Hello all! Before I ask my question, I should introduce myself since this is my first time on these forums. I am no expert on building my own computers (I've only done it once, and that was the last time I got a computer), but I do know a thing or two. I do not overclock and my budget is not terrifyingly large. The reason I chose to build my own computer was that I was satisfied last time I did it. I got a decent $700 system with everything I needed (processor I got was under $100). Now my system is old and is starting to act sluggish occasionally. I have 256mb of RAM, which is starting to hurt me during some memory intensive games such as Microsoft Flight Simulator. My processor also bites during large games because it is an AMD 1600 at around 1533 megahertz (the numbers may be a little off, but it is around that). The thing that saves me with many of my games is my graphics card, which I think is pretty decent (Radeon 9600). I also have a nice flat 17-inch monitor. My system may seem like crap to gurus like you all, but for $700 two years ago, it was pretty good (however I got the graphics card one year ago).
I am looking to buy a new computer in July and I was wondering what parts I should expect to want by then (I need processor, motherboard, ram, and hard drive, I have everything else). I need at least 1 gigabyte of RAM and at least a 160 gb hard drive. I looked at the new middle-range guide for pointers (3200+ wincester core looked good), but I am not up to date on new processors coming out and possible price fluctuations. I am looking for a processor that is AMD, 64 bit, and 939 socket (I know this limits my selection by quite a bit). My budget is around $600, but do not stick to that religiously. I am flexible and can extend it a bit.
Any pointers would be appreciated! I do not want anybody spending a lot of time just answering this question, and I am just looking for some quick pointers (basically I want to know how much I need to spend and what processor is good). I also do not know how feasible it is to predict the market situation into July, so if that is impossible than I apologize for any inconvenience.
I am looking to buy a new computer in July and I was wondering what parts I should expect to want by then (I need processor, motherboard, ram, and hard drive, I have everything else). I need at least 1 gigabyte of RAM and at least a 160 gb hard drive. I looked at the new middle-range guide for pointers (3200+ wincester core looked good), but I am not up to date on new processors coming out and possible price fluctuations. I am looking for a processor that is AMD, 64 bit, and 939 socket (I know this limits my selection by quite a bit). My budget is around $600, but do not stick to that religiously. I am flexible and can extend it a bit.
Any pointers would be appreciated! I do not want anybody spending a lot of time just answering this question, and I am just looking for some quick pointers (basically I want to know how much I need to spend and what processor is good). I also do not know how feasible it is to predict the market situation into July, so if that is impossible than I apologize for any inconvenience.
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