Upgrade thread.

trogdor1289 · 03-10-2007, 06:16 PM

Okay since I have decided it is time to update my comp I need suggestions including new motherboard I am still running AGP lol.
I have around $1,500 to spend.

The_motivator · 03-10-2007, 11:24 PM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...ll&srchInDesc=

currently the best on the market. Personally i'd take that 1500, get a new mobo, cpu and graphics card in the PCI-E x16 variation. Leaves you open to cheaper upgrades in the future since AGP will be outmoded soon, if not already.

trogdor1289 · 03-10-2007, 11:29 PM

really looking for a DX10 card. Plus memory ectr suggestions.

Bamboo · 03-10-2007, 11:33 PM

go to http://www.firingsquad.com/ and check out their Hardware Forum.
Post just what you said above and a ton of people will help you out (me included if I get a chance, pretty busy with work). They know their stuff and a lot of them are editors at like Andantech.com and other places.
One guy is even a quality test guy for a major chip company that makes us all drool at what he gets to play with but can't actually talk about because of NDA stuff.

The_motivator · 03-10-2007, 11:35 PM

DX10 is not coming for AGP4x/8x. Only for PCIE-x16.

Current DX 10 cards that are in existance are the 8800 series, and the new R600 core by AMD/ATI. R600 isn't out yet.

If you want to go for the new mobo for x16, you'll have to get either 939 so you can keep your current memory if it's just DDR. If you go for AM2 or Conroe, you'll have to get new ddr2 memory, new processor, new mobo, new videocard. I can work something up for you real quick on newegg, but it probably will exceed your price. Lemme check.

The_motivator · 03-10-2007, 11:39 PM

nevermind, seems i can build you a decent upgrade for just shy of 1k

Quote:

Newegg.com - Computers, Computer Parts and Electronics
Shopping Cart

Qty. Product Description Savings Total Price
1

MSI NX8800GTS-T2D640E GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card - Retail
Item #: N82E16814127225
Return Policy: Limited Non-Refundable 30-Day Return Policy

-$15.00 Instant
$35.00 Mail-in Rebate

$389.99
$374.99
1

G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-6400CL5D-2GBNQ - Retail
Item #: N82E16820231098
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

-$40.00 Instant

$208.99
$168.99
1

ASUS P5N-E SLI LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 650i SLI ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Item #: N82E16813131142
Return Policy: Limited Non-Refundable 30-Day Return Policy

$125.99
1

Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 Conroe 2.13GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557E6400 - Retail
Item #: N82E16819115004
Return Policy: Processors (CPUs) Return Policy

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and you'll probably need a new power supply with pcie-x16 power lines. look for a combined 30Amps on the 12volt line.

Bamboo · 03-10-2007, 11:44 PM

Somewhat good suggestions above.
But they actually are going to make DirectX10 AGP card. Nvida announced it the other day. Doesn't make too much sense, but oh well.
Also, you didn't say weather you needed a new computer case, new drives (optical and harddrive) and a new monitor.

trogdor1289 · 03-11-2007, 12:16 AM

I know I will be updating my motherboard that is a given.

Newegg.com - Computers, Computer Parts and Electronics
Shopping Cart

Qty. Product Description Savings Total Price
1

MSI NX8800GTS-T2D640E GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card - Retail
Item #: N82E16814127225
Return Policy: Limited Non-Refundable 30-Day Return Policy

-$15.00 Instant
$35.00 Mail-in Rebate

$389.99
$374.99
1

G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-6400CL5D-2GBNQ - Retail
Item #: N82E16820231098
Return Policy: Standard Return Policy

-$40.00 Instant

$208.99
$168.99
1

ASUS P5N-E SLI LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 650i SLI ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail
Item #: N82E16813131142
Return Policy: Limited Non-Refundable 30-Day Return Policy

$125.99
1

Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 Conroe 2.13GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557E6400 - Retail
Item #: N82E16819115004
Return Policy: Processors (CPUs) Return Policy

$221.00
Subtotal: $890.97
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What kind of performance do you think this would give me?

A-10Warthog · 03-11-2007, 04:03 AM

save it all and get DUAL nvidia GeForce 8800s

Bamboo · 03-11-2007, 09:57 AM

That would give you good performance for the time being. You can even overclock that CPU EXTREAMLY easily without hurting it and getting a big boost in performance.
http://www.legionhardware.com/document.php?id=625&p=0
That article will show you how you can do it in a couple of mins, and it shows the boost you will see. The article even uses the same motherboard listed in the Newegg Order above.
You could go with the Intel E6600 for a tiny bit more $$ though, since it can be found for like $310.
You will probably still need a new powersupply. I am seeing lots of good reviews from OCZ powersupplys lately, and I like the lifetime warranties.
Still didn't mention if you wanted Vista and harddrives and stuff. If you don't need that, and still wanted to spend $1500, you could get an even more kick ass system.

03-10-2007, 06:16 PM	#1
trogdor1289 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Classified. Posts: 5,232	Upgrade thread. Okay since I have decided it is time to update my comp I need suggestions including new motherboard I am still running AGP lol. I have around $1,500 to spend.

