Neeb trying to build my own computer

[Gadzookie]

thats not a bad idea either the new generations are coming out summer right ?

 

[bob4432]

Originally posted by: Jeff7181
In my opinion, it would be better to spend more on the processor now, like maybe a 3500+ or 3800+ and stick with a cheaper 6600GT. If you're a gamer, you pretty much need to upgrade the video card once a year, maybe a little longer, to be able to play the latest games. You don't need top of the line stuff to play new games... you can stay a step below... but it's difficult to play a new game on last generation's hardware, especially when new features are introduced like HDR and crap like that.

You should also consider getting an nForce4 based motherboard for PCI Express since it's replacing AGP for video cards, and will be used by other things such as that new PPU that will supposedly work with the Unreal 3 engine.

no offense to the op, but not upgrading a computer for 3 years doesn't make him a serious gamer...hell a 6600gt with a 3200 would be nice and save some $$$$ too.

 

[Gadzookie]

Antec Solution SLK3000-B Black Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case - Retail 45.00
ENERMAX EG425P-VE SFMA 2.0 ATX12V 420W Power Supply - Retail 76.00

AMD Athlon 64 3800+ Newcastle 1GHz FSB Socket 939 Processor - Retail 371.00
CHAINTECH VNF4/Ultra Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 Ultra ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail 84.00
CORSAIR ValueSelect 1GB (2 x 512MB) DDR 400 (PC 3200) - Retail 82.55
Seagate Barracuda 7200.7 SATA NCQ ST380017AS 80GB 7200 RPM Hard Drive - OEM 68.00
NEC ND-3520A Black IDE DVD Burner - OEM 48.99
eVGA Geforce 6600GT 128MB GDDR3 PCI-Express x16 Video Card - Retail 177.00

Total 952.54

this isnt a bad build either and he can get a new graphics card in a year from now


i seen nechmarks where the 3800 preforms pretty close to the fx
a 6600gt will be adequate for a year or so

 

[Wadded Beef]

welcome to AT forums, we're all here to help you with your every neeb.

 

[rise]

do yourself a favor and at least check out monarchs pre-assembled, pre-tested combos. not only does it lessen the potential for getting a bad mobo that might cause you all sorts of headaches but you get some free games that you may not have.

you can get a 3000+ on a socket 939 for well under 300.