Hey everyone, first time posting here. read around and saw some helpful posts for people so I decided to register and ask here ^_^
Sorry for the long post, I'm pretty lost.
So Here is my current system:
- Asus A8N-E nForce4 BIOS revision 1005
- 1gig of DDR RAM
- MSI ATI x800XL 256mb 256-bit
- AMD Athlon 64 3500+ 2.2ghz
- Raidmax atx12v 420w (came with the case)
I've had this system since October 2005.
I have decided to finally upgrade my Video card, and decided on an 8800gt after reading all the reviews I could. I found it on Tigerd*rect.com for $159 after rebate, and had a $50 gift card to TD so all in all the 8800gt cost me $115. I decided on this over the HD3870 that was the same price.
My problems:
1.) I do not think my PSU can handle the new vid card.
2.) I heard that my 3500+ will severely bottleneck the 8800GT.
3.) If I replace my processor, I might as well replace my mobo as well I guess, maybe one that supports SLI?
4.) If I get a DDR2 mobo, I'll need to get DDR2 RAM, my A8N-E only supports DDR
So basically, I have VERY limited money. I have about $350 to spend on the mobo, RAM, PSU and processor. I'm not even sure if thats possible.
1.) I am looking for the best SLI capable PSU for cheap (at least 500w)
2.) I am looking for the best SLI capable mobo thats compatible with 8800gt for cheap
3.) I am looking for a decent processor (maybe C2D?) that falls in that price range. (Ever since my first computer i have had AMD. Would I get better price to perfoamnce with Intel?)
Sorry for the crazy long post, and about whining for help. I just don't know what to get, or whats compatible with each other. My current rig I got off IBuyPower, so I didn't have to make sure everything was compatible, they did that for me.
ANY help would be appreciated!!!
~xRome
Sorry for the long post, I'm pretty lost.
So Here is my current system:
- Asus A8N-E nForce4 BIOS revision 1005
- 1gig of DDR RAM
- MSI ATI x800XL 256mb 256-bit
- AMD Athlon 64 3500+ 2.2ghz
- Raidmax atx12v 420w (came with the case)
I've had this system since October 2005.
I have decided to finally upgrade my Video card, and decided on an 8800gt after reading all the reviews I could. I found it on Tigerd*rect.com for $159 after rebate, and had a $50 gift card to TD so all in all the 8800gt cost me $115. I decided on this over the HD3870 that was the same price.
My problems:
1.) I do not think my PSU can handle the new vid card.
2.) I heard that my 3500+ will severely bottleneck the 8800GT.
3.) If I replace my processor, I might as well replace my mobo as well I guess, maybe one that supports SLI?
4.) If I get a DDR2 mobo, I'll need to get DDR2 RAM, my A8N-E only supports DDR
So basically, I have VERY limited money. I have about $350 to spend on the mobo, RAM, PSU and processor. I'm not even sure if thats possible.
1.) I am looking for the best SLI capable PSU for cheap (at least 500w)
2.) I am looking for the best SLI capable mobo thats compatible with 8800gt for cheap
3.) I am looking for a decent processor (maybe C2D?) that falls in that price range. (Ever since my first computer i have had AMD. Would I get better price to perfoamnce with Intel?)
Sorry for the crazy long post, and about whining for help. I just don't know what to get, or whats compatible with each other. My current rig I got off IBuyPower, so I didn't have to make sure everything was compatible, they did that for me.
ANY help would be appreciated!!!
~xRome