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Hey Folks, Currently my Gaming Rig is now almost 2 years old and i think its time to Upgrade Some.
My Main gaming rig is in my sig, but my other gaming box is the following:
Tsumani Dream Tower Case
Antec 350 Watt "True Power"
Abit KV8-Pro Mobo
AMD Althon 64 3200+
ATI Radeon 9800 Pro
Gig of Giel DDR PC 3200
300 gig Sata HD
Lite-On DVD-Rom
Asuus- Dual Layer Burner

Now this summer i am going to be upgrading this old beast
I am on the fence as what to get for parts,
So I want everyone's input on what to do with this box
Upgrade the mobo/processor/video or build a hole new pc?
Please list the parts and prices.
My Price Max is about 1500 for parts.
I do want to keep AMD Processor, Video is up in the air
This box is going to be gaming, i play farcry, wow, and many others so the performace has to be up there.
 
well, you're in the same boat as many people here. If you're going to stick with AMD then going AM2 is a must IMO. I'm fixing to build my first rig at the end of the month as well. This is the shortlist that I've come up with.

CPU: AM2 4000+ X2 (not out yet)
Cooler: Zalman CPNS-9500 AM2 Version
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=373502
Mobo: Asus M2N32-SLI, you can same some money if you don't want/need SLI by going with an Asus M2N Deluxe
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813131011
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813131013
Ram: OCZ 2gb Platinum DDR-800
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820227030
GPU: eVGA 7900 GT CO
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130281
PSU: Aerocool 600watt Zerodba
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817331002
 
You might want to wait just a little bit for DX10 cards to come out. Nvidia's next gpu is supposedly dual-core.
 
that is a nice setup, i dont think i will need SLi, dont game that hardcore
What about the phycis's chip? they worth it??
 
maverick777 said:
well, you're in the same boat as many people here. If you're going to stick with AMD then going AM2 is a must IMO. I'm fixing to build my first rig at the end of the month as well. This is the shortlist that I've come up with.

CPU: AM2 4000+ X2 (not out yet)
Cooler: Zalman CPNS-9500 AM2 Version
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=373502
Mobo: Asus M2N32-SLI, you can same some money if you don't want/need SLI by going with an Asus M2N Deluxe
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813131011
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16813131013
Ram: OCZ 2gb Platinum DDR-800
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16820227030
GPU: eVGA 7900 GT CO
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130281
PSU: Aerocool 600watt Zerodba
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16817331002
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I like that setup, but when will the Am2 be out? And i am thinking of going ATi for graphics, can you give idea's for both Nvidia/ATi
Card that will handle Farcry and WOW Nicely
 
Monarch has them listed with a 6/30 ETA. The 4200+ and 4400+ are out right now, but I don't know if that will fit within you budget. Go with the regular Asus M2N if you don't need SLI that will save you ~$80. The physics card isn't worth it right now, because there aren't very many games that use it right now. The new ghost recon is the only game I know of that uses it, and even then all it does is make the explosions look a little nicer. Certainly not worth the price tag. If you want to stick with ATI I'd recommend an x1900xt. It costs about the same as a 7900GT if you get the 256mb version. I'd also recommend getting a zalman VF-900 VGA cooler or an Arctic Cooling Accelero X2, because the stock one is pretty loud. Both the 7900GT and x1900xt will run Farcry and WoW with no problems (1600x1200 with max details).
 
maverick777 said:
Monarch has them listed with a 6/30 ETA. The 4200+ and 4400+ are out right now, but I don't know if that will fit within you budget. Go with the regular Asus M2N if you don't need SLI that will save you ~$80. The physics card isn't worth it right now, because there aren't very many games that use it right now. The new ghost recon is the only game I know of that uses it, and even then all it does is make the explosions look a little nicer. Certainly not worth the price tag. If you want to stick with ATI I'd recommend an x1900xt. It costs about the same as a 7900GT if you get the 256mb version. I'd also recommend getting a zalman VF-900 VGA cooler or an Arctic Cooling Accelero X2, because the stock one is pretty loud. Both the 7900GT and x1900xt will run Farcry and WoW with no problems (1600x1200 with max details).
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Ok, thanks for the info
 
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