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OK this is the deal. I have a Dell dimension 4600 right now. It has a P4 2.4 Ghz processor. 1024 pc3200 DDR, FX 5200 w/128Meg ram.
I am going to be upgrading my video card to a 6800 GT OC in about 2 weeks but to do so I will need a larger power supply. Only found one place that makes power supplies for Dells and a 450 watt will run me $150+.
As of now I do not have a PCI-E slot so what I would like to know is where is a good place to find bare bones systems and what are some things to look for. I could strip my Dell if needed "CDRW, DVDR, RAM, Hard drives and processor if needed" or should I build a gaming rig and keep the Dell as is for other stuff "dvd or cd burns, email...." and network the two together and use a 2 pc to 1 monitor cable???.
I'm going to have between $800 and $1000 to work with.
I have always had Intel processors but I see AMD is a little cheaper, due I dare try one?
Also I have Win XP home that came with my Dell. Can I use that in another pc?
I only use my pc for online gaming and a little web surfing.
Thanks
P.S. Because this deals with a few topics maybe there should be a "Building a pc" forum :stickout:
OK this is the deal. I have a Dell dimension 4600 right now. It has a P4 2.4 Ghz processor. 1024 pc3200 DDR, FX 5200 w/128Meg ram.
I am going to be upgrading my video card to a 6800 GT OC in about 2 weeks but to do so I will need a larger power supply. Only found one place that makes power supplies for Dells and a 450 watt will run me $150+.
As of now I do not have a PCI-E slot so what I would like to know is where is a good place to find bare bones systems and what are some things to look for. I could strip my Dell if needed "CDRW, DVDR, RAM, Hard drives and processor if needed" or should I build a gaming rig and keep the Dell as is for other stuff "dvd or cd burns, email...." and network the two together and use a 2 pc to 1 monitor cable???.
I'm going to have between $800 and $1000 to work with.
I have always had Intel processors but I see AMD is a little cheaper, due I dare try one?
Also I have Win XP home that came with my Dell. Can I use that in another pc?
I only use my pc for online gaming and a little web surfing.
Thanks
P.S. Because this deals with a few topics maybe there should be a "Building a pc" forum :stickout: