Best cheap but effective rig from Best Buy?

Hello every one, I just got a lot of money in giftcards for Best Buy and want to use it to help me upgrade my CPU. I want a new good proccessor, some RAM, and a new motherboard if neccessary to get good quality of the previous two items. I want all of this as cheap as possible, but also effective enough to run pretty much everything on the market at at least medium settings. My DxDiag is in the next post. Ask for any additional info if you need it. Thanks for your time.

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System Information
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Time of this report: 12/25/2010, 18:33:34
Machine name: MOTHERBOARD
Operating System: Windows XP Home Edition (5.1, Build 2600) Service Pack 3 (2600.xpsp_sp3_gdr.100427-1636)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: GBT___
System Model: AWRDACPI
BIOS: Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG
Processor: AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3800+, MMX, 3DNow, ~2.4GHz
Memory: 1024MB RAM
Page File: 706MB used, 1753MB available
Windows Dir: C:WINDOWS
DirectX Version: DirectX 9.0c (4.09.0000.0904)
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
DxDiag Version: 5.03.2600.5512 32bit Unicode

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DxDiag Notes
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DirectX Files Tab: No problems found.
Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Music Tab: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.
Network Tab: No problems found.

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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D: 0/4 (n/a)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (n/a)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)

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Display Devices
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Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GT
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce 9800 GT
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: EnumPCIVEN_10DE&DEV_0605&SUBSYS_0606196E&REV_A2
Display Memory: 1024.0 MB
Current Mode: 1440 x 900 (32 bit) (75Hz)
Monitor: ViewSonic VA1930wm-3
Monitor Max Res: 1440,900
Driver Name: nv4_disp.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.0012.6099 (English)
DDI Version: 9 (or higher)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 10/16/2010 13:55:00, 6359552 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
WHQL Date Stamp: n/a
VDD: n/a
Mini VDD: nv4_mini.sys
Mini VDD Date: 10/16/2010 13:55:00, 9623680 bytes
Device Identifier: {D7B71E3E-4545-11CF-0D6D-0A2603C2CB35}
Vendor ID: 0x10DE
Device ID: 0x0605
SubSys ID: 0x0606196E
Revision ID: 0x00A2
Revision ID: 0x00A2
Video Accel: ModeMPEG2_C ModeMPEG2_D
Deinterlace Caps: {6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YUY2,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(UYVY,YUY2) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(YV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
{6CB69578-7617-4637-91E5-1C02DB810285}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_PixelAdaptive
{335AA36E-7884-43A4-9C91-7F87FAF3E37E}: Format(In/Out)=(NV12,0x3231564e) Frames(Prev/Fwd/Back)=(0,0,0) Caps=VideoProcess_YUV2RGB VideoProcess_StretchX VideoProcess_StretchY DeinterlaceTech_BOBVerticalStretch
Registry: OK
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Enabled
DDraw Test Result: Not run
D3D7 Test Result: Not run
D3D8 Test Result: Not run
D3D9 Test Result: Not run

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Sound Devices
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Description: Realtek HD Audio output
Default Sound Playback: Yes
Default Voice Playback: Yes
Hardware ID: HDAUDIOFUNC_01&VEN_10EC&DEV_0883&SUBSYS_1458E601&REV_1000
Manufacturer ID: 1
Product ID: 100
Type: WDM
Driver Name: RtkHDAud.sys
Driver Version: 5.10.0000.6257 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
Date and Size: 11/30/2010 17:06:04, 6261352 bytes
Other Files:
Driver Provider: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
HW Accel Level: Full
Cap Flags: 0xF5F
Min/Max Sample Rate: 8000, 192000
Static/Strm HW Mix Bufs: 33, 32
Static/Strm HW 3D Bufs: 33, 32
HW Memory: 0
Voice Management: No
EAX(tm) 2.0 Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
I3DL2(tm) Listen/Src: Yes, Yes
Sensaura(tm) ZoomFX(tm): No
Registry: OK
Sound Test Result: Not run

