Building New PC This Month

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i want to change some parts on my pc.. i want a gaming machine something that can play todays games with ease and hopefully future games as well. if you know any other site that has some cheaper and better products then the ones listed PLZ post.. also i kind of want a cheaper gfx card that can match the performance of a 7900GT or close. can someone recommend me what they think will make a great gfx card for games like BF2,FEAR,CS:S,FARCRY, etc.. with all eye candy turned on..


This week's budget : $180

Tuniq Symmetry 1

ASUS A8N-SLI Premium

AMD Athlon 64 3800+ Processor

Geforce 7900GT KO 256MB

250GB 7200 RPM
 
I've got a few suggestions:
First off, if you're looking to find a cheaper alternative to a 7900GT (have you looked at the rebate? it's kinda hard to beat...) why are you looking to get an SLI board? Remember that buying an SLI board means you're planning on adding another vid card, which in turn means that your PSU will have to be bumped up in spec (and price). I'd avoid the open box motherboard and head for an A8N-E or A8N5X.

Second, have you considered AM2 or not? Just thought I'd point out the fact that the new socket is here, and it's not only replacing 939 but will allow for a future upgrade to revision G procs, K8L, etc.

Third, what is the total budget for your system? If you wouldn't mind posting that so we can all have a stab at configuring a gaming machine for you.
 
Id go with a x1800xt over 7900gt, its a little faster and a little cheaper, maybe wait a little bit for the amd price drop. Might be worth it to go to AM2.
 
well this week im getting around 200..but i got 100 in the bank so maybe 300 this week. im proably looking to spend around 500. or 600. any thing you should recommend with a link? im proably not going to sli the gfx card because i think it isnt worth it i just dont know yet.
 
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