I've been reading through this forum a lot recently, and I decided to bite the bullet and register/post. So here goes nothing!
Anyway, the primary purpose of this build is gaming (i.e., WoW and Sports Games), although I do some graphic design and other random tasks. I'd like to keep my budget from getting too far out of hand (<$600-$800) but am open to suggestions that might bring me slightly over that goal. I also want something that has a decent amount of longevity.
Here's what I have in mind based on research/etc. from these forums:
CPU - AMD 3000+ Venice
MoBo - MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 Ultra ATX ***OR*** DFI LanParty UT nF4 Ultra-D Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 Ultra ATX
RAM - CORSAIR VS 1GB (2 x 512MB) 184-Pin DDR 400 SDRAM (For MSI MoBo) ***OR*** OCZ Gold Series 1GB (2x512MB) (For DFI MoBo)
GPU - MSI NX6600GT-TD128E Geforce 6600GT 128MB (I'm open to a different brand if needed)
This is my current PSU that I plan on migrating to the new system - ASPIRE ATX-AS500-BK ATX12V 500W Power Supply 115/230 V (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817148007)
I'm not too big into OC'ing or anything as of right now, so if something isn't "the best" for OC'ing, I can cope.
I also plan on moving my current 120GB HDD and Opticals to the new rig, as well as reusing my case.
What I'm mainly looking for is some help deciding on a MoBo and Video Card, as well as a suggestion for a new HDD that will house the OS and Programs (again, my current 120GB HDD will be used for storage).
Looking through NewEgg, the aforementioned CPU/MoBo/RAM/GPU will run approx. $600, give or take.
Thanks!
Anyway, the primary purpose of this build is gaming (i.e., WoW and Sports Games), although I do some graphic design and other random tasks. I'd like to keep my budget from getting too far out of hand (<$600-$800) but am open to suggestions that might bring me slightly over that goal. I also want something that has a decent amount of longevity.
Here's what I have in mind based on research/etc. from these forums:
CPU - AMD 3000+ Venice
MoBo - MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 Ultra ATX ***OR*** DFI LanParty UT nF4 Ultra-D Socket 939 NVIDIA nForce4 Ultra ATX
RAM - CORSAIR VS 1GB (2 x 512MB) 184-Pin DDR 400 SDRAM (For MSI MoBo) ***OR*** OCZ Gold Series 1GB (2x512MB) (For DFI MoBo)
GPU - MSI NX6600GT-TD128E Geforce 6600GT 128MB (I'm open to a different brand if needed)
This is my current PSU that I plan on migrating to the new system - ASPIRE ATX-AS500-BK ATX12V 500W Power Supply 115/230 V (http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817148007)
I'm not too big into OC'ing or anything as of right now, so if something isn't "the best" for OC'ing, I can cope.
I also plan on moving my current 120GB HDD and Opticals to the new rig, as well as reusing my case.
What I'm mainly looking for is some help deciding on a MoBo and Video Card, as well as a suggestion for a new HDD that will house the OS and Programs (again, my current 120GB HDD will be used for storage).
Looking through NewEgg, the aforementioned CPU/MoBo/RAM/GPU will run approx. $600, give or take.
Thanks!
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