Azn Tr14dZ
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Processor | AMD Athlon 64 3200+ |
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Motherboard | DFI LanParty nf4 Ultra-D |
Cooling | Thermaltake Big Typhoon |
Memory | 2x512MB GeIL |
Video Card(s) | ATI Radeon X800XL |
Storage | 2x80GB Western Digital |
Display(s) | HP vs17 |
Case | SuperTalent |
Audio Device(s) | Soundblaster |
Power Supply | Ultra X-Finity 500 Watt |
Well, I want to upgrade my computer, but I thought that I'm just going to wait until Windows Vista is becoming more and more required for games, as well as DirectX 10. So I was wondering, if I upgrade my computer around next summer, will I be able to get a Mid-Range System for around $700?
The parts that I need to upgrade are:
I'm keeping the same cooling (assuming my Big Typhoon will still be a decent cooler), same HDD (2x80GB), same DVD Burner, same Case.
Could a $700 Budget get Mid-Range parts? Including Vista?
Let's say, $100-$150 for a Motherboard, $150-$200 for a Processor, $100 for 2GB RAM, $200 for Mid-Range GPU, $50-$75 for PSU to handle all, and $111 for Windows Vista. That would be about $711-$836 Total. Would I be able to get a Mid-Range System for all of that?
I would love to here ideas/inputs of fellow TPU! Members.
Thanks, -Azn
The parts that I need to upgrade are:
- Motherboard
- Processor
- Memory/RAM
- Video Card
- PSU
I'm keeping the same cooling (assuming my Big Typhoon will still be a decent cooler), same HDD (2x80GB), same DVD Burner, same Case.
Could a $700 Budget get Mid-Range parts? Including Vista?
Let's say, $100-$150 for a Motherboard, $150-$200 for a Processor, $100 for 2GB RAM, $200 for Mid-Range GPU, $50-$75 for PSU to handle all, and $111 for Windows Vista. That would be about $711-$836 Total. Would I be able to get a Mid-Range System for all of that?
I would love to here ideas/inputs of fellow TPU! Members.
Thanks, -Azn
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