socket939 upgrade or budget p35 setup

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wheelsx45

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I have a q6600 system, but I want to also upgrade my asus a8n sli deluxe 939, 3500, 1gb ddr400, 6800gt. My upgrade budget max is $300. This is for a casual gamer, just be able to play newer games, doest need max settings or anything. Is there any changes youd recommend?

Here is what I was thinking:

Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16814102075
Ram
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16820145440
Processor
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16819103543
Is manchester and toledo core have a big difference?

Should I save my cash and build a budget ($800) p35 dual core system, or will this upgrade help alot?
 
X1950Pro, Corsair VS 1GB DDR400, and an X2 4200+... good choices. Since this is a secondary system, I'd go with this upgrade instead of spending more. The killer in that list is the RAM... see if you can find some used sticks instead, at the FS/FT forum.

I've read reports of those OEM 4200 Manchesters doing 2.8Ghz on stock voltage. Make sure you have a good HSF for that OC, though. If you need one, the Freezer 64 Pro is $20 and works well.
 
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