Recent content by papa0tter

Thanks for the quick reply, thats what I was afraid of.

Im working on a budget upgrade and would like to use a copy of XP SP2 oem that I bought about 2 years ago. Now this upgrade consists of new MB, CPU, RAM, GPU, and HDD and Im thinking XP wont let me install it with the same serial because its basically a new computer. Im just hoping because XP is...

...or maybe just above. Working on a budget upgrade and everything is set except the hard drive. This is what I am considering, with my limited hdd knowledge 'n all. Samsung Spinpoint T seriers HD501LJ 500GB I would love to have a 500GB but 250 would work if its a faster, quieter, and...

! Muchas Gracias !

Im working on a budget upgrade and am hoping to solicit your opinions on the best and cheapest CPU to get that would take a light overclock. What Im looking at is either: E2160 or E2180 Only a $6 difference. Whats the best CHEAP upgrade for CPUs?

7800GT which was fairly new when the games I play came out, I think. Mainly City of Heroes, which I think increased minimum specs since release. Also a lil Hellgate London and some older RTS games. I still run everything at 1280X1024 with medium to low settings its just starting to feel.... aged...

Looking to upgrade an Athlon 64 3700+ to either e2140 Allendale or e8400, when they are available. I think I'm set on the DS3 board for around $90 and would like to spend as little as possible. My question is will I see a noticeable difference between the old cpu and the e2140 overclocked to...

Thank you Dan, Wasnt sure about the 3rd gig. After taking that off that brings the total down to $501.94 + shipping.

Howdy all, Ive been reading the forums here for the past week trying to figure out the best path to upgrade my 2 year old rig and am in desperate need of guidance so I don't screw everything up. I need to spend as little as possible but my max (which I am really trying not to hit) is $700. I...