trying to find the weakest link in the system..

Discussion in 'New Build / Upgrade Advice' started by SpeedDemon608, Jun 28, 2005.

  1. SpeedDemon608

    SpeedDemon608 Geek Trainee

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    ok so im looking to somewhat major upgrade my computer
    and im not sure exactly what specs are noramlly listed but ill list what i think is the major stuff

    none of this is overclocked or modded

    dell dimension 4400
    windows xp
    intel d845pt motherboard (not supported anymore by intel i believe)
    p4 processor
    768 ddr dim ram (just added a 512)
    30 gb western digital master hardrive, 120 gb seagate slave
    no known sound card
    geforce 6200 graphics card (just bought for 180 at best buy, so can return if needed)

    thats really all i can think of for now, any thoughts? im mainly just looking for a halfway decent gaming machine, not looking to spend all that much
     
  2. ninja fetus

    ninja fetus I'm a thugged out gangsta

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    180 for the 6200 is a TOTAL RIP OFF. Best Buy is for people that have fat wallets and fear selection, with that price you can get a 6600GT.

    www.newegg.com best, or near best prices and best customer service I've come across

    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814130220
    check that out. You'll even get money back for a HUGE performance increase! How about that?
     
  3. zRoCkIsAdDiCtInG

    zRoCkIsAdDiCtInG HWF Guitar Freak

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    yeah you got ripped off man, even like a BFG 6600GT fits into that account if you get it from a good store, can you turn it back into the store? got a receipt?

    also for a gaming machine, you save money and get more performance if you choose AMD, but since you're an intel guy i wont complain haha
     
  4. SpeedDemon608

    SpeedDemon608 Geek Trainee

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    yeah ive decided im going to return it. and upon discussion with a more experienced technological friend of mine ive decided to just make my very first own computer, hooray
     
  5. zRoCkIsAdDiCtInG

    zRoCkIsAdDiCtInG HWF Guitar Freak

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    you wont regret the money you'll save
     
  6. Addis

    Addis The King

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    Its much more satisfying to build your own. Gives you a better understanding about how your computer works.
     

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