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leglez

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Ok I bought my first PC of my own a few months back because I didn't have money to build one yet. I am upgrading it so that I can make better use out of it until next summer when I can build one. So please make suggestions about the upgrades I am picking.

Corsair ValueSelect 1GB (2x512) Ram - Already Purchased
BenQ DW-1655 DVD DL/LS Burner - Already Purchased

CPU:
Currently: Sempron 3000+
Upgrading: X2 3800+ (After Price Drop)

HDD:
Seagate 250GB Barracuda

Video Card:
Currently: Onboard
Upgrading: Sapphire X1800XT

Monitor:
ViewSonic VA1912wb (2)

These will all be bought seperately except the monitors. Basically I will buy them when the money comes.

PSU:
Enermax Liberty
 
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leglez

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Ambermime M made by AsusTek, this PC is storebought so it is a custom made mobo I believe. There is a Mobo price drop? Could you give me a link to a topic on AT that gives some details on it. Because if there is then I might as well upgrade that and the case and have a new PC.
 
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PurdueRy

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Originally posted by: leglez
Ambermime M made by AsusTek, this PC is storebought so it is a custom made mobo I believe. There is a Mobo price drop? Could you give me a link to a topic on AT that gives some details on it. Because if there is then I might as well upgrade that and the case and have a new PC.
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My concern is that you most likely have a socket 754 board and you are looking to get a socket 939 processor.
 
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Ah ok, good to know you got a 939 board and not a 754.

When I said price drop I was referring the CPU price drop. so nevermind about that.

Next question, what power supply do you have?
 
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leglez

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bestec ATX-250-12Z Stock that came with system. It probably would be best to upgrade this too since it is a $20 PSU
 
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YES, definitely. I doubt that will even run a 7900GT with a 3800+. Look into the Seasonic S12 or possibly a fsp group or a Enermax liberty. All are good.
 
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leglez

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Ok Updated, How are the monitors and video card? Are they good for the price or could I get better for the price?
 
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leglez

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I don't have any SATA Connectors. So will I need a SATA PCI Controller? If so suggestions?
 
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Originally posted by: leglez
I don't have any SATA Connectors. So will I need a SATA PCI Controller? If so suggestions?
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no SATA connectors on such a new board. Now that is a shame. I guess then keep the one you got there, the SATA is not worth buying a add on card IMO.
 
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leglez

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Well I am pretty sure there are no SATA connectors. Is there a way to check in CPU-Z?
 
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Originally posted by: leglez
Well I am pretty sure there are no SATA connectors. Is there a way to check in CPU-Z?
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right click on my computer, properties, go to device manager, select IDE ATA/ATAPI devices. Is a SATA controller listed?
 
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Originally posted by: leglez
Nope, is there a big speed difference between IDE and SATA?
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no just convenience and you would get the newer drive for the same price.
 
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I would be a bit weary about dropping in a high-end CPU into an OEM board like that. I would suggest you make the move to a new AM2 board, for the sake of safety/stability and upgradeability.

You should also consider a better case; most OEM boxes are very unfriendly to work in and often have poor airflow designs, especially for hotter running hardware.

I would take the Seasonic S12 over the Liberty, also look into Enhance.
 
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is the company that made the computer called Ambermime M with a asus m/b? i type in Ambermime in google and don't get anything. i know a lot of small computer stores will just put regular boards into the machines. can you take off the side of the case to actually see the m/b? are you sure the m/b will even recognize a x2 cpu?

that is a good card for the $$$, i picked one up a couple of weeks ago, been real happy with it. it does draw some power and does put off some heat, glad the hsf gets the heat out of the case.
 
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leglez

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The computer is a Compaq SR1603WM the motherboard is an Asus Amberine M sorry about that.

Here is my CPU-Z HTML File: Here
 
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no probs, the issues is is whether or not the m/b will see the cpu. i can't find anything on the board stating what cpus is supports....according to compaq you are running the latest bios, but the bios explanation doesn't say anything about cpus
 
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leglez

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Hang on I will get in a tech support chat with compaq real quick and see. I doubt it helps though, they will probably just tell me to buy a new one or send it to them to upgrade.
 
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