What can i get for about $1k?

MikeMike

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i have a case, and soundcard, memory as well (1.7gb) im looking for more HD space, so one HD would be nice (300 ish)

what im looking for would be.
new PS (old one doesnt have SATA, or any new connectors)
Mobo
Proc
GPU.

i play games quite regularly.

i also would be looking for a new keyboard.

other than that i think i have everything needed.
 
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MikeMike, my recommedation is to wait for conroe but if you want to buy now,

get a opty 165, Dfi ultra-d, Seasonic 600w or OCZ powerstream, and a 1900xt
 

MikeMike

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Originally posted by: Corporate Thug
MikeMike, my recommedation is to wait for conroe but if you want to buy now,

get a opty 165, Dfi ultra-d, Seasonic 600w or OCZ powerstream, and a 1900xt

prolly not until mid summer when i have some pure cash.
 

dBTelos

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You say that you have 1.7GB of RAM. Can you break that down for us by giving the speed and capacity of each DDR stick? I ask this because some people arn't aware that you can't take 1GB PC3200 + 512MB PC3200 + 256MB PC2100 and expect them all to run at PC3200. RAM is only as fast as the slowest stick. Moving on......

PS: Dependant on other componants that we haven't selected yet, so wait on this.

Mobo: This
or this.

Processor: Go for a X2 now, if you arn't OCing. This is a good one

GPU: x1900xt OCed to x1900xtx speeds should be good. Linkage
 

Trey22

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Wow, you do live outside of ATOT :D .

CPU: If you're waiting till mid-summer I second the vote on waiting for Conroe (or at least to see if it's really what it's been hyped up to be).
Mobo: Asus A8N
GPU: 1900xt
PSU: Sorry, don't have a recommendation
 

MikeMike

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Originally posted by: dBTelos
You say that you have 1.7GB of RAM. Can you break that down for us by giving the speed and capacity of each DDR stick? I ask this because some people arn't aware that you can't take 1GB PC3200 + 512MB PC3200 + 256MB PC2100 and expect them all to run at PC3200. RAM is only as fast as the slowest stick. Moving on......

PS: Dependant on other componants that we haven't selected yet, so wait on this.

Mobo: This
or this.

Processor: Go for a X2 now, if you arn't OCing. This is a good one

GPU: x1900xt OCed to x1900xtx speeds should be good. Linkage

1Gb XMS 3200
256mb HyperX pc 2700 (hits 3200 no problem, and goes higher, but i need to RMA it)
512mb Crucial PC3200 (needs RMA'd as well has issues with memtest)
 

dBTelos

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Any leftover money you get, replace the 256 and 512MB with another 1GB XMS 3200 in duel channel
 

996GT2

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Might as well wait a little longer for Conroe, that thing is a beast. I third that vote.

Now, for GPU: X1900XT
PSU: Fortron AX450PN
Memory: If you go with Conroe, you will need DDR2 RAM. Get 2 sticks of this DDR2-667 and you'll be good
Mobo: No recommendation as no current mobos have assured compatibility with Conroe
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820231049
 

imported_fx

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CPU: AMD X2 3800+=$295 from ZZT
Motherboard/GPU Combo: ASUS A8R32-MVP + ATI RADEON X1900XT=$620
PSU: Enermax Liberty 500watts- $110

Total: $1025
 

MikeMike

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damn, i just realised i need a laptop, and thus prolly wont get this upgrade.

fvck.

i wish i wasnt still stuck on AGP.
 

dBTelos

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7800GT OC by BFG is technically the best, but the eVGA 7800GT has been shown to be about the same if not better.
 

Effect

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Or the Gainward 7900gt one, i can't remember it's name tho (might be 7800/7900GS 512mb GLH/Golden Sample), and i dont think it's out quite yet.
 

LOUISSSSS

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for $1k i can recommend from exp:
mb: a8r32-mvp deluxe $185
gpu: x1900xt: $430
cpu: 3800+ X2 $295
psu: enermax whisper 2 535watt $90

total $1000