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Need help & advice on a CPU,MB, memory and video card upgrade

TR2000

Member
Hi guys I been out of computers for 5 years since my last build and my system now is 5 years old so I want to upgrade but am confused with so much new stuff kind of lost not sure what would be best so really need your advice. One question I have a SSD G2 would the below MB's chipset support ahci?

Budget like to be around $250.00 - $312.00 looking to spend the least I can.
Need CPU, MB, memory & video Card (Intel or AMD is fine)

Computer Use
Light video editing
PS 6.0
Light gaming once in awhile with older games.

I am running Win 7
Midsize tower case
My PS is a newer OCZ Mod X Stream Pro 700w

How does the below look which CPU/MB should I go with or what would you recommend or change? Thanks!

CPU & MB combos.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.355804
$169.00
OR
http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.349610
$179.00

Memory
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231098
$52.99 shipped

Video card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814161287
$79.99 shipped

Total above $302.00 - $312.00

Thanks!
 
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Thanks batuchak I am deciding between a the Propus 630 X4 2.8 & no Cache and the Phem II Black X3 w/6mb cache (chance might be able to unlock the 4th core) thanks for bringing the AMD Propus to my attenion!

If you know any other deals on CPU/MB combos with with the Propus 630 2.8 & MB or the Phem II X3 black 2.8 & MB please post it here for me.

Thanks!
 
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