Recent content by protegechris

  1. P

    Building a performance-gaming-budget system.

    I might go with a cheaper board (see: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16813135009, I could use the extra cash to get an AMD64 3200+ instead of the 3000. edit: Here is what I think is a final configuration. Got a 7600gs squeezed in there, sadly its rebate expires on the...
  2. P

    Building a performance-gaming-budget system.

    Thanks man :) I just got this computer in.. 2004, behind the times then even -- then again, I'm not pulling in a lot of cash in the first place. Serves its purpose. I'll go scope out 939 combos now :) Any 939 motherboard recommendations? I'm split between the cheapest AsUs boards. (<$100...
  3. P

    Building a performance-gaming-budget system.

    Sadly, the cheapest reputable RAM I could find was $220-$240 (Corsair). There was generic RAM, barely under $200. That might make me go with a Socket 939 setup. From what I'm reading, there is barely a different between 939 and AM2. My question is... how long will it be before a majority of...
  4. P

    Building a performance-gaming-budget system.

    I'm new here.. hi :) Found Anandtech on google, read the AM2 or 939 thread.. I'm pretty much set on AM2, as I'd like to go with an AMD64 processor, only found a few mobos on newegg that were 939 and accepted the processor -- and the prices were on par with AM2. Anyhow, I'm looking to...
  5. P

    Wireless keyboard, over 2 years on same batteries.

    When I first started with a wireless combo setup, my keyboard batteries stated they'd last 3 months. I got over five. I'm not really sure how I got that... all you need to do is hope that when you do have to replace them, they last that long again ;) On a side note, I had to replace my mouse...