Dad selling his computer to me for $200

This is how its going to work. i have to get A's and B's in school inorder for him to sell it to me. this is his specs

Processor-
Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 Conroe 1.86GHz 2M shared L2 Cache LGA 775 Processor
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819115005

Motherboard-
Intel BOXDG965WHMKR LGA 775 Intel G965 Express ATX Intel Motherboard
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813121052

Memory-
CORSAIR ValueSelect 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 667 (PC2 5300) Desktop Memory
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145098

Videocard-
PNY VCG76512SAPB GeForce 7600GS 512MB 128-bit GDDR2 AGP 4X/8X Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814133176

PSU-
430W-450W Antec

Case-
Small Case (Old)

Is that a good computer for $200? Also, after buying it for $200, i would have 170 dollars left, should i save it up to get a 8800GTS, or just buy one of those good video cards? (want to max out Cod4 on 1280x1024 with at least 70FPS, 4xAA 4xAF)

yeah it has a pcie x 16

I can either get a 7900GT, or save up for the 8800GTS...

help me, this good enough?

Videocard-
EVGA 320-P2-N811-AR GeForce 8800GTS 320MB 320-bit GDDR3 PCI Express x16 HDCP Video Card
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814130082
$279.99

PSU-
OCZ GameXStream OCZ600GXSSLI ATX12V 600W Power Supply 100 - 240 V CB/CE/CSA/UL/FCC
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341001
$109.99

Case-
COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-WW Black/Silver Aluminum Bezel, SECC Chassis ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?item=N82E16811119077
$49.99

wait for the 8800gt to come out...it should replace the 320mb 8800gts. It should be coming out soonish.Darkfire6247

But I thought the 8800GT isn't as strong as the 8800GTS 320mb???

i might get the GT or GTX by christmas. But the pwoer supply and case will wait till i get the GPU. i am gonna stick with 7600GS and play cod4 with it. till chrismas..hehehehe

thanks all, any more advice will be great.

spend $50 on a 500 watt psu, 110 is for overclocking.LTZH

Uhh I wouln't recommend cheaping out on the PSU...just spend a bit extra for a better one that won't crap out on you or something. Plus that Corsair one is silent

ok. io either get a $70 thermaltake 500W psu, or that ocz. which one?

Thermaltake Purepower W0100RU ATX 12V 2.0 500W Power Supply 115/230 V UL, CUL, TUV, FCC, and CB certification
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817153052
$69.99

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817814001Ichalabon

:lol: ya right.

What about this one? It is high quality and has enough watts to power anything he will put into the PC. It can handle a quad-core and a 8800GTX.

Unless you have Vista, you might be happy will a sub $200 card.

If you must get a GTS, the 2900pro is a better card with an OC.

Great mews. dad is not gonna sell it to me for $200. he is gonna give it to me for free, if i get A's and B's.

So that means i will have about $450 to spend by christmas!! and that PSU is only 380w...

Great mews. dad is not gonna sell it to me for $200. he is gonna give it to me for free, if i get A's and B's.

So that means i will have about $450 to spend by christmas!! and that PSU is only 380w...

blacksorrow07

That's GREAT!

I know, but it will power a quad-core and a 8800GTX unless you have a lot of HDDs. With an extra $200, go for a 2900pro and a great PSU.

This is a good PSU.

[QUOTE="Ichalabon"]http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817814001jed-at-war

:lol: ya right.

What about this one? It is high quality and has enough watts to power anything he will put into the PC. It can handle a quad-core and a 8800GTX.

Unless you have Vista, you might be happy will a sub $200 card.

If you must get a GTS, the 2900pro is a better card with an OC.

LOL :D omfg I thought I put the Corsair PSU...haha my bad!!!

yeah...blacksorrow07

But, just get a nice PSU for around ~$80, that Centurion Case, and then an 8800GT/new 8800GTS 640mb :D

[QUOTE="blacksorrow07"]yeah...Ichalabon

But, just get a nice PSU for around ~$80, that Centurion Case, and then an 8800GT/new 8800GTS 640mb :D

How good is this PSU:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139003

I haven't had any luck finding the voltage variance ratings. I got a decent one for my current PC with 5% voltage ratings; I would like better for my gaming rig though - assuming 5% is not good.

[QUOTE="Ichalabon"]

[QUOTE="blacksorrow07"]yeah...jed-at-war

But, just get a nice PSU for around ~$80, that Centurion Case, and then an 8800GT/new 8800GTS 640mb :D

How good is this PSU:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139003

I haven't had any luck finding the voltage variance ratings. I got a decent one for my current PC with 5% voltage ratings; I would like better for my gaming rig though - assuming 5% is not good.

Yeah that's a pretty decent one right there. Just as long as you don't plan on doing an SLI with two 8800's.

all the PSUs ive baughten over the years where $20-$50, and ive never had one fail on me.LTZH

The one I bought about a month ago was a 500W XCLIO, and it has been pretty good for only $50. I will probably get the active PFC version for $70.

Woah, $200 for that pc, pretty cool :)

You should save for the 8800GT if you prefer Nvidia or the HD2950Pro if you prefer Ati.

Woah, $200 for that pc, pretty cool :)

You should save for the 8800GT if you prefer Nvidia or the HD2950Pro if you prefer Ati.

wklzip

I prefer both and would probably get the Gladiator but I need EVGA's step up program :( !!!

Woah, $200 for that pc, pretty cool :)

You should save for the 8800GT if you prefer Nvidia or the HD2950Pro if you prefer Ati.

wklzip

How much are they? i know that they are coming out in november.

thank you...

Revival 8800GT- 200$

Case-50$

PSU-70$

Overclocking mobo-100$

420$ gonna be spent by christmas!