New computer.

[InuTrunks]

Hey guys, It's been while since i've been here. But, I just wanted to say hey!

And that I'm buying a new computer.


Looking to spend about 500$ on MB+CPU+1g DDR400 (2 sticks).

Hm... I dunno if I could do it with that... I should be able to... lets stick with AMD, I've been out of the computer parts area for a LONG time.

[fastcart]

Re: New computer.

I recommend:
http://www.sharkyextreme.com/guides/index.php
http://www.sharkyextreme.com/guides/...le.php/3521496 for recent value ideas.
http://www.sharkyextreme.com/guides/...706_3532056__6 for ram
1GB DDR400 ram $93.99 1gig of really cheap ram.
http://www.pricewatch.com/

You need to decide whether you want to go with a 32bit or 64bit platform tho. I say 32bit myself as games don't really benefit from 64bit yet and cpu+mobo combo would be cheap. But, moving to 64bit allows breathing room to upgrade to Athlon 64 FX when prices drop and future proofs you if you get a PCI Express video card. Maybe you can find a 32bit mobo with pci express though.

[neighbortaru]

Re: New computer.

I recommend http://labs.anandtech.com/

[fastcart]

Re: New computer.

There's http://www.anandtech.com/guides/showdoc.aspx?i=2475 too for a different opinion.

[InuTrunks]

Re: New computer.

Yea, I know of price watch, also, cheap ram is a no go (I had some and then got crucial ram). Also, Please don't think I don't know what I'm doing XD. Haha, /laugh. I've been building computers for awihle, I just havn't been following the tech. trends, and the prices, I guess I could go browse price watch, and hit up newegg/tomshardware guide and see what's out there.

Double Post Edited:
Hum.... I'll read over these, I jumped to fast on my "link reading" and didn't really look at the content below them. haha, silly me.