Upgrade Parts.

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@Doc
@Boss
@iverson954360

You guys seem to be REALLY beast on finding good parts at low prices.
I really want to upgrade my current system (it's shit).
I want a system that can run Bad Company 2 at decent rates (same with GTA IV).

I have a budget of around 300-400$
I just need a good/great CPU, Mobo (micro ATX), Ram. Power supply too if necessary (depends on how much watts my PSU gives out).

I would prefer an AMD build since they give good quality for the price.
But I've heard alot about intel CPU's (but I've never been able to fit in my budget).

I would really appreciate this help guys!
Current Specs:
AMD Athlon II 235e (stock)
Cheapass Mobo (stock)
VisionTek Radeon HD 5670 1GB GDDR5
6GB regular shitty memory (apparently only 2.32 gb is usable?)
I think a 300W PSU?

[Moto]

The rest of your memory isn't usable because you are most likely running a 32-bit operating system. Your 6GB should probably be upgraded, but I would upgrade your CPU first.

Try this one: Newegg.com - AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition Deneb 3.2GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Processor HDZ955FBGMBOX

And maybe if you can, buy a new mobo.

[[MPGH]Doc]

CPU
Newegg.com - AMD Phenom II X4 970 Black Edition Deneb 3.5GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Desktop Processor HDZ970FBGMBOX

Motherboard
Newegg.com - ASUS M4A89GTD PRO/USB3 AM3 AMD 890GX HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard

RAM
Newegg.com - G.SKILL 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL9T-6GBNQ

GPU
Newegg.com - XFX HD-687A-ZDFC Radeon HD 6870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity

PSU
Newegg.com - OCZ ModXStream Pro 600W Modular High Performance Power Supply compatible with Intel Sandybridge Core i3 i5 i7 and AMD Phenom

Total Cost with Mail-in rebates: 628.95

I seriously doubt you will be able to upgrade enough without going over your budget.

I can make an even more toned down build if your strapped for cash.

The rest of your memory isn't usable because you are most likely running a 32-bit operating system. Your 6GB should probably be upgraded, but I would upgrade your CPU first.

Try this one: Newegg.com - AMD Phenom II X4 955 Black Edition Deneb 3.2GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Processor HDZ955FBGMBOX

And maybe if you can, buy a new mobo.

32-bit operating systems can recognize up to 4gb.

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CPU
Newegg.com - AMD Phenom II X4 970 Black Edition Deneb 3.5GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Desktop Processor HDZ970FBGMBOX

Motherboard
Newegg.com - ASUS M4A89GTD PRO/USB3 AM3 AMD 890GX HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard

RAM
Newegg.com - G.SKILL 6GB (3 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1333 (PC3 10666) Triple Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F3-10666CL9T-6GBNQ

GPU
Newegg.com - XFX HD-687A-ZDFC Radeon HD 6870 1GB 256-bit GDDR5 PCI Express 2.1 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Video Card with Eyefinity

PSU
Newegg.com - OCZ ModXStream Pro 600W Modular High Performance Power Supply compatible with Intel Sandybridge Core i3 i5 i7 and AMD Phenom

Total Cost with Mail-in rebates: 628.95

I seriously doubt you will be able to upgrade enough without going over your budget.

I can make an even more toned down build if your strapped for cash.



32-bit operating systems can recognize up to 4gb.

lol please go cheaper xD
I just prefer a good CPU, mobo, psu.
I am good with my GPU.. although I might upgrade come christmas time.

Newegg.com - Computer Parts, PC Components, Laptop Computers, LED LCD TV, Digital Cameras and more!

would that be a good deal?
Then I would get G.skill 4gb (2x2gb) DDR3 ram
would I need a better PSU? *I have a 300Wpsu*

And I have windows 7 64bit... o -o

[[MPGH]Doc]

you'd be better of going with a non intel manafuctured motherboard.

Newegg.com - AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition Deneb 3.4GHz 4 x 512KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Processor HDZ965FBGMBOX
and
Newegg.com - ASRock 970 EXTREME4 AM3+ AMD 970 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 ATX AMD Motherboard with UEFI BIOS

or

Newegg.com - Intel Core i5-2300 Sandy Bridge 2.8GHz (3.1GHz Turbo Boost) 4 x 256KB L2 Cache 6MB L3 Cache LGA 1155 95W Quad-Core Desktop Processor BX80623I52300
and
Newegg.com - GIGABYTE GA-Z68P-DS3 LGA 1155 Intel Z68 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s ATX Intel Motherboard

with this psu
Newegg.com - OCZ ModXStream Pro 600W Modular High Performance Power Supply compatible with Intel Sandybridge Core i3 i5 i7 and AMD Phenom

300W is definitely not enough. Your graphics card should be good for now but I recommend upgrading to a better one when you get a chance.

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Thanks
I wish I could get more money ):
Anyone got any ideas to make money? (inb4 work, mow lawns)

[SoWhat]

Thanks
I wish I could get more money ):
Anyone got any ideas to make money? (inb4 work, mow lawns)

No theres no way u can make monney sitting all day long in front of computer sorry.

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No theres no way u can make monney sitting all day long in front of computer sorry.

LIES. Mark Zukerburg did it... o -o

[HeavenlyRage]

Wow I was going to recommend https://www.newegg.com too lol.