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squall78

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No this isn't a RPG issue, but I really need to upgrade my computer. I wanted to use some of the parts from my current rig to power it.

My current comp has:
mobo: Asus A8N-SLI
CPU: Athlon XP 3000
vid card: 6800
memory: 1gig of pc3200
HD: 160 gig of ATA something

Using it for WOW, and also want to make it easier for movie viewing, by wireless keyboard or a remote control of some sort.

I'm not loyal to any brand so I can go both ways with Intel or Athlon.

AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ Brisbane 2.6GHz 2 x 512KB L2 Cache Socket AM2 65W Dual-Core Black Edition Processor - Retail
or should I spring more cash for this? AMD Phenom 9500 Agena 2.2GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache 2MB L3 Cache Socket AM2+ 95W Quad-Core Processor - Retail

I don't know much about Intel.

RAM:
any of these 2x1gb I guess

MOBO:
Whatever fits the CPU

VID CARD:
8600GT 512mb

HD:
SATA, and I don't need that much space

I can't figure out the rest. Is there a remote control of some sort you can program on your computer for movies? As far as a PSU, I'm probably gonna need more than 350W. Any feedback will help me out. Thanks.
 
OK we need some questions answered before we can help:

- What's your budget for this new PC?
- Will you be overclocking?
- What size monitor do you have?
- Will you be watching HD content?
- Will you be playing other games besides WoW on this?
- What else will you be doing with this PC?
- What makes you think that you need this upgrade?

If WoW and movie watching is all that you're doing, just buy a used S939 Dual Core CPU for cheap. Should be a pretty decent and cheap upgrade. Hit up the For Sale and For Trade forum we have on this site.
 
For the watching movies part...
I'd suggest Vista Home Premium, since it has Media Center. Then install MyMovies and PowerDVD, pickup an MCE IR Remote Control/Receiver, and an Analog/Digital/HD tuner card.

Answer Danny's questions and we can get started on the hardware.
 
Sorry about that, forgot to put in all the information.

- I'm looking to spend about $500 for the entire package
- No overclocking
- 19 inch Hanns-G LCD
- I'd like the option of watching HD content
- I do play other games but WOW is the most important for me to run well
- Internet, movies, pc games, light office work, music
- I need this upgrade because I've had this computer for 2 years and I want to get a build that's cost effective.

Another option would be as you said, buy a dual core 939, and maybe a 8600GT, and a bigger monitor.

Danny Bui said:
OK we need some questions answered before we can help:

- What's your budget for this new PC?
- Will you be overclocking?
- What size monitor do you have?
- Will you be watching HD content?
- Will you be playing other games besides WoW on this?
- What else will you be doing with this PC?
- What makes you think that you need this upgrade?

If WoW and movie watching is all that you're doing, just buy a used S939 Dual Core CPU for cheap. Should be a pretty decent and cheap upgrade. Hit up the For Sale and For Trade forum we have on this site.
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I would say go for the x2 5000, and use that extra money towards an 8800gt( if you can find one at a decent price).

In regards to Vista as mentioned by a previous poster, it really is up to personal prefrence.

You weigh if having DX10 is more important to you than the issues Vista has, even still to this day.

I will let you know(without going into alot of detail)though, Vista has been on and off of my main rig three times, and 'am have been back with XP for over a little less than three months.

If you feel you need/want it dont go soley on what other people say . . . buy it and use it yourself.
 
squall78 said:
Sorry about that, forgot to put in all the information.

- I'm looking to spend about $500 for the entire package
- No overclocking
- 19 inch Hanns-G LCD
- I'd like the option of watching HD content
- I do play other games but WOW is the most important for me to run well
- Internet, movies, pc games, light office work, music
- I need this upgrade because I've had this computer for 2 years and I want to get a build that's cost effective.

Another option would be as you said, buy a dual core 939, and maybe a 8600GT, and a bigger monitor.
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don't get socket 939. That would be a waste.

Go with something like a Core 2 Duo E4500, 2Gigs of Corsair, 320GB Seagate HDD, etc... that would be a great setup for your needs
 
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