need help, $100 to spend

[rasczak]

I need a new motherboard/memory/processor for a gaming rig. I have under $100 to spend and have been out of the game too long. could use some advice.

thanks!

found this:

Motherboard: Biostar T-series TA790GXB A2+ - ATX - Socket AM2+

see here:http://elshop.newstly.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=9745

CPU: AMD PHENOM II X4 810 2.60GHZ PROCESSOR

see here: http://www.amdex.com/product-1012874...10WFK4FGI.html

$100 for both. Thoughts?

 

[dpodblood]

Sorry dude, but get more money is the only thing I can recommend. There is no way you are getting a decent mobo/cpu + RAM for that much.

 

[WaitingForNehalem]

AMD Athlon II X4 640/MSI 785GM-P45 AM3 785G bundle from MicroCenter

http://www.microcenter.com/specials/...ndlePROMO.html

GeIL Value 2GB 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1066

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820144454

TOTAL- $120.98

Biostar MCP63 Motherboard and AMD Sempron 140 Processor Bundle

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...971&CatId=4297

GeIL Value 2GB 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1066

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820144454

TOTAL- $107.98

 

[MisterDonut]

Like dpod said, that money is better saved than spent considering what you need. Maybe another ~$120 will nail you a nice Propus/mobo combo + 4GB DDR3

 

[jacktesterson]

Gaming?

Save some more money, all I can recommend

 

[mfenn]

Yeah, while you can certainly buy something for $100, you can't buy anything worthwhile for gaming for that amount.

 

[rasczak]

thanks guys. I decided to hold off on any purchases for a couple of months. money needed elsewhere for far more important things.

 

[rasczak]

i know I said i wasn't purchasing, but i was looking and found this

Motherboard: Biostar T-series TA790GXB A2+ - ATX - Socket AM2+

see here:http://elshop.newstly.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=9745

CPU: AMD PHENOM II X4 810 2.60GHZ PROCESSOR

see here: http://www.amdex.com/product-1012874...10WFK4FGI.html

total for the combo was $100.

Thoughts?

 

[dpodblood]

That still isn't going to be a great platform for gaming, and I think you're better of saving your money. Plus; aren't you still missing RAM?

 

[mfenn]

That still isn't going to be a great platform for gaming, and I think you're better of saving your money. Plus; aren't you still missing RAM?

Yeah, a 2.6GHz Phenom is just sad.

 

[rasczak]

That still isn't going to be a great platform for gaming, and I think you're better of saving your money. Plus; aren't you still missing RAM?

I've got the ram already. Isn't this a big upgrade from the system I am replacing? My current rig was:

a64 3800+
dfi lanparty
2 gb pc3200
9800 gtx

 

[Davidh373]

a64 3800+
dfi lanparty
2 gb pc3200
9800 gtx

okay... I'm gonna repeat what has already been said... put down the money... save an extra $150, and you'll have a decent amount to spend on what you need. Right now you have about enough to buy an ultra low end pos build that will run games on low for about six months. I hate to be the bad guy here, but I do what is necessary... Sorry dude...

 

[WaitingForNehalem]

I've got the ram already. Isn't this a big upgrade from the system I am replacing? My current rig was:

a64 3800+
dfi lanparty
2 gb pc3200
9800 gtx

If you live near a MicroCenter then grab the first combo I linked if you must upgrade now.

 

[rasczak]

thanks for the input guys. I've decided to cool my jets and listen to your advice. I'll scrounge up some more cash and buy after xmas.