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Well folks, I think its time for me to upgrade my computer and I need some help.

XyresXyres Registered User regular
edited April 2010 in Moe's Stupid Technology Tavern
Particularly my video card and my CPU. Before i get started i warn you i am not very savy with upgrading or what works best with what. I know what i need to but i have not been up to date in a while. Always a gamer never the tech.


For my CPU i have AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core Processor 3800+. From what i see under my device manager it seems like i have two of those.

And for my video card i have a GeForce 6800 GS.

Now I am looking to replace these two with something that will last a while and provide me with the ability to play games on med-high or high but all for a fair price. Any help or opinions would be great, and I am also able to buy from sites like tigerD or newegg. Thanks!

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  • EliteLamerEliteLamer __BANNED USERS regular
    edited April 2010
    As far as I can tell all new quad cores are AM3

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  • XyresXyres Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    EliteLamer wrote: »
    As far as I can tell all new quad cores are AM3

    Could you elaborate a bit on what this means?

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  • EliteLamerEliteLamer __BANNED USERS regular
    edited April 2010
    Xyres wrote: »
    EliteLamer wrote: »
    As far as I can tell all new quad cores are AM3

    Could you elaborate a bit on what this means?

    The new cpus will not fit into your motherbored. Somtimes they will make newer cpus that will fit in older slots. I am looking for something like that but the closest slot I have found is AM2+

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  • EliteLamerEliteLamer __BANNED USERS regular
    edited April 2010
    Socket AM22010340343 50001028 1051720996 (1)
    Socket AM2+2010340343 50001028 1051733662 (7)
    Socket AM32010340343 50001028 1051746439 (26)

    Everything seems to be mostly AM3 slot. If you have an AM2+ slot then you could get a triple core.

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  • EliteLamerEliteLamer __BANNED USERS regular
    edited April 2010
    I would get this if you do indeed have AM2+ slot...

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103286

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  • XyresXyres Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    EliteLamer wrote: »
    Xyres wrote: »
    EliteLamer wrote: »
    As far as I can tell all new quad cores are AM3

    Could you elaborate a bit on what this means?

    The new cpus will not fit into your motherbored. Somtimes they will make newer cpus that will fit in older slots. I am looking for something like that but the closest slot I have found is AM2+

    Alright, so this would mean that i need a new motherboard? Well let me recap on what i need then. :P


    Motherboard
    CPU
    Video Card

    Is there any other new things that would require replacements of the old ones? And also do you have any recommendations for those items on my list?

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  • EliteLamerEliteLamer __BANNED USERS regular
    edited April 2010
    Xyres wrote: »
    EliteLamer wrote: »
    Xyres wrote: »
    EliteLamer wrote: »
    As far as I can tell all new quad cores are AM3

    Could you elaborate a bit on what this means?

    The new cpus will not fit into your motherbored. Somtimes they will make newer cpus that will fit in older slots. I am looking for something like that but the closest slot I have found is AM2+

    Alright, so this would mean that i need a new motherboard? Well let me recap on what i need then. :P


    Motherboard
    CPU
    Video Card

    Is there any other new things that would require replacements of the old ones? And also do you have any recommendations for those items on my list?


    Not really but I am kinda a nut. When I start an upgrade like that I usually up the power supply and get new drives that support sATA.

    What is your price range?

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  • XyresXyres Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    Well I am not hoping to go over the 300$ range not including taxes and all that jazz.

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  • EliteLamerEliteLamer __BANNED USERS regular
    edited April 2010
    I forgot with a new mobo and cpu you prob want DDR3... Maybe I am going about this all wrong though and someone can suggest an upgrade replacing less parts?

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  • XyresXyres Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    EliteLamer wrote: »
    I forgot with a new mobo and cpu you prob want DDR3... Maybe I am going about this all wrong though and someone can suggest an upgrade replacing less parts?

    By what you are saying it sounds like it might just be best to get a new computer or something. :P

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  • EliteLamerEliteLamer __BANNED USERS regular
    edited April 2010
    You could throw a 6000+ AMD cpu in there.. Max the ram out and a new video card.

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  • EliteLamerEliteLamer __BANNED USERS regular
    edited April 2010
    Find out if you have an AM2+ mobo.. Then you can do it under 300 for sure.

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  • XyresXyres Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    EliteLamer wrote: »
    Find out if you have an AM2+ mobo.. Then you can do it under 300 for sure.

    I am not too sure how to identify if it is AM2 compatible but i have a ASUS A8V-E SE motherboard.

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  • EliteLamerEliteLamer __BANNED USERS regular
    edited April 2010
    Xyres wrote: »
    EliteLamer wrote: »
    Find out if you have an AM2+ mobo.. Then you can do it under 300 for sure.

    I am not too sure how to identify if it is AM2 compatible but i have a ASUS A8V-E SE motherboard.

    That is old.. Old..

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  • XyresXyres Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    Yeah, this computer as built 4-5 years ago i believe. I can't quite remember.

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  • EliteLamerEliteLamer __BANNED USERS regular
    edited April 2010
    Xyres wrote: »
    Yeah, this computer as built 4-5 years ago i believe. I can't quite remember.

    Not sure how to keep you in the 300 dollar range for a future proof mid range gaming rig. Even going AMD and ATI. Having to get a new mobo and ram is killer.

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  • XyresXyres Registered User regular
    edited April 2010
    EliteLamer wrote: »
    Xyres wrote: »
    Yeah, this computer as built 4-5 years ago i believe. I can't quite remember.

    Not sure how to keep you in the 300 dollar range for a future proof mid range gaming rig. Even going AMD and ATI. Having to get a new mobo and ram is killer.

    Alright well for a moment lets just say I don't have a price range. What would i get to make my computer run well without it costing me a ridiculous amount and how much would it cost?

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  • EliteLamerEliteLamer __BANNED USERS regular
    edited April 2010
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    ASUS M4A77TD AM3 AMD 770 ATX AMD Motherboard

    ASUS M4A77TD AM3 AMD 770 ATX AMD Motherboard - Retail
    Model #:M4A77TD
    Item #:N82E16813131603
    Return Policy:Standard Return Policy
    In Stock

    $84.99 $84.99
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    MSI R5770 Hawk Radeon HD 5770 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card

    MSI R5770 Hawk Radeon HD 5770 1GB 128-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card - Retail
    Model #:R5770 Hawk
    Item #:N82E16814127490
    Return Policy:VGA Standard Return Policy
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    Mail in Rebate14-127-490

    $179.99 -$5.00 Instant $174.99
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    AMD Athlon II X4 620 Propus 2.6GHz Socket AM3 95W Quad-Core Processor Model ADX620WFGIBOX

    AMD Athlon II X4 620 Propus 2.6GHz Socket AM3 95W Quad-Core Processor Model ADX620WFGIBOX - Retail
    Model #:ADX620WFGIBOX
    Item #:N82E16819103706
    Return Policy:CPU Replacement Only Return Policy
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    $99.99 $99.99
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    A-DATA 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model AD3U1333B2G9-DRH

    A-DATA 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model AD3U1333B2G9-DRH - Retail
    Model #:AD3U1333B2G9-DRH
    Item #:N82E16820211364
    Return Policy:Memory Standard Return Policy
    In Stock

    $98.99 -$5.00 Instant $93.99
    Subtotal: $453.96

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  • EliteLamerEliteLamer __BANNED USERS regular
    edited April 2010
    Eh too much.. Im doing it wrong.

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