looking for recommendations on the best cpu, mobo, ram combo i could get for $500. all the remaining parts will come from my rig below. machine will primarily be used for gaming so quad core isn't necessary and more than likely i will overclock.
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cpu, mobo, ram update for $500
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Dangman
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Get a new video card. Your current C2D CPU @ 3Ghz, 4GB RAM and DS3 motherboard is more than enough for video games. You'll see more of a performance increase in video games with a GPU upgrade rather than a new CPU, RAM and mobo.
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I concur to what Danny just mentioned. Your E4300 cpu O/C to 3.0ghz is pretty good. An upgrade to your 8800GT card is your best bet. Besides, if your updating an 8800GT video card, you pretty much looking at gaming at 1680 x 1050 and above. At this resolution, the GPU will play a bigger factor. I would say get an HD4870 or GTX260 as an upgrade to that 8800GT. Bypass an HD4850 or 9800GTX+ video card. If you're going to upgrade, upgrade it where it will show more of a noticeable difference.