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Sound Capture Devices
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Description: Realtek HD Audio Input
Default Sound Capture: Yes
Default Voice Capture: Yes
Driver Name: RtkHDAud.sys
Driver Version: 5.10.0000.6257 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Date and Size: 11/30/2010 17:06:04, 6261352 bytes
Cap Flags: 0x41
Format Flags: 0xFFF

Description: Realtek HD Digital input
Default Sound Capture: No
Default Voice Capture: No
Driver Name: RtkHDAud.sys
Driver Version: 5.10.0000.6257 (English)
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Date and Size: 11/30/2010 17:06:04, 6261352 bytes
Cap Flags: 0x41
Format Flags: 0xFFF

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DirectMusic
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DLS Path: C:WINDOWSSYSTEM32driversGM.DLS
DLS Version: 1.00.0016.0002
Acceleration: n/a
Ports: Microsoft Synthesizer, Software (Not Kernel Mode), Output, DLS, Internal, Default Port
Microsoft MIDI Mapper [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
Microsoft GS Wavetable SW Synth [Emulated], Hardware (Not Kernel Mode), Output, No DLS, Internal
Registry: OK
Test Result: Not run

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DirectInput Devices
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Device Name: Mouse
Attached: 1
Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: Keyboard
Attached: 1
Controller ID: n/a
Vendor/Product ID: n/a
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: Saitek Magic Hotkey Device
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x06A3, 0x5081
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: USB Keyboard
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x05AF, 0x0802
FF Driver: n/a

Device Name: USB Keyboard
Attached: 1
Controller ID: 0x0
Vendor/Product ID: 0x05AF, 0x0802
FF Driver: n/a

Poll w/ Interrupt: No
Registry: OK

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USB Devices
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+ USB Root Hub
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x10DE, 0x026D
| Matching Device ID: usbroot_hub
| Service: usbhub
| Driver: usbhub.sys, 4/13/2008 13:45:37, 59520 bytes
| Driver: usbd.sys, 8/4/2004 07:00:00, 4736 bytes
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+-+ Razer Diamondback
| | Vendor/Product ID: 0x1532, 0x0001
| | Location: Razer 1600dpi Mouse
| | Matching Device ID: usbvid_1532&pid_0001
| | Lower Filters: Razerlow
| | Service: HidUsb
| | Driver: hidusb.sys, 4/13/2008 09:45:28, 10368 bytes
| | Driver: hid****sys, 4/13/2008 09:45:26, 36864 bytes
| | Driver: hidparse.sys, 4/13/2008 09:45:22, 24960 bytes
| | Driver: hid.dll, 4/13/2008 19:11:54, 20992 bytes
| | Driver: Razerlow.sys, 4/25/2005 01:43:58, 13225 bytes
| |
| +-+ HID-compliant mouse
| | | Vendor/Product ID: 0x1532, 0x0001
| | | Matching Device ID: hid_device_system_mouse
| | | Service: mouhid
| | | Driver: mou****sys, 4/13/2008 13:39:47, 23040 bytes
| | | Driver: mouhid.sys, 8/17/2001 16:48:00, 12160 bytes

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Gameport Devices
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PS/2 Devices
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+ HID Keyboard Device
| Matching Device ID: hid_device_system_keyboard
| Service: kbdhid
| Driver: kbdhid.sys, 4/13/2008 13:39:48, 14592 bytes
| Driver: kbd****sys, 4/13/2008 13:39:47, 24576 bytes
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+ HID Keyboard Device
| Vendor/Product ID: 0x05AF, 0x0802
| Matching Device ID: hid_device_system_keyboard
| Service: kbdhid
| Driver: kbdhid.sys, 4/13/2008 13:39:48, 14592 bytes
| Driver: kbd****sys, 4/13/2008 13:39:47, 24576 bytes
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+ Terminal Server Keyboard Driver
| Matching Device ID: rootrdp_kbd
| Upper Filters: kbd****br />| Service: TermDD
| Driver: termdd.sys, 4/13/2008 19:13:20, 40840 bytes
| Driver: kbd****sys, 4/13/2008 13:39:47, 24576 bytes
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+ HID-compliant mouse
| Matching Device ID: hid_device_system_mouse
| Service: mouhid
| Driver: mou****sys, 4/13/2008 13:39:47, 23040 bytes
| Driver: mouhid.sys, 8/17/2001 16:48:00, 12160 bytes
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+ Terminal Server Mouse Driver
| Matching Device ID: rootrdp_mou
| Upper Filters: mou****br />| Service: TermDD
| Driver: termdd.sys, 4/13/2008 19:13:20, 40840 bytes
| Driver: mou****sys, 4/13/2008 13:39:47, 23040 bytes

