Alright! I am changing a few things in my computer. I've only built 2 and those were in everyway alike. So I am no pro, the first computer took me 5 hours to read through the manual, and figure everything out. Second one took me only a few minutes. Recently, my motherboard crashed and now I'm feeling a little better since it wasn't my processor. On the otherhand, I am now facing a possible non-refund on my motherboard from MSI and may be forced to buy a new. Here's the thing, the current processor is an AMD 3000+ Socket 754. Socket 754! Meaning, if I wanted to up to 939 I'd have to buy a new processor too.
I have SOME money but I didn't want to spend it all on computer stuff again this round of paychecks. I need some help, tips, suggestions, anything will be taken into serious consideration because I don't know what the hell I'm talking about. As much as I would like to learn, I don't have a gaming center I can walk to everyday to figure stuff out. Here's some suggestions to get you're mind into motion, use you're imagination. Should I:
1. Sell my current AMD 3000+ Processor/Heatsink
--A. Buy A new processor and motherboard.
2. Buy another new 754 motherboard and keep my processor.
3. Continue to try for an RMA and wait this storm out.
Currently I am without a computer and I'm using my brothers virus/adware infested thing and it's getting REALLY annoying. Anyways my CURRENT System specs:
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Process or: AMD Athlon 64 3000+ Newcastle 800MHz FSB Socket 754 Processor Model ADA3000AXBOX
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103486
Motherboard (Currently Fried): MSI K8T NEO-FIS2R Socket 754 VIA K8T800 ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleID=1470
Hard Drive 1: 80GB 7200RPM Western Digital
Hard Drive 2: 80GB 7200RPM Western Digital
O/S: Windows XP Pro
Video Card: PNY VCG6800GAPB Geforce 6800GT 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 AGP 4X/8X Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814133116
DVD Burning Drive: OptoRite Beige 8X DVD+R 4X DVD+RW 8X DVD-R 4X DVD-RW 12X DVD-ROM 40X CD-R 24X CD-RW 40X CD-ROM 2M Cache IDE DVD Burner
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16827182029
RAM: GeIL Value 2GB (2 x 1GB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) Unbuffered Dual Channel Kit System Memory Blue Aluminum Heat Spreader. Model GE2GB3200BDC
Keyboard: Saitek lit keyboard
Mouse: Logitech MX510 931179-0403 2 tone 8 Buttons 1x Wheel USB + PS/2 Optical Mouse
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16826104150
Monitor: View Sonic CRT 20''
Case: MGE NINJA CA-NINJA-S Silver 0.5mm SECC Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 450W Power Supply
http://www.pricescan.com/items/item165592.asp
PSU: Generic/combined with case
Speakers: LOGITECH THX Z-5300e 5.1
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16836121121
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Here's a thing or two to let you know what I'm dealing with.
Money: $200.00 MAX (Rather not spend anything, but if I HAVE Too *sigh)
Knowledge: Limited, very limited.
Feel free to take one thing out, replace it, and suggest something else. Ramrod suggested for me to put in a 6600 or some pci express video card. Someone else suggested a 3500+ processor. Someone else suggested new case, PSU, mod kits.. The list goes on. What can be done? Also, if it involves removing something and then in turn me selling it. Be sure to throw in an educated guess and add that to my budget. Remember, I'm still down a motherboard, and unless I can't get this one fixed, I need to start looking to spend money on that too.
Also to note, I personally don't see any problems with my computer right now. I can run any game on max settings without any lag, and if it starts to get complicated throw it into lamens terms if you can, or just tell me what it means in lamens terms so I know what you're talking about. Peace out. Thx!
I have SOME money but I didn't want to spend it all on computer stuff again this round of paychecks. I need some help, tips, suggestions, anything will be taken into serious consideration because I don't know what the hell I'm talking about. As much as I would like to learn, I don't have a gaming center I can walk to everyday to figure stuff out. Here's some suggestions to get you're mind into motion, use you're imagination. Should I:
1. Sell my current AMD 3000+ Processor/Heatsink
--A. Buy A new processor and motherboard.
2. Buy another new 754 motherboard and keep my processor.
3. Continue to try for an RMA and wait this storm out.
Currently I am without a computer and I'm using my brothers virus/adware infested thing and it's getting REALLY annoying. Anyways my CURRENT System specs:
------------------------------------------------
Process or: AMD Athlon 64 3000+ Newcastle 800MHz FSB Socket 754 Processor Model ADA3000AXBOX
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16819103486
Motherboard (Currently Fried): MSI K8T NEO-FIS2R Socket 754 VIA K8T800 ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
http://www.pcstats.com/articleview.cfm?articleID=1470
Hard Drive 1: 80GB 7200RPM Western Digital
Hard Drive 2: 80GB 7200RPM Western Digital
O/S: Windows XP Pro
Video Card: PNY VCG6800GAPB Geforce 6800GT 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 AGP 4X/8X Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814133116
DVD Burning Drive: OptoRite Beige 8X DVD+R 4X DVD+RW 8X DVD-R 4X DVD-RW 12X DVD-ROM 40X CD-R 24X CD-RW 40X CD-ROM 2M Cache IDE DVD Burner
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16827182029
RAM: GeIL Value 2GB (2 x 1GB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM DDR 400 (PC 3200) Unbuffered Dual Channel Kit System Memory Blue Aluminum Heat Spreader. Model GE2GB3200BDC
Keyboard: Saitek lit keyboard
Mouse: Logitech MX510 931179-0403 2 tone 8 Buttons 1x Wheel USB + PS/2 Optical Mouse
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16826104150
Monitor: View Sonic CRT 20''
Case: MGE NINJA CA-NINJA-S Silver 0.5mm SECC Steel ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 450W Power Supply
http://www.pricescan.com/items/item165592.asp
PSU: Generic/combined with case
Speakers: LOGITECH THX Z-5300e 5.1
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16836121121
----------------- -------------------------------
Here's a thing or two to let you know what I'm dealing with.
Money: $200.00 MAX (Rather not spend anything, but if I HAVE Too *sigh)
Knowledge: Limited, very limited.
Feel free to take one thing out, replace it, and suggest something else. Ramrod suggested for me to put in a 6600 or some pci express video card. Someone else suggested a 3500+ processor. Someone else suggested new case, PSU, mod kits.. The list goes on. What can be done? Also, if it involves removing something and then in turn me selling it. Be sure to throw in an educated guess and add that to my budget. Remember, I'm still down a motherboard, and unless I can't get this one fixed, I need to start looking to spend money on that too.
Also to note, I personally don't see any problems with my computer right now. I can run any game on max settings without any lag, and if it starts to get complicated throw it into lamens terms if you can, or just tell me what it means in lamens terms so I know what you're talking about. Peace out. Thx!
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