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Are Nforce DDR3 boards backward compatible with DDR2 800? I'm on a strict budget so memory upgrade isn't in the picture right now. Thanks.
 
Well I'm going to upgrade to an AMD 550. But all the AM3 mobos only have DDR3. I could go to one that supports AM2-AM3, which are ok I guess, but I was kinda diggin the Asus Evo's.
Gigabyte GA-M61p-S3 is the board I have now which is a 430 chipset. Great board, but no longer made.
 
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why do you want 2 gpu slots? a single card would smoke a 4830 cf setup. It also puts greater demands on your psu. Did you see the reviews for that mobo? They are horrible. I used to be an Asus fanboy until a year ago I found their quality took a big down turn. I am on my 3rd Gigabyte board and will never buy anything else.

This is the Gigabyte version of that chipset,

GIGABYTE GA-MA770-UD3 AM2+/AM2 AMD 770 $74.99 - $10 mir

If you really want a cf gpu setup then this would be the most affordable and up to date board

GIGABYTE GA-MA785G-UD3H AM3/AM2+/AM2 AMD 785G $89.99

If you really want to unleash your games a gpu upgrade may be in order. This is a solid upgrade for you,
XFX HD-487A-ZHFC Radeon HD 4870 1GB $144.99 + fs

What psu are you running?
 
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why do you want 2 gpu slots? a single card would smoke a 4830 cf setup. It also puts greater demands on your psu
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I am going to at least a 4850. I just want the option of having cf. PSU demands aren't an issue. I agree though, I was pretty shocked with the user reviews. I never had a problem with Asus boards in the past.
 
ok before you upgrade to the 4850 what resolution are you running? What make a model of psu do you have? The 4850 only perform about 15% more than the 4830. What games do you play?
 
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ok before you upgrade to the 4850 what resolution are you running? What make a model of psu do you have? The 4850 only perform about 15% more than the 4830. What games do you play?
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1200x1024 on a 24". PSU I'm getting is a OCZ tatal1ty 550 watt.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341022
I mostly play stuff like COD4. Now before you say it, I know the psu purchase is a little short sighted. But there are a few reasons why I am going with this. First it's a modular psu at a good price. Second, this is going into a CM Scout chassis so I like the aesthetics. It should have more then enough power for my set up. I currently have a CM 500 watt, but it's loud and I'm just not thrilled with it over all.
 
is that case really small, hence the benefits of a modular psu?
whats the budget for the upgrade?
 
its a regular midtower, space will not be an issue. Modular psu's can cause problems over time the connections can get strained by being moved around. I personnaly would not sacrifice the psu for somthing that is not integral to the performance of the system. Do you love the lookk of that case? There are other excellent cases that would save you some $ like this one,
Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower $59.99
COOLER MASTER Centurion 590 $59.99
LIAN LI Lancool PC-K56 Black 0.8 mm $64.99
COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP $69.99 I have this one and the cable management system is good.
 
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its a regular midtower, space will not be an issue. Modular psu's can cause problems over time the connections can get strained by being moved around. I personnaly would not sacrifice the psu for somthing that is not integral to the performance of the system. Do you love the lookk of that case? There are other excellent cases that would save you some $ like this one,
Antec Three Hundred Black Steel ATX Mid Tower $59.99
COOLER MASTER Centurion 590 $59.99
LIAN LI Lancool PC-K56 Black 0.8 mm $64.99
COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP $69.99 I have this one and the cable management system is good.
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The case you have, I actually have sitting in a closet. I used it for 6 months, then abandoned it. Wasn't a fan. Thanks for the links to the other cases, but the case is the one thing I am set on. Found this psu. It's got a bit more power, has really good hardware reviews. But I guess it's pretty loud.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817121012
 
the 4850 is a little lean for gaming @your monitors max res of 1920. You should be looking @ a 4870 1gb or gtx 260. They are only $30 more, which still leaves you under your $500 budget.
 
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