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DirectPlay Service Providers
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DirectPlay8 Modem Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.5512)
DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.5512)
DirectPlay8 IPX Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.5512)
DirectPlay8 TCP/IP Service Provider - Registry: OK, File: dpnet.dll (5.03.2600.5512)
Internet TCP/IP Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpwsockx.dll (5.03.2600.5512)
IPX Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpwsockx.dll (5.03.2600.5512)
Modem Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpmodemx.dll (5.03.2600.5512)
Serial Connection For DirectPlay - Registry: OK, File: dpmodemx.dll (5.03.2600.5512)

DirectPlay Voice Wizard Tests: Full Duplex: Not run, Half Duplex: Not run, Mic: Not run
DirectPlay Test Result: Not run
Registry: OK

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DirectPlay Adapters
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DirectPlay8 Modem Service Provider: Standard 56000 bps Modem #2
DirectPlay8 Modem Service Provider: Standard 56000 bps Modem
DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider: COM1
DirectPlay8 Serial Service Provider: COM2
DirectPlay8 TCP/IP Service Provider: Local Area Connection 2 - IPv4 -



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Disk & DVD/CD-ROM Drives
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Drive: C:
Free Space: 35.3 GB
Total Space: 152.6 GB
File System: NTFS
Model: ST3160812A

Drive: D:
Model: BENQ DVD LS DW1655
Driver: c:windowssystem32driverscdrom.sys, 5.01.2600.5512 (English), 4/13/2008 13:40:46, 62976 bytes

Drive: E:
Model: CD-RW CDR-9V52
Driver: c:windowssystem32driverscdrom.sys, 5.01.2600.5512 (English), 4/13/2008 13:40:46, 62976 bytes

You have an old processor, if you want to upgrade it, you will also need a new motherboard. It all depends on how much you have to spend.

Like I said, just give me the cheapest rig that can play all games on at least medium preferably from best buy. I figured I would need a new motherboard. Thanks for confiming it.

bump

Any idea on how much you are willing to spend? A budget always helps when shopping for a PC.

Alright, I'd like to stay within the 150-200 dollar range. But of course it will probably go over.

Alright, I'd like to stay within the 150-200 dollar range. But of course it will probably go over.

sirkoady

Thank you very much. This looks like what I was looking for. I'll leave this up for a few more people to comment on and add too. Thanks again. Btw, my inspiration to upgrade my CPU came from a mod for Battlefeild 2 called, Project Reality. Such a great mod I just had to be able to play it smoothly. Ever heard of it?

Thank you very much. This looks like what I was looking for. I'll leave this up for a few more people to comment on and add too. Thanks again. Btw, my inspiration to upgrade my CPU came from a mod for Battlefeild 2 called, Project Reality. Such a great mod I just had to be able to play it smoothly. Ever heard of it?

sirkoady

Anyways, glad I could help. Enjoy your updated PC!

Alright I'll definantly have to try that out. heard about that a WHILE ago before it was done. And yes I love mods haha. PR accually came out with a new update last week I think it was. Really shaping up to be incredible. I can't even imagine what that mod is going to acheive when they hit version 1.0. There at .95 right now. If you ever get back into Project Reality let me know, we could squad up. That is if you don't mind the fact I don't have a mike and have horrible aim. I'm only good for suppresive fire really. Well thanks again for the help.