to be able to combine the power of both graphics cards for one good image. How about something like this in place of the graphics card u recommend. It adds $150 but I can handle the price. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...ted-_-14102809 or: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102813

12-30-2008, 12:05 AM	#10 (permalink)
Daedaless Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 11 OS: Widnows Vista	Re: Upgrading $600 budget thanks for all your help once again, anyways after doing some research I am thinking of getting these parts for a total of $1300 since I was able to push the budget. Graphics card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...ted-_-14102809 Processor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819115036 Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131296 Memory: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820231226 Power: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817341011 Hard Drive: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822148288 Cooler: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...20CPU%20Cooler Monitor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16824001264 Any suggestions, are these parts compatible?

12-30-2008, 02:03 AM	#11 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,469 OS: Win7	Re: Upgrading $600 budget For an x2 card I would use this> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817139009 I never had much luck with GSkill memory. The P5Q E is a good board I used a couple before the UD3 series came out. __________________ Power Supply and Selection

12-30-2008, 03:13 AM	#12 (permalink)
Daedaless Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 11 OS: Widnows Vista	Re: Upgrading $600 budget alright, i'll use the power supply. what kind of problems have u had with Gskill, is there another memory package i should get?

12-30-2008, 03:45 AM	#13 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,469 OS: Win7	Re: Upgrading $600 budget I haven't used it years but dead sticks to sticks that die and trying to return it was a pain. I use either the crucial above or corsair on P35/P45 boards http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...4096-6400C4DHX __________________ Power Supply and Selection

12-30-2008, 04:43 AM	#14 (permalink)
Daedaless Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 11 OS: Widnows Vista	Re: Upgrading $600 budget nice recommendation, I like it. it's cheaper than mine too. I really appreciate the help. Any last suggestions before I go buy the parts tomorrow.

12-30-2008, 05:02 AM	#15 (permalink)
wrench97 Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2008 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania Posts: 18,469 OS: Win7	Re: Upgrading $600 budget Add this to your list I'm not sure the xigmatek cooler comes with a thermal paste http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835100007 Also I'm very interested in what you think of the 4850x2 when you get it up and running I haven't used one yet but considered it for one I've got in the works. __________________ Power Supply and Selection

12-30-2008, 02:24 PM	#16 (permalink)
Daedaless Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 11 OS: Widnows Vista	Re: Upgrading $600 budget well, I'm off to buy the parts! I will send you a message how the 4850s work in a couple of days when i get everything up and running.