Need CPU, MB, Video card and RAM

[lockness]

New games like Doom 3 are making my PC scream for mercy. I havent upgraded in 3 years so the old Athlon XP 1400, EP-8k7a, 256mf ti 4400 combo is showing its age BAD.

I've been checking out the CPU's reviews for Doom 3 and the Athlon 64 3000 seems like a bargain. What would be a good mb, ram and video card to combine with it?

 

[imported_theEman]

Maybe something like:
Athlon64 3000+ - $175
eVGA GeForce 6800 - $283
Chaintech SK8T800 A64 Mobo - $64
Corsair Value Select 512MB PC-3200 DDR - $77
Total: $599

Kinda sacrificing on the mobo and RAM, but good CPU and graphics so it should be all good. All the items came from NewEgg.

 

[dmw16]

From NewEgg...

Athlon64 3000+ (retail) - $175
Chaintech VNF-250 (retail) - $82
2x Mushkin 512MB PC3200 - $154
MSI 9800pro 128MB 256bit - $193

that is $604. I think that is your best bet.

 

[imported_theEman]

I still think that if you are going to play Doom 3 that the 6800 would suit you better. Look at the benchmarks and you'll see that anything 6800 is the clear leader. You could substitute the mobo I recommended with the $82 Chaintech VNF-250 because its a better board for a little more $$.

 

[trexpesto]

Sometimes you can get a deal on the 256MB 9800's and flash to XT. Still if you call yourself a true gamer better pony up for at least the 6800 Plain. And you do want a gig of ram.

 

[lockness]

Those ideas look pretty good. Ive been out of the loop for a few years. chaintech isnt a mb Im familiar with. They a hot newcommer?

 

[nick1985]

Originally posted by: lockness
Those ideas look pretty good. Ive been out of the loop for a few years. chaintech isnt a mb Im familiar with. They a hot newcommer?

a website called Anandtech (ever hear of it?) rated the chaintech board very highly.



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