Hello everyone... I need some advice/help on some main parts for a new built. Basically, my nephew's P4 AGP video card die out. I dont wamt to buy another agp card. Instead i want a new built, i can reused some of the parts, but i need help picking out the main compnents. Tell me what do you think about these parts. i just want him to have something to used for a while. CPU: AMD 64 X2 6000 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103272 MEMORY: CORSAIR 4GB (2 x 2GB)DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145184 VIDEO CARD: MSI N9600GT 512M OC GeForce 9600 GT 512MB http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127333 Now i need help chosing a motherboard and a power supply..that works well with these components. can anyone give me some input?? thank you ..
This is a much more powerful graphics card for very little extra: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102803 The CPU is fine, it's not the fastest out there by any means, but it's cheap. As for the motherboard and PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817371005 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128335
Thank you Sammorris for the info. So it'll be: CPU: AMD 64 X2 6000 MEMORY: CORSAIR 4GB (2 x 2GB)DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit MOTHERBOARD: GIGABYTE GA-MA78G-DS3H AM2+/AM2 AMD 780G PSU: Antec earthwatts EA380 380W ATX12V v2.0 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC Power Supply VIDEO: SAPPHIRE 100265L Radeon HD 4830 512MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Sammorris, before i make the purchase, i have 2 questions 1. Regarding the power suppy, do you think this Antec 380W unit is enough to run this video card ( or perhaps a evga 9600gt SSC), a dvd rom and 2 HD and 3 fans? 2. Since you mention that is video is a bit more powerful than the 9600gt. i want to know you opion. my own system is a q6600 with a evga 9600gt SSC. Since this is my buy, which video is a better one, should i keep my current 9600gt or should i take this Saphire and give my nephew the evga 9600gt? thank you sammorris
The HD4830 is around the region of 40-50% faster than the 9600GT. Get the 4830, and fob your nephew off with the 9600... ;-) I run a similar system with that same power supply, so I know it is sufficient.
thanks for all the info sammorris... by the way.. i have a asus p5k-e motherboard for my q6600, i shouldn't have any trouble running the radeon hd 4830. right..? orders are in... smoke
