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[Aj6627]

Mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131096

Processor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103751

RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820220144

Video Card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102714

I am planning on using money I get from work, Christmas money, birthday money(in Jan.) and, if I need more, then money from my tax refunds.

What do you guys(and gals) think?

EDIT: this is to rebuild my PC, not build a new one. I already have HDDs, Vista Ultimate, and XP MCE 2005.

[Aj6627]

Mobo: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813131096

Processor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819103751

RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820220144

Video Card: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102714

I am planning on using money I get from work, Christmas money, birthday money(in Jan.) and, if I need more, then money from my tax refunds.

What do you guys(and gals) think?

EDIT: this is to rebuild my PC, not build a new one. I already have HDDs, Vista Ultimate, and XP MCE 2005.

[MeloniesHomeboy]

Heres what I say, if ur gonna spend more money on anything, spend it on ur video card and get a 8800GT, it outperforms the 8800GTS 320mb and 640mb card in most cases and its only 250. Also, I used to be a AMD guy but Intel is where its at these days apparently.

[Aj6627]

This is the thing: I'm not looking to spend a LOT of money. Intels are a lot more expensive that AMD processors. I have a C2D in my laptop, and it is good for converting video and stuff, but I think I can get similar performance out of the Athlon 64 X2.

Also, about the video card. I'm looking for one that is under $200 and can get the job done. With the rebate, that one is ~$160. That's a good price for me.

Oh. I'm happy playing at 1028x768 or 1280x1024. I'm not into uber-high graphics settings. I'm more into gameplay than a game looking as good as it could.

[MeloniesHomeboy]

If thats the case the only thing id change is the brand, go with EVGA for better customer support and their step up program. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814130286

[Aj6627]

Ok. That has free shipping too.

The only reason I chose XFX was because that's what my current card is.(6800GS/XT AGP)

I haven't had any problems with it.

I've heard good things about EVGA too, so that should be fine.

[MeloniesHomeboy]

XFX is good too, but you linked me to a MSI card lol.

[Aj6627]

Damn. I must have gotten the wrong link.

I thought I was under the XFX section on newegg.

[Aj6627]

Update: I'll be getting a Radeon 3850 instead of the 8600GTS.

[MeloniesHomeboy]

Good call, I saw some benchies and it outperforms the GTS in most games. The only downside is ATI drivers, bleh.