03-10-2007, 11:24 PM	#2
The_motivator Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 600	http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...ll&srchInDesc= currently the best on the market. Personally i'd take that 1500, get a new mobo, cpu and graphics card in the PCI-E x16 variation. Leaves you open to cheaper upgrades in the future since AGP will be outmoded soon, if not already.
The_motivator Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 600	Reality is what we take to be true. What we take to be true is what we believe. What we believe is based upon our perceptions. What we perceive depends upon what we look for. What we look for depends on what we think. What we think depends on what we perceive. What we perceive determines what we believe. What we believe determines what we take to be true. What we take to be true is our reality.

03-10-2007, 11:33 PM	#4
Bamboo Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 585	go to http://www.firingsquad.com/ and check out their Hardware Forum. Post just what you said above and a ton of people will help you out (me included if I get a chance, pretty busy with work). They know their stuff and a lot of them are editors at like Andantech.com and other places. One guy is even a quality test guy for a major chip company that makes us all drool at what he gets to play with but can't actually talk about because of NDA stuff.
Bamboo Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 585

03-10-2007, 11:35 PM	#5
The_motivator Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 600	DX10 is not coming for AGP4x/8x. Only for PCIE-x16. Current DX 10 cards that are in existance are the 8800 series, and the new R600 core by AMD/ATI. R600 isn't out yet. If you want to go for the new mobo for x16, you'll have to get either 939 so you can keep your current memory if it's just DDR. If you go for AM2 or Conroe, you'll have to get new ddr2 memory, new processor, new mobo, new videocard. I can work something up for you real quick on newegg, but it probably will exceed your price. Lemme check.
The_motivator Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 600	Reality is what we take to be true. What we take to be true is what we believe. What we believe is based upon our perceptions. What we perceive depends upon what we look for. What we look for depends on what we think. What we think depends on what we perceive. What we perceive determines what we believe. What we believe determines what we take to be true. What we take to be true is our reality.

03-10-2007, 11:44 PM	#7
Bamboo Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 585	Somewhat good suggestions above. But they actually are going to make DirectX10 AGP card. Nvida announced it the other day. Doesn't make too much sense, but oh well. Also, you didn't say weather you needed a new computer case, new drives (optical and harddrive) and a new monitor.
Bamboo Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 585

03-10-2007, 11:29 PM	#3
trogdor1289 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Classified. Posts: 5,232	really looking for a DX10 card. Plus memory ectr suggestions.

03-11-2007, 12:16 AM	#8
trogdor1289 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Classified. Posts: 5,232	I know I will be updating my motherboard that is a given. Newegg.com - Computers, Computer Parts and Electronics Shopping Cart Qty. Product Description Savings Total Price 1 MSI NX8800GTS-T2D640E GDDR3 PCI Express x16 Video Card - Retail Item #: N82E16814127225 Return Policy: Limited Non-Refundable 30-Day Return Policy -$15.00 Instant $35.00 Mail-in Rebate $389.99 $374.99 1 G.SKILL 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-6400CL5D-2GBNQ - Retail Item #: N82E16820231098 Return Policy: Standard Return Policy -$40.00 Instant $208.99 $168.99 1 ASUS P5N-E SLI LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 650i SLI ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail Item #: N82E16813131142 Return Policy: Limited Non-Refundable 30-Day Return Policy $125.99 1 Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 Conroe 2.13GHz LGA 775 Processor Model BX80557E6400 - Retail Item #: N82E16819115004 Return Policy: Processors (CPUs) Return Policy $221.00 Subtotal: $890.97 Calculate Shipping Zip Code: Shipping: $0.00 Redeem Gift Certificates Claim Code: Security Code: Gift Certificates: $0.00 Apply Promo Code Promo Code: $0.00 This cart qualifies for No Payments for 6 Months with Newegg.com Preferred Account What's this? Grand Total:* $890.97 * Above total does not include shipping or taxes. Please input zip code to calculate your grand total. Policy & Agreement \| Privacy Policy \| © 2000-2007 Newegg Inc. All rights reserved. What kind of performance do you think this would give me?

03-11-2007, 04:03 AM	#9
A-10Warthog Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: hellooooooo chicago, Illinois Posts: 1,813	save it all and get DUAL nvidia GeForce 8800s
	the cake is a lie i live my life a quarter of a mile at a time, nothing else matters.

03-11-2007, 09:57 AM	#10
Bamboo Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 585	That would give you good performance for the time being. You can even overclock that CPU EXTREAMLY easily without hurting it and getting a big boost in performance. http://www.legionhardware.com/document.php?id=625&p=0 That article will show you how you can do it in a couple of mins, and it shows the boost you will see. The article even uses the same motherboard listed in the Newegg Order above. You could go with the Intel E6600 for a tiny bit more $$ though, since it can be found for like $310. You will probably still need a new powersupply. I am seeing lots of good reviews from OCZ powersupplys lately, and I like the lifetime warranties. Still didn't mention if you wanted Vista and harddrives and stuff. If you don't need that, and still wanted to spend $1500, you could get an even more kick ass system.
Bamboo Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 585

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