computer upgrade

[thephilosophizer]

Good find on the 9600, I'd go with that.

[cortez]

hi guys
i have been doing some researching of my own and i came with this:
intel DG33FBC motherboard intel G33 chipset
nvidia gf graphic card 8500GT pci e(couldnt go with 9600gt)
Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 Conroe 2.4GHz
transcend ddr2 ram 2gb pc5300 667mhz
sony 20x dual layer dvd writer
what do you think?
iam not sure what powersupply should i use,help

[thephilosophizer]

It depends on what you want to use the computer for, but if you want to do any gaming the 8500 is a terrible card. I learned this lesson a long time ago; it is easier to bottleneck your system at the gpu than the cpu. Now if you intend are doing more processor intensive than graphics intensive applications (encryptions, burning dvds etc) than go with the better cpu. Plus, the e6600 is an outdated chip, go with the e6550 or 6750 (170 and 180 respectively) much faster chips for much less money.
Also, you don't hear many people recommending intel boards, and the board you point out has integrated graphics, which you won't need if you are getting a vid card.
I would strongly recommend going with an allendale core chip (e2xxx) it will save you a good amount of money, and they overclock well because of low fsb and high multipliers; and putting the money from the chip into the gfx, you won't regret it.

[EXreaction]

No, I would not go with that. Get a cheaper CPU, DDR2 800 ram, and at least an 8600 GT.

For a power supply, you could go with the 400w Forton.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817104953
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817104952

[thephilosophizer]

An additional question, the important one: what do you intend to primarily use this computer for? Please be specific because different uses lead to different hardware configurations.

[cortez]

Thanks for the update philosopher ,so can you suggest an better motherboard and processor,
about the graphic card is 7300gt a good card if not please suggest a better graphics card( i cannot go with the 9600gt or 8800) and if there is no better one, installing ati 9800se 256mb or a 7300gt 512 or 256 on my old pc,will it do

[ShyguyXPC]

7300GT is crap if its for games...

I wouldn't go for anything less than a 7600GT (256MB) and still be capable of playing many newer games on low to mid settings.

[Keymaker]

Just go with a 8800!

No, no a 9600...

[mighttuss]

am new to this Blog and was hoping I could get someone to help me with a Upgrade to my CPU.I play WOW on line and started noticeing the Grapics Are kinda slow.I went to the site where I like my best Grapics card is in the world.(nvidia)
It says my CPU is very slow.I like to fix this if I could.And please keep in mind,I am a America.So money is kinda hard to get at times.
My computer is a home made.It is a tidelwave mother board made by PcChips.Thank you!
PC.PCCHIPS Web Site
Specifications
ECS
System Model: W30
BIOS Version: American Megatrends Inc. 07.00T


Operating System
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Version: 5.1.2600
Service Pack: 2.0
Location: C:\WINDOWS
PID: 55274-640-1582543-23512
Hot Fix: KB953839


Memory (RAM)
Capacity: 1.25 GB


Processor
AMD Athlon(tm) XP 2200+
Version: x86 Family 6 Model 8 Stepping 0
Speed: 1800 MHz


General Computer Info
System Name: N-96983DB760F34
Domain: MSHOME
Time Zone: Pacific Daylight Time
Connection: Workstation (standalone)
Proxy Server: None
IP Address: 76.177.54.31
IPX Address: Not Enabled


Local Disk
Total Capacity: 206.31 GB
Sum of Hard Disks: (C: F: )
Used: 30.81 GB

Free: 175.50 GB

My Computer Information - Hardware

100% (collecting Memory (RAM) information)
Refresh screen
Local Disk (non-partitioned) IC35L060AVV207-0

(C Capacity - 57.26 GB
Used: 18.91 GB
Free: 38.35 GB

Local Disk (non-partitioned) WD 1600AAJ External USB Device

(F Capacity - 149.05 GB
Used: 11.90 GB
Free: 137.14 GB
Display
Type: Plug and Play Monitor
Color: True Color (32 Bit)
Resolution: 800 x 600
Screen Saver: Active


Modem
Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Lucent Technologies Soft Modem AMR
Driver: Unknown

Modem
Manufacturer: Unknown
Model: Motorola USB Modem
Driver: Unknown

USB Controller
Manufacturer: Silicon Integrated Systems
Model: SiS 7001 PCI to USB Open Host Controller
Driver: usbohci.sys
Tuesday, August 03, 2004
Supported


CD-ROM Drive (D
Manufacturer: (Standard CD-ROM drives)
Model: MAD DOG MD-16XDVD9
Driver: cdrom.sys
Tuesday, August 03, 2004
Supported

CD-ROM Drive (E
Manufacturer: (Standard CD-ROM drives)
Model: JLMS XJ-HD166S
Driver: cdrom.sys
Tuesday, August 03, 2004
Supported


Video Card
Model: NVIDIA GeForce 6600
Driver: nv4_mini.sys
Wednesday, July 20, 2005
Supported


Sound Card
Manufacturer: C-Media
Model: CMI8738/C3DX PCI Audio Device
Driver: cmaudio.sys
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Supported


Network Card
Model: Realtek RTL8169/8110 Family Gigabit Ethernet NIC - Packet Scheduler Miniport
Driver: rtnicxp.sys
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Supported

Floppy Drive (A
Installed

Memory (RAM)
Capacity: 1.25 GB

Printers
Not Installed

[qrs321]

mighttus- start your own thread. It's pointless to add to a several month old thread.