My computer, upgrade or what?

You can build a 965 AM3 build for less - look at the Gigabyte 870A-UD3 + 6870 + 965.

I don't know how to overclock so I would rather spend the 40 dollars and not have to worry about overclocking. Can you send me a link to this heat sink stuff? I haven't build a computer in ages and the last one my dad did most of it. I am not too up to date will all of this, especially the lingo. All input is greatly appreciated. Is what you're talking about the Windows xp mode? http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/products/compare So you reccomend the EVGA X58 mother board over the ASUS? EVGA - http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5376741&Sku=E145-2062 ASUS - http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=6666331&Sku=A455-2996 What is a good mobo? Also, does the evga offer triple channel while the asus offers only dual channel? I am so sorry to need so much clarification. I am a complete scrub at this.bigchocolatecat

both boards are good but what is your actual budget if u don't mind spending the money then go intel if you want to have a good build that can still be in the high end area then go amd i have both p1 build and a i7 build actually and its still darn good as far as gpu's go 460's or 6870's or 470/580 or wait for the 6970/6990 to come out.

desert, no offense but I am literally retarded with computer terms.bigchocolatecat

Apologies.

MOTHERBOARD: Gigabyte 870A-UD3 - $95 [newegg]

GPU: Any 6870 - $260 (around)

CPU: AMD Phenom x4 965 - out of stock on newegg $187 on amazon

If you want 2 6870's, then Gigabyte's 890FX-UD5 can run them at full speed for $180 off newegg.

If I knew how to hyperlink them I would in a heartbeat. If you can tell me how really quick I would be more than glad to change it. Thank you guys agian :pbigchocolatecat

1. hit the preview button.

2. copy the adress. (esiest way is making the adress and press Ctrl c)

3. hit the "unlimited" sign in the text tab. (you'll find it next to the *image button)

4. fill the top input with the adress. (mark it and press Ctrl v.)

Done!

** explanation/guide.

1. The preview buttone in the message box.

2. Like www.google.com mark the whole adress. (www.google.com) press ctrl c to copy the adress.

3. Mark the text witch you want to use as a link, hit the chain (not the broken one) in the meny on the message box.

4. Paste the adress into the upper input feild and your done.

Currently I have a Intel(R) Core (TM)2 Duo CPU E6750 @ 2.66 GHz 2.67 GHz, 1.98 GB of RAM Physical Address Extension It's register to IntelboxDP35DPM I have windows xp 2002. With a ATI radeon HD 2600 PRO. The games I play are League of legends, which is a very low game and I run it fine no problem. The problem is I play star craft and I can't even alt tab in a game without being dropped or even my computer crashing. I'm pretty sure I don't have a virus because I run my scans twice a week. I am probably going to play wow again when cata comes out so I'm looking to run star craft 2 and cataclysm on ultra settings. So I will give you a list of what I have picked out and hope you can make suggestions on where I need to improve, and where I can drop some. CPU - http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4777384&CatId=4074 Mother Board - http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5376741&Sku=E145-2062 OR - http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=6666331&Sku=A455-2996 RAM - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820145224 Video Card - http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=6594582&CatId=3669 Power supply - http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3276567&Sku=ULT-LSP750 OS - http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16832116754 Hard drive - http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4691122&sku=TSD-1000AS3 I don't know how to see what kind of hard drive I currently have. Any help you guys can offer is greatly appreciated. I understand the windows 7 is OEM, but I have put together multiple computers and my dad is a computer engineer and has helped me build them all as well. Thank you again for your help guys.bigchocolatecat

:D

Ya, I have no idea what to do. I am currently on my laptop at college with just about crap for a system.bigchocolatecat

That AMD system will last for a while.

bumpbigchocolatecat

Currently I have a Intel(R) Core (TM)2 Duo CPU E6750 @ 2.66 GHz 2.67 GHz, 1.98 GB of RAM Physical Address Extension It's register to IntelboxDP35DPM I have windows xp 2002. With a ATI radeon HD 2600 PRO. The games I play are League of legends, which is a very low game and I run it fine no problem. The problem is I play star craft and I can't even alt tab in a game without being dropped or even my computer crashing. I'm pretty sure I don't have a virus because I run my scans twice a week. I am probably going to play wow again when cata comes out so I'm looking to run star craft 2 and cataclysm on ultra settings. So I will give you a list of what I have picked out and hope you can make suggestions on where I need to improve, and where I can drop some.

CPU

Motherboard

OR

RAM

Video Card

Power supply

OS

Hard drive

I don't know how to see what kind of hard drive I currently have. Any help you guys can offer is greatly appreciated. I understand the windows 7 is OEM, but I have put together multiple computers and my dad is a computer engineer and has helped me build them all as well. Thank you again for your help guys.bigchocolatecat

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