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Need some advice on these pc parts.

Discussion in 'Processors and Motherboards' started by egg, Jun 18, 2006.

  1. egg Newcomer, in training

    Well I'm a noobie and after hours of research, I think I finally have all the parts I need (to play css and hl2 on max). Here it goes:

    -Power Supply
    -Video Card
    -Ram
    -Processor
    -Motherboard
    -Case Cooler
    -CPU Cooler

    I'm about 99% sure these are all compatible. My question is, will I be able to run games like CSS on relatively high settings and still be able to use my comp for Flash MX/Photoshop cs2/etc? How do you overclock my processor and what would I need to keep it from overheating? Thanks guys. :D
    egg, Jun 18, 2006
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  2. iss TechSpot Chancellor Posts: 2,896

    I would get an Antec PSU. and 480 Watts would be the starting point.
    iss, Jun 18, 2006
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  3. egg Newcomer, in training

    Looks alright apart from the psu though?
    egg, Jun 18, 2006
    #3

  4. iss TechSpot Chancellor Posts: 2,896

    The setup you listed should be adequate for your stated purposes. if it were me and I were upgrading I would be going with Intel's new Conroe and a 965 chipset.
    iss, Jun 18, 2006
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  5. egg Newcomer, in training

    Well I'm looking for a budget upgrade. Thanks for your advice. Going to get a 500w antec psu. Thanks. :)
    egg, Jun 18, 2006
    #5

  6. wolfram TechSpot Paladin Posts: 2,605   +9

    Also, I would change the video card too. I would get a Radeon X800XT or something better. The 6800XT is the budget model of the 6800 series.

    However, its all up to you!
    wolfram, Jun 19, 2006
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