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Thinking of Upgrading PC

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  • 17-08-2007 10:56am
    #1
    fdevine
    Registered Users Posts: 2,949 ✭✭✭


    I'm considering upgrading my first (long time ago) DIY build, an AMD K6-2 550 IIRC

    Looking for an idea of whether this is a decent deal from Peats to start with......€99 for;

    Asus Motherboard A8V-VM SE mobo
    AMD Athlon64 3200 Processor
    Asus Multi-Chip CPU Cooler

    That would get me started at least. I know I will need memory and drives etc. Not needed for anything too heavy-duty....just internet and a bit of AutoCAD now and then.

    Opinions anyone?


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    #2
    L31mr0d
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    what is your budget?


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    #3
    fdevine
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    Budget is as little as possible. maybe €300-400 total, if I can.


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    8T8
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    Well not sure if your salvaging anything from the old build there is not much you can take with the exception of the case if it is ATX or mATX. The HD and CD/DVD are still usable but the HD would be dog slow compared to modern drives.

    Assuming your taking nothing from the old PC here is a budget build for €325

    Athlon 64 3500+ - comes with it's own cooler.
    1GB RAM
    Motherboard - With integrated graphics, audio, networking + slot for graphics card.
    250GB SATA HD
    Case - silver
    Power supply
    DVDRW SATA - silver to match case.

    I think that covers everything and you have room to upgrade the CPU,RAM,GPU if you ever need to.


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    fdevine
    Registered Users Posts: 2,949 ✭✭✭fdevine


    Thanks for the advice 8T8.

    Will probably reuse the case, and the power supply, if I can......saves €100

    Graphics card will also be reused.

    I feel the building bug starting to bite...


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    8T8
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    Very unlikely you will be able to re-use the power supply will definitely need a new one.


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