saywhuut

Guys I just dont think i can afford a core 2 upgrade system, can i get something dual core (hopefully nothing less than amd x2 4000+) with, 2gb ram/mobo/hdd bigger than 160gb for less than 300??

thanks for your help

wire

Here you go. Once you get the $30 rebate, you're right at $300.

E7200
Crucial Ballistix 2GB
Gigabyte DS3L
WD 160GB HD

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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16819116036

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16813128059

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820134031

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835186134

Add OEM OS of your choice.



edit: Sorry, didn't see the hdd part. I'll try again

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You can do a Core 2 build for that price.

E2180
Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L
Super Talent 800mhz 2x1gb kit
Seagate Barracuda 250gb ST3250310AS
Total: $258 before taxes and shipping

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If you live in a state that has Frys, go check out their combo deals. I got the very best AMD dual, a mobo, and 1 GB of PC8000 ddr2 for 230$, and that was months ago. I see deals up there these days that are insane!!

If you're an overclocker, get a cheap AMD BE series (LOW WATT or Black) and OC it to the moon. Or get one of those uber overclocking pentium dual cores like the 2180.

Shop around, post some links and I'll let you know if they are good deals. I always suggest AMD first because I like to support the little guy and pump up the competition. After all if AMD had never come around we would be OCing our NetBurst or some other single core, hot, power hungry garbage.

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dralb

Wow, the hdd is HUGE


As you can see, it can be done. Any of the E2xxx CPU's is a good choice and the DS3L is good as well. Keep in mind, you can find great deals used. I sold a DS3L, E2140 (that can OC to 3.5) and 2x1gb ballistix for $160 a month or so ago. Just be patient and take the deals where you find them.

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saywhuut

forgot to mention i need a GPU also so ill have to suck it up and spend another 100 bucks or so..what's the best budget card to handle 1680x1050 on my dell 22 in? i know it can be done im using 7800gs agp and its surviving at those resolutions on a fine tuned PC. Should i go after the 8600gt??

-Inferno

you can get that same RAM @ tigerdirect for $20

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...CODE=WEM1610CA

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You can get an 8800GTS 320MB for 100$.... That's about twice as good as an 8600.

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HD3850 By VisionTek is only 110$ right now.

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