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    Posted: 28 Jun 2011 at 2:47pm
I am looking to upgrade my PC here is what i want to do and my price range for the componets:
Processer- I3,I5,I7 or one that works with the motherboard with PCI 2.0 or up
MotherBoard- any motherboard with PCI 2.0 or up
Ram- DDR3 4Gb or more
Price- As low as possible
 
What i currently have
Processer- Intel Pentium Dual Cpu E2180 2GHz
VideoCard- Sapphire Radeon HD6870 1GB (PCI 2.1) NEW just put it in
MotherBoard- G31M-S2L By Gigabyte
Ram- 3.0 GB DDR2
 
 
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So you are talking about taking out your currrent mobo/cpu and putting in new mobo and cpu right?

if you don't need tri sli ability, look at the 2600K/2500K and the asus p8p67 mobo. (we recommend 2600K)

make sure your psu can handle the needs of the mobo.

make sure the mobo fits your case.

the 2600k is fantastic at oc, make sure you oc it to 4.4GHz range, a good cpu cooler like noctua u12 or corsair a70 are choice.

for ram look at mushkin.

what is the budget? I see 2600k/p8p67 combo for $424

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i would say about 600-700, and yes im upgrading just my Mobo. and processer exept i have to buy ddr3 ram because i currently have ddr2 and i am looking for a Mobo. with PCI 2.0 x 16 and i have 2 power supply units that are new and my
Video Card is brand new to.
and also i forget what is the Tri Sli Ability? and thanks for the help!!
 
and what the processer name?
 
i found these should i get this:
 
 
now i need to know how wide dose the case have to be and how tall thx again
my case
 
16 in. tall
7 and 1/3 inches wide
 


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ok a few things:

1. I would not buy this type of stuff from ebay.

2. your cpu and mobo don't match.

3. with new mobo/platform you will need new ram.

4. tri sli ability is being able to sli 3 cards.

now if you don't need to do any sli and will use just a single card look at this combo:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.660771

thats $329, that leaves you plenty of room for some mushkin ram, take your pick:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=100007611%2050001504%20600006127%20600006069&IsNodeId=1&bop=And&Order=PRICE&PageSize=20

and a noctua cpu cooler.

about say $95 for ram, $90 for cpu cooler, you got $180 + $329 = $509, way under budget for the brand new tech, keeping you good for a few years (tho in the long run the 2600k will be better), also its gonna be lower, your ram and cpu cooler should not cost that much.



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the info says this for the mobo.
 

This motherboard supports the Intel second generation Core i7 / Core i5 / Core i3 processors in LGA1155 package with memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support 2-channel (4 DIMMs) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 2.0 lanes. This provides great graphics performance. Intel second generation Core i7 / Core i5 / Core i3 processors are among the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world.

and the price is cheaper and i bought my current equipment for both my gaming PC's from them so there legit (the ebay sellers)
 
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manufacturers will not honor warranty for stuff bought from ebay, but I'm just passing on info.

that motherboard is socket 1155, the cpu you chose is socket 1156, they don't match, if that is the cpu you want then look for a mobo that is socket 1156, but that cpu is weak.



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o wait nvm the deal on new egg is better
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thanks man im gonna go with that combo
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o and i like the computer u have awesome idea!!
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I think you will find that is the best deal in the long run also.

Thanks, my terminator took a lot of work but I finally have it and love it

My pleasure and good luck

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