different parts

redsox38 · #1 02-08-06, 05:12 AM

im thinking about a little change even though ive only had the comp about a month. what do you think about these changes and how much do you think i can get for my old parts.

i have a abit kn8 mobo

want a asus delux or maybe premium (if i can afford)

i have athlon 3700+ san d

want x2 3800 or maybe 4200

im using onboard sound

want xfi xtreme music or fadility card

im using xp pro 64bit

want to buy xp home

also want 2 good (cheap) heatsinks for cpu and evga 7600gt ko

how much do you think i can get for the month old 3700 and kn8 if i put it on ebay.

ps. any1 know where i can thoes new parts and xp home cheap? (used ok)

NickS · #2 02-08-06, 06:19 AM

Well, lets see. The Asus Deluxe isn't a bad motherboard, go for it if you can afford it.

The 3800+ is a great clocker, so yet again, go for it if you can afford it.

As for the sound card, I dont think you need something *that* high end, an Sound Blaster Audigy2 ZS wld be better imo. The Xfi's have crackling issues, etc. As for XP-Home, Newegg.com has it pretty cheap.

As for the 3700+, prolly around $100.

You can get all the parts + XP Home at Newegg.com Good luck!

Nick

FragTek · #3 02-08-06, 12:29 PM

Meh, screw SoundBlaster all together, u can get the X-Mystique dirt cheap now that the X-Plosion is out. That's your best bet mate.

And why move from XP Pro to Home? Don't like the 64 bit edition (neither did I, but I used it a LOOOONG time ago before there was support for any of the hardware).

redsox38 · #4 02-08-06, 04:27 PM

well i bought a 7600gt ko for this new comp and ive been getting very bad performance out of it. i believe it has to do with the 64bit windows. in call of duty2 i play in dx7 and i average about 60-70 fps with jolts sometimes as low as 15 and as high as 350. its very wierd and confuzing. though im ed about paying $90 for a dam operation system its prob the best way for the comp.