Help on upgrading

Hey all, it's been about a year since I last built my computer, and I feel it's time to buy a new mobo, CPU, power supply, and fan for the CPU. I'm going to be reusing some of the parts from my current computer, with a few additions here and there.

Here's what I'm reusing

4 gigs of http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820211066

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16811156063

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135156

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127329&Tpk=8800%2bgt

I'm also going to be buying another 500 gig hdd for storage, in addition to the one I already have (160 gig).

Here's the stuff I want to replace

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128034

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103751

I like my AMD processor, but I'm not opposed to getting an Intel. I basically want the most bang for my buck.

I figure I want to spend around 350-400 total, including power supply and fan. If I can spend less, that's always good.

Any help is appreciated.

first advice is to get an Intel upgrade. it's a bang for a buck when you choose the right CPU and more futureproof.

edit: grab a 750i chipset based MoBo, and as good CPU as you can with the rest of your money. reuse everything else.

like this: ASUS P5N-D + Intel Q6600. get another 8800 GT (preferably the same model you already have) for SLI setup if you have some spare money.

more edit... i forgot about the PSU. forget the SLI then. get Corsair 520W. enough juice and well priced for a quality PSU.

AGAIN:

ASUS P5N-D + Intel Core 2 Duo E6550 + Corsair 520W = $404.97

If it came down to it I could probably reuse my psu, it's the 500 watter that came with the smilodon case. Has never given me a problem, but I figured it wouldn't hurt to upgrade.

And yeah, after reading through a lot of other posts, it seems Intel is the way to go at the moment.

If it came down to it I could probably reuse my psu, it's the 500 watter that came with the smilodon case. Has never given me a problem, but I figured it wouldn't hurt to upgrade.

And yeah, after reading through a lot of other posts, it seems Intel is the way to go at the moment.

rgiroux7

PSUs that come with cases that cost less than quality PSUs, aren't usually so reliable, and don't actually have the true output power that they promise.

anyway, i guess you'd be fine with it for a while and you could update it later on.

edit: as long as you don't do SLI setup with your old PSU...