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[Help] Upgrade to a Dual-Core system
BlueDestiny
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Seeing as how dual-core and up CPU's are becoming mandatory for gaming these days, I'd like to bring my aging desktop into the modern age. My budget is (ideally) 300 dollars, give or take a hundred at most.
My current computer contains:
CPU
RAM
MOTHERBOARD
PSU
VIDEO CARD
HDD
..with a basic Soundblaster audio card and some third-party wireless card. All this is running Windows XP.
I know I'll have to replace the motherboard (and by extension, the RAM) but I was hoping to keep the power supply and video card. Basically, any advice on what I should replace and brands/models to look for would be greatly appreciated.
My current computer contains:
CPU
RAM
MOTHERBOARD
PSU
VIDEO CARD
HDD
..with a basic Soundblaster audio card and some third-party wireless card. All this is running Windows XP.
I know I'll have to replace the motherboard (and by extension, the RAM) but I was hoping to keep the power supply and video card. Basically, any advice on what I should replace and brands/models to look for would be greatly appreciated.
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With memory you want to stick to known brands: Crucial, Kingston, OCZ, Mushkin, G.Skill, etc. AMD will give you more bang for your buck with regards to processors. Motherboards are a lot about personal preference, anymore (I prefer Asus, personally) but you sorta get what you pay for. The BIOS board doesn't have a whole lot of upgradability, but it will be fine as a starting board.