Looking for moderate Gaming/Surfing machine

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JDMs14

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Hey all


I'm looking to get some feedback on a new machine for the gf...Her current machine has bit the dust.

I don't need anything high end as the only game she plays is WoW. But ideally I would like something that can be built on in the future if necessary. All I need are cpu/mobo, video card and ram.

I'm looking at a Socket 939 board with an athlon64 3000+ or 3200+ chip

512mb of ram

GeForce 6800GS gfx card

New PSU as well...400watt should be fine.

Any recommendations of brands to go with for the mobo would be helpful...or any other tips you can offer.

Thanks!
 
get a cheap asus mobo but if your oc'ing go with a dfi mobo. get at least 1 gb of ram because she plays wow. go with the 3000 +. I have it and it gets the job done. It may not be the fastes but i love it
 
Are you going to overclock? If so you can look in the [H]ot Deals for the Opteron 146 from monarch. It has overclocking potential to be go as high as FX-57 speeds. You should get atleast 1GB of RAM, there are some good deals from newegg on 2GB kits. As far as the power supply is concerned..this fortron 400W is good.
And can't you get the 7600GT for around the same price as the 6800GS?
If overclocking get the DFI Ultra D (can be modded to SLI) or if not maybe get something from ASUS (A8N-E is the non SLi model) If you want to get a good cheap board with overclocking options, I am using the BIostar Tforce6100 Socket 939 and it is pretty sweet and is microATX (fits in ATX case too).

Other mobos to consider are the Evga SLI (its basically a jetway) or the Epox (Ultra or SLi).
 
PWMK2 said:
Yes, at least 1GB of RAM is absolutely necessary with WoW. But also keep in mind that the 6800GS is just as expensive than the 7600GT, only the 7600GT is more powerful. The 7600GS, on the other hand, is just as powerful as the 6800GS, but costs less. You can also get 7600GS passively cooled as well, if that makes any difference:

7600GT: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130283
7600GS: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814127211
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That is definitly something to consider...if I go with a PCI-e mobo...again im looking towards cost more than performance...6800GS is more than she will need for just playing WoW.
 
JDMs14 said:
That is definitly something to consider...if I go with a PCI-e mobo...again im looking towards cost more than performance...6800GS is more than she will need for just playing WoW.
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I'd need a strict budget to give you a really good workup, but here's a suggested inexpensive setup:

Gigabyte GAK8NF-9 @ $76

3000+ Venice core @ $111

1Gig (2x512) G.Skill @ $76

7600GT w/free copy of AOE3 @ $179 or $164 after $15 MIR. I would have suggested the 6800GS, but for some reason I can't seem to find it in stock or for much less than this 7600GT to warrant the performance loss.

FSP 450W PSU @ $50 dropping to their 400W model would go to $39 saving you $10.

Total: ~$492

Depending what you select, and if you shop around, you should be able to save around 10% off of what I just pulled off of newegg. If you can find a 6800GS for significantly less (off ebay perhaps), then that'd also save you some cash. Consider a 6600GT as well.
 
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