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Computer Upgrade Help Please
Name: ShoolPark Date: December 26, 2004 at 18:21:33 Pacific OS: Windows XP CPU/Ram: AMD Athlon 2200+ 1.8GHz /
Comment:
Hello all, I am upgrading my computer, and I already have a few things in mind but I'm not sure what to do, being my budget is under 400 dollars. I want to upgrade my motherboard and processor, and perhaps RAM so I can run the new wave of games (such as Half-Life 2) smoothly. I am thinking about getting either the AMD Athlon64 3000+ or the 3200+. As for motherboards, I'm not sure what's good and I would appreciate a suggestion. Perhaps just a good brand name would be helpful. As for RAM, how is 1GB of PC3200? All help is greatly appreciated.
I'm running: AMD Athlon 2200+ 1.8GHz 512MB RAM GeForce 5900XT Windows XP
Name: soydav Date: December 26, 2004 at 19:03:36 Pacific
Reply:
fot the motherboard i suggest ->Chaintech VNF3-250 Socket 754 ATX Motherboard which would worker just fine with a AMD Athlon 64 3000+ Processor. About the RAM i think that would be a great choice 1gb of pc3200, ;-).
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Response Number 2
Name: indigian Date: December 27, 2004 at 05:21:00 Pacific
Name: lister Date: December 27, 2004 at 05:21:50 Pacific
Reply:
I always choose the MSI or ASUS motherboard brands as they are a recognized make and are very reliable, also have a good technical help record. i would also goe for the Athlon 3200+ on the Socket 939 as they have more potential than the 754's.
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